Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are two Democratic freshman members of Congress and the first Muslim women elected to the House of Representatives. Tlaib is a Palestinian born and raised in Detroit. Omar is an immigrant from Somalia. There have been … [Read more]
My Vision for Flood Control
This is a Guest Post by Tony Buzbee Everyone agrees Houston has a flooding problem. There has been much talk about it, but very little has been done. Indeed, Houston’s own “Flood Czar” admits we are in no better condition to face the next storm … [Read more]
Criminal Control, Not Gun Control
In the recent mass shootings at Gilroy, California, El Paso and Dayton a combined total of 36 people were killed and 64 injured, although not all the injuries were gunshot wounds. As a result, there has been the usual outcry for universal … [Read more]
Part II – Tax Highlights from the 86th
by Cheryl E. Johnson, PCC, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector As reported in August, 391 property tax bills passed last Session. SB 2 (Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act) and HB 3 (school finance reform) have been widely touted but … [Read more]
No Fist Fights – Tax Highlights from the 86th
by Cheryl E. Johnson, PCC, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Reporters covering the 86th Legislative Session called it “boring” because there were “No fist fights. No gun threats.” Ultimately 1,429 of 7,324 House & Senate Bills filed … [Read more]
Harris County GOP rejects joint primary
As I mentioned here, I didn't think that the Harris County Republican Party would agree to a joint primary. And the party ultimately decided not to participate in a joint primary for the following reasons: Delay: We remember 2008. Over 410,000 … [Read more]
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