Taxpayer Talks - Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Taxpayer Talks - Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Season 2
SEASON FINALE: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 88th #txlege Session
πŸ’° In our FINAL EPISODE of this season of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
Will They Get to Property Tax Relief in Time?
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
#txlege Lawmakers Are Feeling the Pressure on #PropertyTax Relief!
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
#txlege House Fails to Deliver on Impactful #BorderSecurity Legislation
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
As Session Begins to Wind Down, What Has #txlege Been Doing?
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
Texas House Lawmakers Vote to Increase Their Own Pensions at Expense of Texas Taxpayers
In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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.
The Legislative Clock Starts Ticking on Priorities
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
Priorities are Moving in the #txlege Process, Do They Benefit Taxpayers?
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, 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
Texas House Budget "Debate" Incoming, Taxpayers Beware
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss the upcoming state budget "debate" to take place in the Texas House of Representatives and why it is more like orchestrated political theatre than that of a heartfelt debate among lawmakers. We also discuss the prospects for property tax relief as a part of the deliberations.
#propertytax Relief Legislation Passes #txlege Senate
πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss what priority legislation is moving now that the 88th #txlege session is over halfway complete. We focus on #propertytax relief legislation that recently passed the Texas Senate and its prospects in the Texas House of Representatives considering they have their own approach to such a subject. #Texas #TexasPolitics
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