State of Texas Finances

A Cautionary Tale of Pension “Reform”

A Cautionary Tale of Pension “Reform”

February 26, 2021

The state of Texas maintains a pension system for its employees (including state elected officials) known as the Texas Employment

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On Overpasses and Politics

On Overpasses and Politics

August 14, 2020

Memphis, Texas is located in the panhandle on SH287.  The US Census estimated its 2019 population at just shy of

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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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