The Texas Legislature is deeply immersed in a struggle to balance the state’s budget with less revenue and more demand. They are spending hours poring over departmental expenditures and determining how they can “cut the fat” and still meet basic needs. There are no sacred cows this Legislative Session. Education, higher education, the arts, DPS, […]

“I want my cake and to eat it too!” So proclaimed Texans in a poll conducted by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune. A quick “spin of the wheel” on public opinion illustrates that Texans are in full “reality show” mode while not facing actual harsh realities. The poll clearly reflects that we […]

Governor Perry presented his State of the State address to the Texas Legislature yesterday, followed by the submission of his version of the state budget. The Governor discussed the need to keep our business climate friendly. He believes that attracting new business to the state will cure our economic woes. Well, not exactly. He doesn’t […]

Inaugural “Buzz” and Budget The Governor and Lt. Governor were sworn in to office yesterday. There really wasn’t much new or exciting about the whole thing. The same people returned to the same offices. Due to the economic conditions, the ceremonies themselves were “toned-down”. I don’t fault anyone for celebrating their re-election victory with the […]