The 86th regular session of the Texas Legislature … [Read more...]
Known details of the Texas school finance (HB3) package
May 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This is a challenge as I’m writing this on Friday … [Read more...]
Mills: Permian Basin become largest producing oil field
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By Alex Mills Crude oil and natural gas … [Read more...]
Absurd economic ideas of city governments
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When we look at government action we are often … [Read more...]
You are the counterforce to the Austin Lobby, act now
May 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Voters should know that among the Republicans … [Read more...]
SB29: Vote shows which House members represent voters versus other government officials
May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Due to the leadership of strong small-government, … [Read more...]
ALERT: Call & email Texas legislators NOW for property tax reform
May 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yes, I am being repetitive because it is … [Read more...]
Mills: Threat of tariffs, Middle East tension impact oil markets
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By Alex Mills Crude oil traders were in a … [Read more...]
Brass knuckles and Texas property tax reform
May 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, said his bill was … [Read more...]
LGBT-WTF lobby lets cat out of bag on its intentions
May 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Democrat state Representative Julie Johnson of … [Read more...]
Beto gets “succor” from ex-girlfriends; what does Castro get?
May 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I am bored with, like much of the country, Beto … [Read more...]
Texas legislators support wasteful government with CPRIT debt
May 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Texas voters will go to the polls this fall to … [Read more...]
Mills: New study forecasts higher oil prices
May 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Alex Mills Crude oil prices have stalled … [Read more...]
Can House mandarins get back to simple tax reform & school finance before time runs out?
May 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Facing diminished support among GOP lawmakers, a … [Read more...]
Unforced errors of over complication have hurt tax reform and school finance
May 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As I said before: Falling in love with a good idea … [Read more...]
Texas’ Big 3 riding too far out front on tax swap idea
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No matter what you believe are the merits of the … [Read more...]
What is compassionate about no order in immigration?
May 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I’ve long questioned the judgment and intent of … [Read more...]
On Ruining Texas
May 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sunday was 5th of May, or Cinco de Mayo, and it … [Read more...]
Mills: U.S oil, gas industry sets production, export records
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By Alex Mills Texas has a reputation of being a … [Read more...]
Your pressure needed to fix property tax reform in conference
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Texas House passed out a version of property … [Read more...]
On local politics, any politics, Harry Truman had the “heat” part right
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Have you noticed that having deep concern for … [Read more...]
Texas House loosened marijuana laws; Senate will not go along
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The big news in Texas yesterday was the Texas … [Read more...]
On property tax reform results are all that matter to Texas voters
April 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There was an opinion piece at the Texas Tribune, … [Read more...]
Abilene issue brings out the Republicans of convenience
April 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
I enjoyed the KRBC story last week out of Abilene … [Read more...]
Beto Pancho’s plan to give instant U.S. citizenship to 11 million and fix Central American poverty
Beto Pancho is at it again trying to win the … [Read more...]