TFR Staff
Harris County Resurrects UpliftHarris, Program Will Cost Taxpayers Over 17 Million
The controversial and fiscally irresponsible guaranteed income program proposed by Harris County leadership, UpliftHarris, has been resurrected by the county’s Commissioner Court. Originally introduced in January 2024, the program aimed to supply a monthly income of $500 to a select…
Houston ISD Places Largest Bond in Texas History on November Ballot
This November, Houston voters will face a crucial decision regarding a historic $4.4 billion bond proposal for the Houston Independent School District (HISD). This bond, the largest in Texas history, has garnered unanimous support from bureaucrats at the district’s state-appointed…
Cecilia Castellano: A Threat to Texas Taxpayers
As the race for Texas State House District 80 heats up to South Texas temperatures, voters face an important decision that could have long-lasting implications for their wallets, their children’s education, and the future of Texas’s economy. After HD-80 incumbent…
New Federal Regulations, How Will Small Businesses Be Affected?
Thousands of Texas business owners will be faced with unjust fines from the federal government for failure to complete newly implemented Beneficial Ownership Information reports. In compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed by Congress in 2021, companies…
The Threat of Hostile Foreign Organizations and the Texas House
Texas belongs to Texans. Not the Chinese Communist Party. The House Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations was formed to investigate and mitigate the threat of Texas land being bought, owned or controlled by individuals and organizations…
Comptroller Announces Budget Surplus, Lawmakers Yearn to Spend More of Your Money
On July 17th, in a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that general revenue-related collections for the 2024 fiscal year have been tracking with the 2024-2025 Certification…
Biden Drops out of Presidential Race
After years of clear cognitive decline, President Biden suspended his presidential campaign over the weekend. This comes after a terrible debate performance in which Biden clearly failed to defend Bidenomics and the disasters his policies have caused. Since the get-go,…
Trump and Cruz Promote Legislation to Stop Taxing Tips
With the cost of living skyrocketing, Americans in the lower and middle classes need every penny they can get. While many in the federal government are exacerbating the problem, some have taken small steps to ensure more money stays in…
Biden Boasts Job “Growth” and Economic Success, Reality Paints a Different Picture
When the COVID-19 Pandemic emerged at the height of a booming economy, the American people went into a near-nationwide shutdown. With the population locked in their homes, unemployment expectedly spiked to unprecedented levels. As the pandemic and accompanying lockdowns receded…
Happy Independence Day!
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we honor the principles of freedom, self-governance, and personal responsibility that our nation was founded upon. This is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers to secure these liberties…
Tarrant County Increases Their Homestead Exemption
Tarrant County has taken another step towards giving more money back to taxpayers by increasing the homestead exemption to the maximum allowed by state law. Following the implementation of a 10% homestead exemption last year, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court…
Corporate Welfare and the Texas Stock Exchange
New York City, once the unrivaled hub of America’s financial services, is seeing its dominance wane. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a cornerstone of U.S. commerce since 1792, now faces competition from emerging financial centers like Texas. The recent…
Arkansas Holds Special Session on Property Tax Cuts, Texas Must Eliminate Them
Arkansas lawmakers have made significant strides in reducing the property tax burden on their residents. During a special legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at decreasing income and property taxes. This decision has been…
Vermont’s Misguided Property Tax Hike – Texas Must Be Vigilant
Vermont’s recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14% should serve as a stark warning to Texans about the dangers of unchecked government overreach and fiscal irresponsibility. Despite the state’s already high tax burden, the Vermont legislature, controlled by…
Texans Approve $15 BILLION in New Local Debt from Bond Elections
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications for taxpayers…