Finally a Chance for Property Tax Relief
For years, the desire for property tax relief has been at the top of Texans’ concerns. As a matter of fact, in a recent poll conducted by our friends at Texas Public Policy Foundation, it was revealed that 71% of registered voters would not be happy if nothing is done...
TFR Statement on State Budget
Following the Texas Senate's passage of the conference committee report on the state budget, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility president Cary Cheshire issued the following statement: Texas lawmakers have passed a budget that does not deliver substantial property tax...
TFR Voter Alerts
Howdy, On this page we will list the votes and bills eligible for inclusion on the 2021 Fiscal Responsibility Index comporting to our mission and founding principles. We use the Fiscal Responsibility Index to explain the broad parameters by which we will report on the...
TFR Vote Alerts (Texas Budget)
On April 22nd the Texas House is set to debate 240 amendments to the state budget. Below are TFR's vote recommendations for the Fiscal Responsibility Index. [table id=4 /]
Devil in the Details: Senate Bill 6 Jeopardizes Texans
Quickly moving through the Texas Senate is a bill sold as a measure to protect businesses and healthcare providers from liability during the Chinese Coronavirus pandemic, but if implemented would likely accomplish the inverse of what is intended. Authored by State...