A Christmas Message from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Friends and Fellow Texans, As the year draws to a close and the Christmas season is upon us, I want to take a moment to reflect on the blessings of the past year and share my heartfelt gratitude for each of you—our supporters, advocates, and fellow taxpayers—who...
Texas’ Economic Freedom: Threatened by Spending, Property Taxes, and Licensing
Texas shines as a top contender for economic freedom, ranking 5th in the United States in the latest 2024 Economic Freedom of North America (EFNA) report. Its lower-tax environment and flexible labor market have made the Lone Star State a top destination for...
Will Texas DOGE more spending?
State needs a similar effort to Musk’s federal crusade. This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Morning News here. It is being republished with permission from the author. One of the most amazing political phenomena Americans have seen in ages is Elon...
Texas Spending is Out of Control
Texans know that economic freedom is the foundation of prosperity. Yet, despite Republican control of the Governor’s Office and Legislature since 2003, state and local government spending has grown far too much, burdening taxpayers and stifling even greater economic...
Texas: A Leader in Tax Competitiveness, But Room to Improve
Texas ranks 7th in the 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index, benefiting from its lack of an individual income tax and a competitive unemployment insurance tax system. However, high property taxes, a complex corporate tax system, and excessive government spending, all...