Posted on · Without an infusion of new money to cover mounting liabilities, Hegar warned, credit agencies are likely to downgrade Texas’ credit rating, which would make it more expensive for the state to borrow money — and perhaps damage the state's business climate
Posted on · County commissioners have been waiting for Congress to pass a Harvey relief bill, which could shoulder the lion’s share of costs for major projects like building a third reservoir. But they’ll need to act soon if they mean to get it on the ballot for the May 5 uniform election
Posted on · In the wake of the Great Recession, legislators and employee unions accept bonuses as a cheaper alternative to pay raises, which lock in larger bases for salaries and benefits, including pensions
Posted on · Texas officials say they were disappointed in the ruling, arguing the law helps prevents fraud.
Posted on · The directive follows revelations that at least five state agencies had used the leave policy to pay off employees who had resigned or been terminated.
Posted on · Texas tops a new survey on state government transparency. What is the criteria used to judge how open states are about the way they spend taxpayer money?