by TFR Staff | Jun 17, 2026 | Statements
The 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston has just wrapped up at the end of last week, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is proud to report a complete and total success. All three of our primary legislative priority goals were included in the final...
by TFR Staff | Jun 4, 2026 | Commentary
Texans know the drill by now. Every spring, homeowners across the state open their appraisal notices, roll their eyes at the increased valuations, and scramble to file a property tax protest before the May 15 deadline. Under Texas law, property owners generally...
by TFR Staff | May 29, 2026 | State
With the dust settled from this week’s Texas Republican Primary Runoff Election, it is obvious that voters overwhelmingly rejected the status quo and establishment figures, ousting some longtime incumbents, as well as repudiating out-of-state casino influence. ...
by TFR Staff | May 29, 2026 | News
The gambling scandal surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken another major turn after the NCAA officially denied1 his reinstatement request and ruled him ineligible following an investigation into his extensive sports betting activity. Sorsby, a...
by TFR Staff | May 21, 2026 | Local
Billions in new local government debt was approved during the May 2nd municipal elections, saddling taxpayers with higher taxes for years to come. While state lawmakers continue talking about tax relief in Austin, cities, counties, special districts, and school...