Schubert Files Legislation to Repeal the Texas Franchise Tax
On Tuesday, State Representative Leighton Schubert (R-Caldwell) filed House Bill 1052 to repeal the unpopular Texas Franchise Tax, or “margin tax,” as it is commonly known.
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Without Uber or Lyft, Austin Experiences Skyrocketing DUI Rates
After the city of Austin passed new burdensome regulations on the ride-sharing economy last summer, Uber and Lyft both decided to cease operating within city limits. In the several months since their departure, driving under the influence (DUI or DWI) arrests have already spiked according to the Austin Police Department’s own data.
Read MoreExpect Some Clouds in Monday’s Texas Budget Forecast
The Legislature goes to Austin on Tuesday, but lawmakers will find out a day before that what kind of budget they’re going to write. Spoiler alert: Money is tight.
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What To Watch For in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session [VIDEO]
The Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey explain what lawmakers will focus their attention on during the state’s five-month legislative session, which starts Jan. 10. Learn more about how the agenda is shaping up, and get a glimpse into what the session’s most hotly debated topics are likely to be.
Read MoreTexas Officially Kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid
Texas health officials on Tuesday delivered a final legal notice to nix the funding Planned Parenthood receives through the Medicaid program.
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