by cbetz | Jan 29, 2024 | Research
Texans were promised an $18 billion property tax cut, but the reality was far from what was promised. Instead of the historic tax relief, property taxes increased by $165 million, with local governments raising taxes to fill the gap. This whitepaper breaks down the...
by cbetz | Nov 7, 2023 | Commentary
This commentary was written by Don Huffines exclusively for The Dallas Express and published here. It takes roughly five minutes to cast your vote here in Texas. Less time than waiting in line for a cup of coffee. This is how fast it will take us, the Texas voters, to...
by cbetz | Oct 1, 2023 | Commentary
This commentary was written by Don Huffines exclusively for The Daily Caller and published here. In July of this past summer, U.S. border arrests of illegal aliens along the Mexican border surged to 132,648, up from 99,543 during the previous month. The news was...
by cbetz | Sep 20, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are shouldering an enormous burden—$13.3 billion annually—due to illegal immigration. This includes $6.6 billion for educating illegal aliens, $2.6 billion for border security, and $1.7 billion in criminal justice costs. These figures highlight the...
by cbetz | Sep 8, 2023 | Research
Texas voters are being asked to approve multiple propositions that could significantly increase government spending and raise property taxes. Propositions like those creating the Texas University Fund and the Texas Water Fund would divert billions of dollars away from...
