Texans pay higher rates on the purchase of telecommunications services (except satellite) than they do on fireworks and hard liquor. In fact, only cigarettes are taxed at a higher rate. But there is some good news. The elimination of the TIF tax and changes in the USF fee has saved Texas consumers about $350 million a year.
HOME II, It’s Not Just a Phase
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released their report of the 15 largest cities in America and three Texas cities occupy spots in the top 10. Houston (#4), San Antonio (#7), and Dallas (#9) all made the list, but the Texas capital lost its position as number 10 to Jacksonville, Florida. With the traffic on I-35...