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Texas Fine Print digs into the questions Texans argue about at the dinner table: property taxes, the power grid, county maps, the five-states myth. Both sides get a line. You make the call.
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Texans more?
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Camp A
Keep more of your paycheck.
Camp B
Pay for it on your house.
Fair?
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How it works
How does Texas Fine Print work?
Texas Fine Print takes one Texas question at a time, lays out what each side says, and lets you argue it out. The topics are money, the grid, maps, growth and history. We don't pick a party.
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The question
One Texas question people already argue about at the dinner table: taxes, the grid, the map, the history books.
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Both sides
Each camp gets its strongest line, side by side. No spin and no party line, just the two answers Texans keep giving.
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Your call
Then the question goes to you: fair, yes or no? Pick a side and make your case in the comments.
The beat
What does Texas Fine Print cover?
Seven topics Texans already argue about at the dinner table. Each one is built so two camps can disagree without the page taking a side.
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Maps and Elections
“Statewide results or the county map: which one tells the real Texas story?”
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Your Money
“Income tax vs. property tax: which one costs Texans more?”
- 03
The Power Grid
“Is Texas better off running its own power grid?”
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Texas vs. the Other Coast
“Is Texas still cheaper than California once you add taxes and insurance?”
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Boom or Bubble
“Is the Texas growth boom good for the people who already live here?”
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Myths and History
“Can Texas really split into five states?”
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Houston and Clear Lake
“Who decides what gets built next door in Houston?”
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Texas Fine PrintMaps and Elections
Statewide results or the county map: which one tells the real Texas story?
Texas Fine PrintYour Money
Income tax vs. property tax: which one costs Texans more?
Texas Fine PrintThe Power Grid
Is Texas better off running its own power grid?
Texas Fine PrintTexas vs. the Other Coast
Is Texas still cheaper than California once you add taxes and insurance?
Texas Fine PrintBoom or Bubble
Is the Texas growth boom good for the people who already live here?
Formerly Clear Lake Insider
Local fine print
Still local in Clear Lake and Houston
Texas Fine Print is the new name for Clear Lake Insider. The followers and the newsletter came along, the focus widened to all of Texas, and the Houston and Clear Lake series keeps going: deed restrictions, flooding, local rules and the stuff buried in your HOA letter.
“Who decides what gets built next door in Houston?”See all topics
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What is Texas Fine Print?
Texas Fine Print is a neutral Texas page about the questions Texans argue about: property taxes, the power grid, county maps, growth and Texas history. Each post asks one question, gives both sides their strongest line, and lets readers make the call in the comments.
Is Texas Fine Print liberal or conservative?
Neither. Texas Fine Print does not endorse candidates or parties. Every post gives both camps a line, and the closing question asks readers to decide for themselves.
What topics does Texas Fine Print cover?
Texas Fine Print covers seven topics: maps and elections, your money (taxes and insurance), the power grid, Texas vs. other states, growth and housing, Texas myths and history, and a local series on Houston and Clear Lake.
What happened to Clear Lake Insider?
Clear Lake Insider is now Texas Fine Print. The followers and the newsletter carried over, the focus widened to all of Texas, and Houston and Clear Lake stay a recurring local series covering things like deed restrictions, flooding and local rules.
Is the Texas Fine Print newsletter free?
Yes. The Texas Fine Print newsletter is free. You can unsubscribe at any time with the link at the bottom of every email.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Reply to any Texas Fine Print newsletter with the Texas question you keep hearing at the dinner table. Reader questions shape what the page covers next.