According to Politico, the budget passed by the Texas Legislature in the recent session establishes new metrics for evaluating school
Category: Taxes
Trade is Between Individuals
President Trump, among others, has made political hay of America’s trade deficit with China. To correct this alleged problem, the
Transparency isn’t the Solution
In recent years, transparency has become a popular political buzzword. From legislators to taxpayers, everyone seems to want government to
Texans Need a Sam Houston for Education
The curriculum in government schools is chosen and dictated by government officials. The textbooks used in government schools are chosen
Reform that Won’t Be
When legislators convene in Austin next week, reducing the tax burden on property owners will be near the top of
The Actor Doesn’t Change the Principle
If someone broke into your home and stole your jewelry, electronics, cash, and anything else that is yours, you would
Principles and Principals, Again
Though the 2019 legislative session will not convene until January, legislators have already filed hundreds of bills for consideration. One
Greed and Justice
“Avarice,” states a recent editorial in the Houston Chronicle, “is just a politer way of describing greed, which seems to