Phelan Re-elected Speaker, Gives Insight Into Priorities
Election of Speaker The 88th Legislative Session officially convened Tuesday, and in the Texas House of Representatives, the first order of business after being sworn in was to elect a House speaker. Two candidates were nominated. The incumbent speaker, Republican...
They Are Right, Texas Has a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
On Monday, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released his long-awaited Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) ahead of the 88th Legislative Session, which begins today. The BRE is an estimate of the revenue that the State of Texas expects to receive through the next two-year...
Vote Notice – 1.10.2023
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 10, 2023 (Day 1 of the 88th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: Speaker of the House TFR Position: Support State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington). Oppose...
TFR Statement on the Growing Budget Surplus
On Monday, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released his long-awaited Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) ahead of the 88th Legislative Session, which begins Tuesday. One key takeaway from Hegarβs announcement, outside of the estimate lawmakers can spend, was that the...
Episode 1: Session Preview & Congressional Chaos
https://youtu.be/xOJXiqxebdE Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we preview what is ahead as the 88th Texas Legislative Session begins next week. We also discuss the ongoing U.S. Congressional chaos related to the selection of a Speaker of the...