The Games People Play (In the Texas Legislature)
People often ask me where they can find the voting record for their Texas legislator. Especially at election time, it’s important to know how your incumbent elected representatives have behaved in the…
Tax Gimmicks
City councils, school boards, and county entities play gimmicks every taxpayer needs to be aware of. They like to tell you that you can get a brand new building or program without…
True Texas Project Adopts Legislative Priorities for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature
At the annual meeting of the True Texas Project Board of Directors in August, Board members adopted five legislative priorities for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, which begins on January…
Tarrant Appraisal District is a HOT MESS!
By Fran Rhodes, President, True Texas Project
I just got home from attending the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) special Board Meeting. For this meeting, Item 5 on the agenda was “Recognize Visitors; Hear…
It’s OK to vote NO!
Op/Ed by Fran Rhodes
On Election Day this year, November 5, Keller ISD residents will find a bond proposal on their ballots. The District is proposing to add $315 Million in new debt…