It wanted the basic rights that are guaranteed by our Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. It wanted Freedom from government intrusion, Freedom from high and excessive taxation, but most importantly it wanted the Freedom … [Read more]
Follow Nancy Reagan's Advice When it Comes to Red Light Camera Tickets: Just Refuse to Pay
From KHOU-11: The city attorney said Tuesday that the city will continue to issue red-light camera tickets until March 15 despite voters striking down the devices last week. Just take the things down, Mayor Parker. It really is that simple. It is … [Read more]
Sen. Dan Patrick Has Good Start, Files Fiscal Conservative Bills
SB 125 - this bill extends the $1,000,000 exemption from the franchise tax (aka the "business tax"). Dan Patrick Sb 125 82nd This one should be a slam dunk. Although some say we should eliminate this tax altogether, they never offer an … [Read more]
House Freshman Charles Perry Joins Senators on Photo ID
HB16 by Rep. Debbie Riddle HB112 by Rep. Patricia Harless HB186 by Rep. Charles Perry SB178 by Sen. Troy Fraser and others Looks to me like freshman Perry and the Senators got it right, requiring PHOTO ID - no water bills, utility bills, etc. Rep. … [Read more]
Conservative?
For months now, maybe even up to a year, I have challenged various people to define Conservatisim. I don't mean a dictionary definition but what Conservatism means to them. To date I have received exactly ZERO responses. Nobody wants to define … [Read more]
Looking Ahead: What Do We Replace Medicaid With?
Interesting because it is both a "fiscal" issue and a "social" one. According to the Legislative Budget Board, for the 2010-11 budget, Texas lawmakers budgeted $16.3 billion in General Revenue funds and $45.0 billion when combined with Federal funds. … [Read more]
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