Daily Archives: September 11, 2014

The revenue cap has already hit

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Lovely. Houstonians will see their first property tax rate cut in five years as the city runs up against a revenue cap imposed by voters a decade ago. The modest rollback works out to $12.27 a year for the owner … Continue reading →

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Abbott’s health care small ball

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Is that all there is? Increased funding for preventive care and luring medical professionals to Texas are at the center of gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott’s health care plan, unveiled at St. Joseph’s Women’s Medical Center here on Wednesday. The Republican … Continue reading →

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Perry wins SD28 special election

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

That would be Charles Perry, the current incumbent in HD83. State Rep. Charles Perry on Tuesday night won the special election for Senate District 28, besting a crowded field to avoid a runoff for the seat in West Texas. With … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 8

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance commends Sen. Wendy Davis for her courage as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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