You have probably heard about the Texas “budget crisis,” and been told that to avoid budget cuts we need to tap Texas’ savings account, the Rainy Day Fund. But the reality is very different from the headlines. Texas actually has MORE money to spend now than it spent two years ago.
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Rep. Hefner: Property taxes, security, and local reforms top priorities for next session
In a recent interview on The Arena with Greg Sindelar, State Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, offered a candid look at his East Texas roots, legislative record, and priorities as Texas heads toward its 90th legislative session. Hefner, who represents a deeply conservative district in Northeast Texas, traced his path to public office back to...
May 1, 2026