We Need an Independent Investigation of the Electricity Grid Collapse
It has been over two months after the collapse of the Texas electric grid, which left millions freezing in the...
State of Texas Finances
Finally – Real Pension Reform from the Texas State Senate
A couple of months ago, I wrote that the Texas Employment Retirement System (“ERS”) was back in financial straits after...
A Cautionary Tale of Pension “Reform”
The state of Texas maintains a pension system for its employees (including state elected officials) known as the Texas Employment...
On Overpasses and Politics
On Overpasses and Politics
City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far
The City of Houston sales tax receipts for June (reflecting April sales) were down 17% from last year following a...
Time to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special Interests
I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions....
State of Texas Debt has nearly Doubled in Last Seven Years
Want a killer Trivial Pursuit question? How about this? While Barack Obama was President, did the debt of the Federal...
Time to Tap the State Rainy Day Fund for Regional Flood Projects
The State of Texas prudently maintains a “Rainy Day” fund. Currently the fund balance is just over $10 billion. The...
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