State of Texas Finances

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

June 16, 2020

The City of Houston sales tax receipts for June (reflecting April sales) were down 17% from last year following a

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Time to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special Interests

Time to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special Interests

March 5, 2018

I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions.

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City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

February 22, 2018

I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions.

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State of Texas Debt has nearly Doubled in Last Seven Years

State of Texas Debt has nearly Doubled in Last Seven Years

November 12, 2017

Want a killer Trivial Pursuit question? How about this? While Barack Obama was President, did the debt of the Federal

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