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Daily Budget News Roundup
by manager ()September 2, 2010
Texas Budget Source
Struggling municipal projects appeal for higher rates and taxes in budget news throughout the state of Texas for Thursday, September 2, 2010.
Daily Budget News Roundup
by manager ()September 1, 2010
Texas Budget Source
Questionable accounting, the Foundation School Fund, and $300 water bills are what is making budget news throughout the state of Texas for Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Dallas Council Members Walk Out Before Rumored Tax Cap Vote
by manager ()August 27, 2010
Texas Budget Source
Monday's city council meeting had to end early in Dallas, but those left behind should not be dismayed. They should beef up their argument.
News & Analysis
Research, commentary and investigative reports
Texas' Budget Shortfall: Cut Spending or Increase Taxes?
by manager ()August 24, 2010
Texas Budget Source
Legislators met yesterday to discuss Texas' ability to meet its current and future budget obligations, allowing a glimpse of how they may act, or pass, on two very different recommendations.
"The Ides have come" for University Administration
by manager ()August 19, 2010
Texas Budget Source
Researchers examine the staffing and spending trends of 198 leading public and private universities based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, calling results "disturbing." University officials in Texas weigh in on "administrative bloat."
A&M officials back off transparency cost estimate
by manager ()August 3, 2010
Texas Budget Souce
After a high cost estimate was given by a Texas A&M official regarding House Bill 2504, the university is now recanting that projection saying it was a mistake.
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