This article was first published at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Executive Summary The Texas Legislature is in the midst of a 20-year spending spree. Since 2003, the appropriation of state funds per legislative session has increased from $76.2 billion to $233 billion. Remarkably, 44% of that growth happened in 2023 alone. Of the $157 billion…
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Wind Failing Texas Again
Reuters recently ran a story highlighting wind generation’s failure through the early months of 2023: The Texas power grid operator urged homes and businesses to conserve electricity on Tuesday as the first major heat wave of the season spurs residents to crank power-hungry air conditioners. Power prices for Tuesday topped $2,500 per megawatt hour (MWh)…
The Liberty Café 136: Will Conservatives Agree on Property Tax Cuts for Texans?
Texas conservatives disagree on which plan is the best way to provide property tax relief this year. On this week’s Liberty Café, Luke Macias joins Bill to discuss the different sides of this debate and what the path forward to property tax relief might look like. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS
The Liberty Café 135: Trump’s Legal Jeopardy – Will He Be Able to Stay out of Jail?
Despite the injustice of the many attacks on President Donald Trump over the last 8 years, the recent federal indictment places him in significant legal jeopardy. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill discusses with former federal prosecutor George Parry the legal trouble Trump faces and possible scenarios under which the presidential candidate might avoid being convicted. Podcast: Play…
A Review of the 88th Texas Legislature: the Texas Budget
The Texas Legislature adjourned May 29 ending its 88th regular legislative session. In its wake, a lot of bills were sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to become law with his signature. Many more bills were not passed or even considered. In this review of the Texas Legislature, we will review the bills that passed…
The Liberty Café 134 – The Texas Budget: Socialism on the Rise
The Texas Legislature’s recently adopted budget contains the biggest spending increase in Texas history. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill also explains why the budget advances socialism and will reduce prosperity in Texas. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS
The Liberty Café 133: Corporate Welfare Gone Wild in Texas
On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill begins his review of the Texas Legislature. Sadly, the Texas Legislature paid out more taxpayer money in gifts to big corporations that it gave back to Texans through property tax relief. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS
The Liberty Café 132: Principles of Government – Part 4
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the just ended Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. Today, Bill continues with the last of a four-part series looking at what the Bible tells us about civil government. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google…
The Liberty Café 131: Biblical Principles of Government – Part 3
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the just ended Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. Today, Bill continues with the third of a four-part series looking at what the Bible tells us about civil government. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google…
The Liberty Café 130: 21 Biblical Principles of Government – Part 2
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the soon-to-end Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. Today, Bill continues with the second of a four-part series looking at what the Bible tells us about civil government. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS