by TFR Staff | Oct 3, 2025 | News
Dallas City Councilwoman Paula Blackmon’s recent comments have sparked concerns that she is using a taxpayer-funded lobbyist to protect her private West Texas land interests. This revelation, made during an August 27 council meeting, exposes the dangers of...
by TFR Staff | Oct 3, 2025 | Local
On September 29, 2025, the City of Whitesboro in North Texas approved a 51.2% increase in its total property tax rate, resulting in an unprecedented 61.6% tax increase for all properties. This decision, made without a vote of approval by the people, drew immediate...
by TFR Staff | Oct 2, 2025 | Commentary
“If They Cheer Violence Publicly, What Are They Whispering in the Classroom?” Following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has received more than 350 complaints about public school teachers and staff who...
by TFR Staff | Oct 1, 2025 | Explainers
Unmasking Taxing Tactics in Texas In Texas, local governments wield significant authority over taxation and spending decisions that directly impact residents’ financial well-being. Local entities such as cities, counties, school districts, and special districts...
by TFR Staff | Sep 26, 2025 | Commentary
Texas A&M University, one of the Lone Star State’s premier taxpayer-funded institutions of higher education, has long prided itself on advancing engineering, research, and education with a focus on serving Texas and the nation. Yet its two-decade partnership...
