Some ideologues are calling for an artificially low state spending limit that would tie the hands of legislators. We should give our leaders the freedom to make smart decisions about our state's real needs.
While those in control of the state Capitol rail against property taxes, they also quietly take advantage of them. It's time to give Texans an honest accounting and a real tax break.
It's no secret that veterans make up a disproportionate share of the country's homeless population. What often goes unspoken is the fact that these veterans are increasingly young, black and female.
I deeply understand the struggles that many first-generation students face when they arrive at college. That's why I've returned to the University of Texas at Austin.
Tuesday night's results confirmed an unmistakable trend: Over the last year, Texas wasn't becoming bluer — it was becoming redder. And the reasons why are probably more complex than we think.
Veterans don't ask for our gratitude, but recognizing their service is the least we can do to show our appreciation for their commitment to our country.
Recent improvements in air quality in Houston are a cause for celebration, to be sure. But those gains shouldn't overshadow the work that still needs to be done, both in the city and across the state.
A third of all Texans say they're anxious about their financial futures. That's troubling, especially for women. But there's help out there.
I commend my colleagues on the Texas Ethics Commission for upholding the state's disclosure laws without fear or favor.
