A Decade of Government Growth – Shadow Spending
Introduction Texas politicians are not keen on having Texans understand how much of their money is being spent and what it is being spent on. The politicians have developed multiple mechanisms to make it difficult for Texans—and especially the voters who elect...
Seize the Moment: Texas’ March Primary Elections
Right now, early voting is underway for the March 3, 2026, Primary Elections, running from February 17 through February 27. This is your chance to help shape the future of our state by selecting party nominees for key offices, from state representatives and senators,...
The Most Valuable Political Currency in America? A Texas Republican Primary Vote.
The Texas primaries run February 17-27, Republicans must decide “Which Kind” of Republicans they want. Guest article by Mr. Adam Kazmierski. What happens when you combine the nation’s second largest state budget with one of its lowest primary voter turnouts? The...
Double Dipping Stan? Why Is a Sitting State Lawmaker Acting as a Drainage District “General Manager” for a Taxpayer Funded Entity?
Texas House members are not allowed to hold another paid public office. Yet, State Rep. Stan Kitzman1 (R-Brookshire) appears to be doing exactly that. Stan Kitzman the General Manager? Documents obtained by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility show that Kitzman,...
Ken King: Failing Texas Taxpayers for over a Decade
Texas State Representative Ken King, a Republican from Canadian, Texas, has represented House District 88 since 2013. Over seven regular legislative sessions, King has positioned himself as a conservative representing Panhandle and South Plains values. However, a...