The “Texas Two-Step” is a Misstep for Improving Texas
The Texas House sells HB 2 and HB 3 as a package deal for education reform, calling them the "Texas Two-Step." But this so-called two-step is a misstep. The package prioritizes billions more taxpayer money for a broken public education monopoly while...
Vote Notice 2.25.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 25th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) – Teacher pay increases at expense of taxpayers. Author: State Sen. Brandon...
Big Government, Backroom Deals: Texas House Leadership Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets
Texas House Leadership Sidesteps Full House Vote In a move that bypasses traditional legislative procedures and disrespects taxpayers, the Texas House Administration Committee has unilaterally approved significant budget increases for legislative offices, including a...
Dirty Money and Rigged Games: The Lottery and Gambling
Texas Lottery Under Fire for Alleged Money Laundering and Corruption The Texas Lottery has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as recent Senate Finance Committee hearings exposed a series of alarming allegations, including money laundering,...
Vote Notice 2.18.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 18th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) – No bail for illegal aliens charged with felonies....