Politics

Economy At Wheel Of Money-Driven Legislative Session

As 181 lawmakers decide how to craft the next two-year budget with this spending cap, they are also making decisions…

8 years ago

With Funding Tight, Legislators Weigh Options On School Finance

With funding tighter than the last legislative session, lawmakers are not expected to inject much more money into public education.…

8 years ago

171 Years In, The Texas Legislature Keeps It Quirky

A former editor of the Texas Observer quoted a state senator in a story in 1955 who bellowed "Where's a…

8 years ago

Texas Lawmakers Return To Austin For Another Session

State lawmakers will descend on Austin today for the 85th Legislative Session, facing a tight fiscal picture, varying priorities from…

8 years ago

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces He’s Running For Re-Election

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick formally announced Monday he's running for re-election, looking to finally quell speculation he's interested in higher office.  …

8 years ago

President Obama Releases Statement Farewell Address

As the world greets a new year, the United States prepares to say farewell to the 44th president and greet…

8 years ago

Five Ways Texas Shaped This Year’s Presidential Race

The reliably Republican state played host to an action-packed March 1 primary and gave the GOP primary field one of…

8 years ago

Texas Electors Cast 36 Votes For Trump

All but two of Texas' 38 electors voted Monday to officially put Donald Trump in the White House, with one…

8 years ago

This Week’s Buda City Council Meeting Agendas

Buda City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Tuesday, December 20, 2016 and an additional Special Meeting is scheduled to canvass…

8 years ago

Analysis: Why Rising Property Values Don’t Lower School Taxes

Rising property values in Texas should have lowered school property tax rates. But they didn't, and you can thank the…

8 years ago

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