by TFR Staff | Apr 2, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Vote Notices
Texas Senate Subject: Eliminating the Position of Galveston County Treasurer, Senate Joint Resolution 28 (SJR 28) Author: State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) TFR Position: Support Background: SJR 28 seeks to abolish the office of the County Treasurer in Galveston...
by TFR Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description 💰 In this episode of 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦, we discuss the upcoming state budget “debate” to take place in the Texas House of Representatives and why it is more like orchestrated political theatre than a heartfelt debate among lawmakers. We...
by TFR Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | 88th TXLege, Bad Bill of the Week, News
Legislation Referenced House Bill 9 – State Rep. Trent Ashby (R – Lufkin) Texans for Fiscal Responsibility relies on the support of private donors across the Lone Star State in order to promote fiscal responsibility and pro-taxpayer government in...
by TFR Staff | Mar 28, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Vote Notices
Texas Senate Subject: Prohibition on Government COVID-19 Mandates, Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) Author: State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) TFR Position: Support/Amend Background: SB 29 amends current law to prohibit a governmental entity to mandate a face-covering, the...
by TFR Staff | Mar 27, 2023 | 88th TXLege, Vote Notices
Texas Senate Subject: Regulating EV Charging Stations, Senate Bill 1001 (SB 1001) Author: Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) TFR Position: Oppose Background: SB 1001 seeks to regulate charging station owners for electric vehicles....