The key to a vibrant democracy is an informed electorate. With this in mind, Texans should know what online tools are available to help them learn about government debt in their area.
Transparency Gets a Day in Court
Government transparency is one of those rare ideas that Texans and Americans can almost universally agree on. Whatever your ideological or partisan persuasion, polling consistently shows 90% of people believe taxpayers at least have a right to know what their government is doing with their money. The Texas Public Information Act reflects the shared principle...