Randy Samuelson

Round Rock ISD Seeks to Raise Taxes

By Randy Samuelson | 10/15/08

The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees voted over the summer to put nearly $300,000,000 in bond proposals on the November ballot.  These bonds, if passed, will raise the total amount of public debt on Round Rock ISD citizens to nearly $1 billion since 1993.  Honest, hardworking Americans have to balance their family budgets and tighten their belts right now because of the crunch in the economy.  It is only reasonable that... read more »

Michael Williams Unveils Campaign Tour Bus

By Randy Samuelson | 10/13/08

Austin, TX--This morning in Austin, TX, Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams unveiled his new campaign bus and launched a 21-day campaign tour of Texas.  The bus runs on clean-burning natural gas produced in Texas!  Michael Williams has been a major proponent of energy independence and using renewable energy resources such as clean coal, nuclear power, natural gas, and wind for the ten years that he has served Texas in his position... read more »

Republican Party Offers Hope for the Future

By Randy Samuelson | 10/05/08

We have all heard about the "hope" that Barack Obama professes to bring to mainstream Americans during this election cycle.  The Democrat nominee for President is not the only person offering hope for Americans.  The Republican Party offers just as much hope, if not more, for tackling the issues facing our country today. As delegates returned home from the Republican National Convention this year, there was a sense of pride in our... read more »

Hero of the Taxpayer: Jeb Hensarling

By Randy Samuelson | 09/29/08

Congressman Jeb Hensarling, R-TX, gave an impassioned speech against the bailout on the House floor today.  He calls the bill a "slippery slope towards socialism."  Great job, Jeb!  I am proud of you! read more »

Quick Point on "Rights"

By Randy Samuelson | 09/26/08

The liberal Democrat platform has tried to make many things rights over the last 60 years.  One of those is "affordable housing."  What this really means is that people who cannot qualify to purchase a home because of poor credit and job history, are now receiving credit due in large part to the demands Congress put on Freddie and Fannie in the 1990's and 2000's. When rent controls were proven to not provide sufficient affordable... read more »

Empower Texans PAC Releases Endorsements

By Randy Samuelson | 09/17/08

The Empower Texans PAC released their endorsements in the State Legislative races today.  The notable candidates who received endorsements in the central Texas area are:HD 50 Jerry MikusHD 52 Bryan DanielHD 47 Donna KeelHD 17 Tim Kleinschmidt HD 55 Ralph SheffieldRepublicans need to get out in support of these fine candidates.  Empower Texans PAC is a political action committee set up to promote sound fiscal policies.  Their... read more »

Commissioner Williams to Debate Opponent

By Randy Samuelson | 09/12/08

Texas Railroad Commissioner, Republican Michael Williams, announced that he will debate his challenger Mark Thompson in the near future.  Details have not yet been worked out for a time or venue as of this morning.The Texas Railroad Commission is comprised of three elected commissioners.  The role of the Railroad Commission is to regulate oil and natural gas in Texas.  Needless to say, the three commissioners of the Railroad... read more »

Lance's "Heroic" Comeback

By Randy Samuelson | 09/09/08

Lance Armstrong announced today that he plans to race in the 2009 Tour de France to raise money to end cancer.  While that is a noble goal, I believe Lance's true motive it to raise money and awareness for himself for a possible run for office in the near future, maybe as early as 2010.  Anytime a celebrity is pursuing a noble effort, it means they want something in return.  I believe Lance Armstrong wants to run for office and... read more »

College Football/US President Trivia

By Randy Samuelson | 09/06/08

I'm watching the Michigan vs Miami of Ohio football game right now and I am reminded of a great trivia question.  There are only four universities in the United States that have produced both a US President and a Super Bowl winning quarterback.  Name the four schools.For the answer, check out my blog.  read more »

Adios to the TIF Tax

By Randy Samuelson | 09/03/08

As of September 1, 2008, the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Tax is eliminated in Texas.  It's about time!This tax was created by the Texas Legislature in the mid-1990's as a tax to build telecommunications infrastructure in Texas.  Before you ask, "Why do AT&T and Ma Bell need to receive government subsidies to build their infrastructure?" let's consider that this tax became completely obsolete by 2001 when the... read more »