Texas needs a Conservative Spending Limit
Excessive spending growth shows that more needs to be done to limit the excessive burden of government.
Excessive spending growth shows that more needs to be done to limit the excessive burden of government.
Despite the massive drop in oil prices (the average price of oil dropped from $105.78 in June 2014 to $37.34 in December 2015), the Texas economy has continued to grow rapidly, outpacing the national trend and most of its economic contemporaries.
Overall, Texan’s will have about $4 billion more dollars in their pockets during the 2016-17 budget period by this tax and fee relief. With more money in their pockets, Texas is sure to experience greater economic prosperity than otherwise.
The pro-growth fiscal policies of low taxes, sensible regulations, and others that contribute to a low cost of living and prosperous business climate must be continued for Texans to have the greatest opportunity to achieve their hopes and dreams.
Although Texas has one of the strongest economies in the country, it could fall behind in telemedicine. After all, forty-eight other states have fewer restrictions.
Texas often has the highest title insurance rates in the nation, adding significant costs for both homeowners and businesses engaging in real estate transactions.
The American people are paying more and more of their hard-earned dollars to satisfy government at all levels, and they’re not getting value in return.
When offenders are employed, the Lone Star State's tax revenue increases while its prison expenditures decrease - a win-win for all parties involved.
If enacted, the Clean Power Plan enables the Federal government to seize control over the energy industry, and thus our lives.
Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary for March 2015. The following is a recap that highlights the report for the states with the largest populations and economies.
Texas needs to embrace, not limit, telemedicine
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently provided evidence of continued job creation in Texas, but noted that the pace moderated recently from lower oil prices and an appreciating U.S. dollar.