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06-24-2009, 09:42 AM
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And the Beat Goes On in Austin
June 24, 2009
Many out there seem to think since the TTC is dead (and that remains to be seen), all is well within the Texas Department of Transportation. Not so! Our friends at TexasTurf.Org report on the governor’s veto of HB2142 which could have “settled the issue of TxDOT’s misuse of taxpayer money to attempt to sway public opinion in favor of toll roads, particularly privatized toll roads, and the Trans Texas Corridor.” This bill passed the Texas House on a record vote of 132 to 1 and the Senate 31-0. Terri Hall at TURF had this to say, “Governor Perry prefers to pour salt in the wound instead of allow meaningful reform of his highway department that’s run amok and lost the trust of many Texans. The wholesale outrage over TxDOT’s propaganda campaign from taxpayers and lawmakers alike prompted the Legislature to act, and, as is his usual course of action, Perry instead chooses to stick his thumb in Texans’ eyes rather than protect citizens from the abuses of taxpayer-funded lobbying,”
And in yet another abuse of We Texans in favor of good ole boy cronyism, the governor promptly signed SB 882. This piece of legislation permits toll authorities to pay a stipend in excess of $250,000 to compensate unsuccessful firms for costs they incur in the development of proposals. Total spending on transportation in Texas has DECREASED during the last 8 years on Governor Perry’s watch and now we learn that he wants to reward losing bidders! We Texans have had enough! Visit www.medinafortexas.com to join us in restoring common sense and common values to state government.
And the Beat Goes On in Austin
June 24, 2009
Many out there seem to think since the TTC is dead (and that remains to be seen), all is well within the Texas Department of Transportation. Not so! Our friends at TexasTurf.Org report on the governor’s veto of HB2142 which could have “settled the issue of TxDOT’s misuse of taxpayer money to attempt to sway public opinion in favor of toll roads, particularly privatized toll roads, and the Trans Texas Corridor.” This bill passed the Texas House on a record vote of 132 to 1 and the Senate 31-0. Terri Hall at TURF had this to say, “Governor Perry prefers to pour salt in the wound instead of allow meaningful reform of his highway department that’s run amok and lost the trust of many Texans. The wholesale outrage over TxDOT’s propaganda campaign from taxpayers and lawmakers alike prompted the Legislature to act, and, as is his usual course of action, Perry instead chooses to stick his thumb in Texans’ eyes rather than protect citizens from the abuses of taxpayer-funded lobbying,”
And in yet another abuse of We Texans in favor of good ole boy cronyism, the governor promptly signed SB 882. This piece of legislation permits toll authorities to pay a stipend in excess of $250,000 to compensate unsuccessful firms for costs they incur in the development of proposals. Total spending on transportation in Texas has DECREASED during the last 8 years on Governor Perry’s watch and now we learn that he wants to reward losing bidders! We Texans have had enough! Visit www.medinafortexas.com to join us in restoring common sense and common values to state government.