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Dr. Vance Ginn on Texas Tech’s free market institute show “Free to Exchange”

It’s reassuring to know that there are other organizations out there, especially in Texas, promoting free markets and liberty, and that they are making a difference in advancing the hopes and dreams of Texans and all Americans. 

March 11, 2015
Criminal Justice

Risk-needs assessments provide security

No jurisdiction uses an RNA to trump human judgment, nor should they. Instead, it is increasingly used to better inform discretionary decisions regarding offenders. No process is perfect, but when choosing between a hunch and a proven method, the choice for public safety is clear.

March 10, 2015
Other

Bill filed to restore local control of municipal retirement systems

Should some favored local retirement systems be immune to local control? Some lawmakers don’t think so and a bill was filed yesterday to remedy this situation.

March 10, 2015
K-12 Education

Amplify choice: Texas & school choice

Texas is showing the United States what a successful economic model can be. It is high time that Texas also become an education model by allowing more choice for parents and children.

March 9, 2015
Economy

Does the M-10 support local control of local retirement systems

For as outspoken as the M-10’s been on the importance of self-governance, it’s been oddly quiet on a major public policy issue in its own backyard where local control has been willingly ceded to Austin lawmakers—state-governed local pension plans. 

March 9, 2015
Other

Texas Watch discuss Gov. Greg Abbott’s comments on local control

After comments made by Gov. Greg Abbott at Policy Orientation in January, Texas Tells discusses local control. 

March 9, 2015
Economy

Kingsbury may well become the next ‘Liberty City’

For Kingsbury, the road to their own city has not been easy. But like all freedom-loving Texans, their resolve to protect their rights has remained undeterred.

March 8, 2015
Economy

Government hurts housing market more than it helps

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data recently revealing that the U.S. homeownership rate dropped to only 64.5 percent, a 20-year-low. The blame should be placed squarely on federal and local tampering, which have caused, not solved, our housing problems.

March 8, 2015
Economy

Houston pension reform: good deal, bad deal, or what’s the deal?

Requiring community stakeholders to go through the legislative process—which happens only every other year and for 140 days at that—to make changes to their local retirement systems is an enormous roadblock for even the most motivated parties. Not only does it mean having patience and perseverance but also the right political connections. 

March 6, 2015
Other

Texas comptroller and legislators pursue eliminating antiquated taxes

Comptroller Hegar identified nine antiquated state taxes that should be repealed this session reducing the tax burden without substantially affecting state revenue. But the roughly $16.6 million in total tax savings, according to the 2016-17 Biennial Revenue Estimate, benefits Texans by leaving more money in their pockets.

March 6, 2015
Taxes & Spending

Repeal Texas’ margin tax

Too many small business owners in McAllen stress enough trying to keep afloat without needing to worry about the costs associated with the state’s business margin tax.  

March 4, 2015
Taxes & Spending

Testimony: Time for Property Tax Reform

The Honorable Talmadge Heflin testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on SB 1.

March 4, 2015
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