Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 5
“Local Jurisdictions Come from Behind Our Backs and Raise Property Taxes” “Every time we use billions of dollars to buy down your property tax rates at the local level, local jurisdictions come from behind our backs and raise those property taxes.”– Gov. Greg Abbott1...
Young Republicans in Texas Are Turning a Corner, And Texas Taxpayers Should Take Notice
For years, institutional Young Republican organizations were known more for cocktail-party conservatism than real grassroots work. They showed up for selfies with Fox News personalities and political galas, but rarely for Saturday block walks or committee hearings at...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 4
“The State of Texas is Staying Within Reasonable Spending Limits” “We have to find a way to allow people to stay in their homes. I think it's totally reasonable to have our taxing entities doing exactly what the state of Texas is already doing — staying within...
A Christmas Reflection
As Christmas Day arrives, all of us at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility pause to reflect on the profound meaning of this season. In a world often consumed by the hustle of shopping, parties, and travels, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Christmas is not...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 3
“With the homestead exemption...the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your school taxes.” ““With the homestead exemption, $10 billion in state funding equals about $1,300 in property tax relief. … In short, the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your...