by TFR Staff | Jul 31, 2025 | Statements
TFR applauds the passage of SB 12, the bill to ban the unethical practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying, on second reading in the Texas Senate. AUSTIN, TX — Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) is celebrating a major victory for Texas taxpayers as the Texas Senate has...
by TFR Staff | Jul 23, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Commentary
On July 21, 2025, State Senator Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) introduced Senate Bill 12, a measure to outlaw taxpayer-funded lobbying. If signed into law, SB 12 would mark a major victory for Texas taxpayers, targeting the unjust practice of governments using public...
by TFR Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Commentary
Overview Despite historic efforts to deliver property tax relief by the Legislature, Texans continue to face rising property tax bills. Why? While the state has reduced school district M&O property tax rates and increased the Homestead exemption, cities,...
by TFR Staff | Jul 17, 2025 | 89th TXLege
The 2025 Fiscal Responsibility Index by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has officially launched, and taxpayers across the State are already diving into the scores and analysis. The Index is the go-to resource for understanding how Texas lawmakers vote to spend...
by TFR Staff | Jul 11, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
On July 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced a robust agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, set to convene on July 21. The agenda, detailed in a proclamation, includes a range of priorities that resonate strongly with the pro-taxpayer and pro-family...
