“We’ve never had a tax swap that worked,” said Bettencourt. Autopsy Report: How Paul Bettencourt Stopped A Tax Hike, Saved Tax Reliefby Cary CheshireWith lawmakers coming to Austin with a $10.5 billion surplus, Texas homeowners were excited about the prospect…

Bonnen’s blockade, piloted by Phelan, prevented any of the business protection bills from passing.   News DigestJuly 14, 2019 Autopsy Report: Phelan Killed Business Protection LegislationBy Cary CheshireWith cities like Austin, San Antonio, …