Texans to Pay Out Tax Abatements for 41 More Wind and Solar Plants in 2021

by TFR Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | News, State

As extreme cold batters the Lone Star State and power failures leave millions huddling for warmth in their homes, dealing with broken pipes, and rendering many roads unnavigable, many Texans are looking to the latest from ERCOT or the weather forecast to see when they...

Re-Regulate Tuition, Repeal Tuition “Set Asides”

by TFR Staff | Feb 12, 2021 | Texe Lege

For most of Texas history, tuition rates at public colleges and universities were set by the Texas Legislature. That changed in 2003 when lawmakers “de-regulated” tuition and voted to give the state universities the ability to set their own rates, with proponents...

Explainer: The Governor in the Budget Process

by TFR Staff | Feb 10, 2021 | Explainers

The Governor’s role in the budget process explained in a way taxpayers can...

Taxpayers Subsidizing Mavericks Decision to Forego National Anthem

by TFR Staff | Feb 10, 2021 | News, State

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks’ decided to axe the pre-game playing of the national anthem for the foreseeable future—a development that sparked widespread condemnation from Texans. .@mcuban Your decision to cancel our National Anthem at @dallasmavs games is a...

Explainer: Texas Comptroller

by TFR Staff | Feb 4, 2021 | Explainers

Texas Comptroller explained in a way taxpayers can...