Thanks to legislation passed earlier this year, by the time the spring semester begins, every online retailer with any kind of physical presence in Texas will be forced to collect sales tax from Texans making purchases online.
Laying thousands of teachers off as a result of Texas’ new budget hurts teachers and the economy, and it has a rippling effect. It also harms students.
After a summer tussling over plastic bag bans and parking meter hours, the City Council seemed unwavering in its willingness to impose onerous restrictions on Austin businesses.
The Daily Texan Editorial Board introduces themselves for the coming semester, where they'll be presenting topics ranging from budget cuts to Rick Perry’s campaign for presidency.