Kacee Jackson

Governor Greg Abbott has submitted the state’s Opportunity Zone designations to the U.S. Treasury Department to encourage long-term investment in eligible Texas communities. The Opportunity Zone program was created by the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and will encourage businesses to develop and invest in low-income communities in Texas. The submissions by Governor […]

In an effort to fund, once and for all, the lobbyist and the efforts of these two fine organizations, in 2018 we are stepping up to build a force of Texans at least 100 strong. These 100 Texans will pledge to donate $1,000 per year for 3 years so that these real state watch-dogs can

Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34) will be hosting his Fifth Annual South Texas Weekend at the end of this month! We have a great group of Members flying out, and hope that you too are able to join us on the sunny island for great conversation, delicious food, fishing, and relaxing on the beach. Members joining

From HousingWire: Bill to adjust TILA definition of points and fees passes House for third time The House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017, which would adjust the Truth in Lending Act’s definitions of points and fees under the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage rule…Read more.

From the Fort Worth Star Telegram: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz sat down with Anna Tinsley before the Tarrant County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, the party’s largest fundraising event each year, where he was the keynote speaker Cruz firmly believes that Texas and Tarrant County will stay red this year — if party faithful head to

From the Washington Post: Kathleen Hartnett White, who once headed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, may no longer be in line to serve as a top White House environmental official….Read more

From the Texas Tribune:   Rising property taxes are a legitimate political issue, driven by what elected officials and aspiring officeholders hear from their angry constituents. Local governments are on the other side of this, however, hearing from those same voters  about deficiencies in schools and roads, crime protection and whatnot… Read more