National Debt Surpasses $37 Trillion
$37 trillion. Written another way $37,000,000,000,000. The Treasury Department confirmed this week that the national debt has officially surpassed $37 trillion. Even with record income from Trump’s tariffs, July’s deficit rose 20% year over year with interest and...
Quorum Break, Vice-Chairs, and the Cost to Taxpayers
The Standstill In a display of political obstructionism, over 50 Texas House Democrats fled Austin on August 3, 2025, breaking quorum and paralyzing the chamber during Governor Greg Abbott's first-called special session. As of August 12, 2025, the standoff has...
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Announces Destin Sensky as Executive Director
Austin, TX—Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) is proud to announce that Destin Sensky has joined the organization as its Executive Director, effective immediately. With a background in public service and conservative advocacy, Sensky brings a wealth of experience...
Special Session Update: Where Things Stand
As the Texas Legislature's first special session of 2025 surpasses its halfway mark, several efforts are underway to address key taxpayer issues, though progress is hampered by the ongoing lack of quorum in the House. Governor Greg Abbott called this 30-day session to...
Will the Texas Legislature Provide Meaningful Property Tax Relief This Summer?
A Review of Legislation in the 1st Called Special Session Executive Summary Texas’ property tax system is broken. And so is the method of property tax relief Texas politicians have been touting to voters over the last seven years. Despite spending at least $35 billion...