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Weekend Interview: A Conversation on Unions in Texas with Annie Spilman
In the heart of Texas politics, one name that has become synonymous with advocacy for Texas’ small businesses is Annie Spilman. With over 25 years experience around the Texas Capitol, Spilman’s journey has seen her lead the NFIB of Texas and now the Texas Business Coalition.
Restaurant operator on Texas bill threatening point-of-sale systems: They 'fail to consider the realities of running a small business'
Donna Finley, a restaurant operator in East Texas, expressed concerns that Senate Bill 2026 could render essential point-of-sale systems obsolete and jeopardize the operations of local restaurants, shops, and service providers.
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Texas Restaurant Association CEO: 'Swipe fees are currently costing the average American family about $1,200 a year'
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 8, 2025
Emily Williams Knight, President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, said that credit card swipe fees are costing Texan families approximately $1,200 annually.
Texas legislators file bills to join other states in ending government collection of union dues
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 7, 2025
State Senator Tan Parker and State Representative Carl Tepper have introduced bills SB 2330 and HB 4525, respectively, aimed at ending the government collection of union dues for public sector unions.
Texas legislator proposes bill for new oversight department
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025
Representative Katrina Pierson has introduced House Bill 3971, aiming to transform the Texas Sunset Commission into a "Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency" (DOGE).
Texas Business Coalition announces support for Government Accountability and Transparency Act
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 13, 2025
The Texas Business Coalition has announced its support for the Government Accountability and Transparency Act, which aims to redefine the state's role in handling public sector union dues.
Rep. Troxclair appointed to Texas House DOGE and Ways & Means committees
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Rep. Ellen Troxclair has announced her appointment to the Texas House Committees on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Ways & Means, with a focus on reducing taxes, cutting spending, and eliminating waste.
OPINION: Texas must lead in the new era of government accountability and transparency
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board | Feb 10, 2025
The popular-vote victory of Donald Trump to a second term made clear that the American people want to see major changes in how their government operates.
Texas Business Coalition announces support for Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 5, 2025
Texas Business Coalition has expressed its support for Governor Greg Abbott's reaffirmation of Texas' business-friendly policies during his State of the State Address on February 2, 2025.
Representative Leach: Texas House creates Texas “DOGE Committee to shrink government and eliminate waste”
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Texas State Representative Jeff Leach announced that the Texas House has established the Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency, known as the 'DOGE Committee', to address inefficiencies and wasteful spending in the state.
James Quintero, Policy Director at TPPF: 'Texas' public information system is not working'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 10, 2024
James Quintero, Policy Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has expressed concerns about the public information system in Texas, stating it is not functioning effectively or providing sufficient government transparency. Quintero and his panelists discussed these issues and proposed solutions on the Right Idea podcast.
Elon Musk: 'All government data should be default public for maximum transparency'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
Elon Musk, speaking in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, said that public information requests should become obsolete.
It should be much easier to get public information, says one Texas lawmaker
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
On a recent episode of the Texas Talks podcast, Representative Cody Vasut said that he may pursue legislation which makes it easier for the public to access government records.
Texas Association of Counties offers Public Information Act training to members
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 20, 2024
In early August, the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) announced that they would be providing training to county officials on the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
Urban Reform Institute Says Texas Public Information Law “Useless”
By Lone Star Standard | May 21, 2024
Charles Blain of the Urban Reform Institute told Lone Star Standard that procedures used to prevent or delay access to public information in Texas make the Texas Public Information Act ineffective. They have “rendered the law useless,” Blain said in an interview with the Texas Talks podcast.
Public Information Reform: A Step Toward Transparency
By Brad Swail | Oct 6, 2023
Public Information Reform: A Step Toward Transparency
