Local Overspending Undermines Property Tax Relief—Texas Needs a Strong Local Spending Limit
Overview Despite historic efforts to deliver property tax relief by the Legislature, Texans continue to face rising property tax bills. Why? While the state has reduced school district M&O property tax rates and increased the Homestead exemption, cities,...
CPS Energy Needs to Pay its Winter Storm Uri Debt
This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News here. It is being reposted with permission of the author. As Texas continues to reel from the fatal floods in the Hill Country, we are reminded of past natural disasters that Texas has endured and of...
The Index is Here. Who Fought for Taxpayers?
The 2025 Fiscal Responsibility Index by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has officially launched, and taxpayers across the State are already diving into the scores and analysis. The Index is the go-to resource for understanding how Texas lawmakers vote to spend...
The Special Session Agenda: A Win for Texas Taxpayers
On July 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced a robust agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, set to convene on July 21. The agenda, detailed in a proclamation, includes a range of priorities that resonate strongly with the pro-taxpayer and pro-family...
Press Release: TFR Praises Gov. Abbott’s Special Session Agenda
On Wednesday, July 9th, TFR shared the following Press Release regarding the announcement of Governor Greg Abbott's Special Session additional agenda items: Austin, TX — Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) today praised Governor Greg Abbott for including key...