Fields: The city manager defended the tax hike to KVIA news, saying that 'it's cheaper than having a cell phone.' But such an increase would not be necessary if the city exercised the same budgetary discipline as hard-working El Pasoans.
Health Care
Poll: Texans are not satisfied with the healthcare status quo
Recent polling from TPPF shows the frustration caused by rising costs and harm our healthcare system and insurance systems have created. Only 42% of Texans are satisfied with the value of their health insurance plan, more than two-thirds consider healthcare costs a burden, and 3 out of 4 agree drug prices are too high. Further,...
October 1, 2026