The Legislative Budget Board has released its actuarial impact statement on HB43, the bill to 'reform' the City of Houston's employee pensions. You can read the statement online or download a pdf to read it offline. I clipped the charts for each … [Read more]
Jeff Wagner, candidate for Pasadena Mayor
This week I had a chance to sit down with Jeff Wagner, one of the candidates vying for the open City of Pasadena Mayoral seat. Although I am no longer a resident/voter in Pasadena, I wanted to hear his story and find out why he threw his hat into the … [Read more]
The Assassination of Clint Greenwood
Clint Greenwood was a lawman with a law degree. He was a prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, gunsmith, accomplished shooter, husband, dad, and friend. On the morning of Monday, April 3, Clint, in his Harris County Precinct 3 Constable uniform, was … [Read more]
Rep. Jim Murphy supports HISD Proposition 1
On May 6, Houston Independent School District (HISD) voters get a do-over, with the chance to keep $8 billion in commercial property on the tax rolls, for the benefit of HISD schools and HISD schoolchildren, by voting for Proposition One. How did … [Read more]
Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund
Update to My Fellow Firefighters on Pension “Reform” Developments [HFRRF] by David Keller There’s been so much going on in Austin that it is hard for me to find a starting place. So let me start with you and I’ll ramble on from there. I … [Read more]
Health Care Act Lacks Vetting, Leadership
by Priscilla Jones Texas has no shortage of prominent GOP leaders – both here in The Republic and in the swamp in Washington. Some (like Sen. Ted Cruz) are practically household names and have a large national presence. Others are similarly … [Read more]
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