Governmental entities fight to keep what they have

With the Texas Ledge about to convene the governmental entities concede they're just trying to keep what they have, and that presents a problem. In reality they should have nothing for it all belongs to the people.

Communities and governmental entities of all sizes across Texas are looking to shield their budgets and turf from the Texas Ledge. Bureaucrat Duncanville City Manager Kent Cagle said "we expect them to come after our revenue on all sorts of fronts." He refers to the Texas State Legislature. Perhaps Mr. Cagle needs to be reminded that the revenue of which he speaks belongs to the citizens of Duncanville.

Items that governmental entities have on their agenda for the coming legislative session include:

1) Appraisal/revenue caps - Cities and counties strongly oppose any proposal to limit increases on property appraisals or taxes collected in association to those appraisals.

2) Development authority - Counties want the right to regulate and assess fees in undeveloped areas.

There are many more......................