Texas Remains Vague on ARRA Spending Data 6/23/2010

Texas Observer's Justin Sedgwick discusses the lack of transparency surrounding ARRA spending, especially at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Community banks see flaws in proposed financial reform bill 5/07/2010

Melissa Cubria, advocate with the Texas Public Interest Research Group, a consumer advocacy group, says that her organization will work with legislators to take steps to fix deficiencies within the bill. But, she says, so far it has several positive aspects.

Bad roads cost Texas drivers $336 a year in repairs 5/06/2010

Potholes, crumbling pavement and other byproducts of poorly maintained roads are costing Texas car owners an average of $336 a year in unnecessary repairs, according to a report released Thursday. "As road conditions deteriorate, drivers incur greater and greater costs every time they get behind the wheel," says the report, titled Road Work Ahead by the Texas Public Interest Research Group.