Capital Metro has proposed building a 52 mile light rail system, and has asked for voter approval on the November 7 ballot. Austin faces a very serious transportation problem, with the demand for automobile travel expected to increase as the population continues to increase.
Election Integrity
Toward a More Well-Informed Citizenry
The 86th Texas Legislature sought to enhance public debt transparency through the creation of Voter Information Documents (VID). However, this instrument is not accurately providing debt amounts and needs reform. Key points: Governments are manipulating the VID methodology to deny voters accurate tax impact estimates. Many VIDs are dissimilar, making comparative analysis challenging. There is...
July 31, 2026