Grassroots to TxDOT: ‘Read our lips – No new toll taxes!’
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Read our lips: “No new toll taxes!” Grassroots Coalition of 67 Organizations Call Out Transportation Agencies for Breaking Governor’s Promise for No More Toll Roads (November 8, 2017...
View ArticleShould voters promote pro-toll Burkett to senator?
Burkett wants highest possible toll taxes for constituents With Cindy Burkett throwing her hat in the ring in an attempt to unseat grassroots conservative stalwart Senator Bob Hall, the voters of Texas...
View ArticleAbbott, Patrick: ‘No more tolls’
Abbott, Patrick tame rogue highway department, scrap new toll projects It’s not very often that the lowly taxpayer gets a win this big, but it finally came. After 12 years of wrangling over toll roads,...
View ArticleTrump plan to lift ban on tolling existing interstates draws scorn
Trump plan to lift ban on tolling existing interstates met with stiff oppositionThe lowly taxpayer just can’t seem to cut a break. Weeks after the euphoria of passing the largest tax cut in a...
View ArticleAnti-toll candidates & Proposition win big in primaries
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anti-toll candidates, proposition won in GOP primaries (Austin, Texas, Wednesday, March 7) It was a good night for anti-toll candidates yesterday as voters headed to the polls for the...
View ArticleAnti-toll candidates win in midterm election
Anti-toll candidates fare well in midterm election The midterm election in Texas concluded with new battle lines drawn and the margin between parties closer than ever in what was considered a solidly...
View ArticleToll Taxes Taking a Toll
On top of tolls themselves, Texas drivers are being hit with huge fines and fees. Many Texans are faced with paying an extra, burdensome toll tax on driving just to get to work or travel across the...
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Bidding Pickett farewell, longtime transportation taxpayer ally retires
Farewell: Pickett’s love for transportation and sticking up for taxpayers will be sorely missed Retiring Texas State Representative Joseph Pickett (D – HD 79) is one in a million. Truly there is no one...
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SHAFTED: Patrick deals blow to toll opponents by removing allies from committee
Patrick gives toll opponents a raw deal with new Senate Transportation Committee Senator Bob Hall Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced committee assignments for the 86th session of the Texas Senate last...
View ArticleBIG Fat ‘F’: Majority of state lawmakers earn failing grade
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Most legislators receive failing grade on anti-toll Report Card Both bills filed and bills that moved meant bad news for taxpayers, drivers Austin, Texas – Anti-toll watchdog group...
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