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A weekly podcast focused on issues important to Texas taxpayers with short and to-the-point analysis. New episodes are posted every Thursday.

  1. SEASON FINALE: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 88th #txlege Session

    06/01/2023

    SEASON FINALE: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 88th #txlege Session

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In our FINAL EPISODE of this season of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we are joined by special guests Vance Ginn, Ph.D., and Bill Peacock to discuss the 88th #txlege session, what happened, what did not happen, the good, the bad, and ugly outcomes, as well as what to expect going forward. Will Texas taxpayers ever get tangible #propertytax relief? What will the revival of the largest #corporatewelfare boondoggle in Texas look like? Will lawmakers continue to grow government spending to amounts never seen before in the state? What does all of this mean for Texas taxpayers? #Texas #TexasPolitics

    55 min
  2. Will They Get to Property Tax Relief in Time?

    05/25/2023

    Will They Get to Property Tax Relief in Time?

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss what still has the potential to get done before imminent key deadlines in the near-ended 88th #txlege session. Will Texas taxpayers get tangible #propertytax relief? Will we see a successful revival of the largest #corporatewelfare boondoggle in Texas? Will lawmakers grow government spending to amounts never seen before in the state? What does all of this mean for Texas taxpayers? #Texas #TexasPolitics

    31 min
  3. #txlege Lawmakers Are Feeling the Pressure on #PropertyTax Relief!

    05/18/2023

    #txlege Lawmakers Are Feeling the Pressure on #PropertyTax Relief!

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss the potential for renewed life when it comes to tangible #propertytax relief as a result of the nearly concluded 88th Legislative Session. We also talk about the prospects for the #corporatewelfare revival effort in the Texas Senate and what is currently left unconsidered by lawmakers of importance to Texas taxpayers. #Texas #TexasPolitics

    21 min
  4. #txlege House Fails to Deliver on Impactful #BorderSecurity Legislation

    05/11/2023

    #txlege House Fails to Deliver on Impactful #BorderSecurity Legislation

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss the recent failure by #txlege House lawmakers to pass a meaningful #bordersecurity legislative priority, the childish dialogue between elected leadership in both legislative chambers on potential #propertytax relief, and what to expect in the final weeks of the 88th Legislative Session. #Texas #TexasPolitics

    24 min
  5. As Session Begins to Wind Down, What Has #txlege Been Doing?

    05/04/2023

    As Session Begins to Wind Down, What Has #txlege Been Doing?

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss #txlege House lawmakers and the confusing saga around whether they voted in favor of increasing their own pensions, at the further expense of Texas taxpayers. We also discuss the #corporatewelfare revival effort moving in the Texas House and summarize what has happened thus far as the 88th Legislative Session begins to wind down. #Texas #TexasPolitics

    24 min
  6. Texas House Lawmakers Vote to Increase Their Own Pensions at Expense of Texas Taxpayers

    04/27/2023

    Texas House Lawmakers Vote to Increase Their Own Pensions at Expense of Texas Taxpayers

    In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss Texas House lawmakers voting in favor of increasing their own pensions, at the further expense of Texas taxpayers. We also discuss the corporate welfare revival effort moving in the Texas House and Republicans aiding in expanding Medicaid.

    23 min
  7. The Legislative Clock Starts Ticking on Priorities

    04/20/2023

    The Legislative Clock Starts Ticking on Priorities

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss what the #txlege session looks like now that we are 100 days into the 140-day session. We specifically talk about things like #propertytax relief efforts, corporate welfare, and #schoolchoice. #Texas #TexasPolitics

    25 min
  8. Priorities are Moving in the #txlege Process, Do They Benefit Taxpayers?

    04/17/2023

    Priorities are Moving in the #txlege Process, Do They Benefit Taxpayers?

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ In this episode of ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž๐—ฆ, we discuss what legislative priorities are moving, as they apply to what legislative leadership wants, and what they mean to Texas taxpayers. #corporatewelfare #schoolchoice #Texas #TexasPolitics

    24 min
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