TribLive: Sens. Patrick and Watson on the Budget

May 30, 2013

Watch the Texas Tribune's Evan Smith interview Senators Dan Patrick and Kirk Watson on their very different views on the state's 2014-15 budget.

Age Verification for Apps

This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced...

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Despite persistent affordability concerns, the Kendall County Commissioners’ Court is once again flirting with the idea of creating a controversial new tax to benefit select businesses at the expense of virtually everyone else.  The tax in question is the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) and, if ultimately approved, officials would place another financial strain on any person who pays for a hotel room or other lodging, including inns, motels, and short-term rentals. The cost could be significant too.   According to one recent report presented to the Court (see pgs. 133...

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‘Young Washington’ Biopic Highlights Early American Grit

In an age where Americans are ill-informed about their nation’s founding, ‘Young Washington’ highlights the obstacles of the colonial period and the resilient spirit that overcame them. There’s always a mixture of anticipation and dread when preparing to watch a film about a tremendously important topic — especially when you know a fair bit about...

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