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Spending in the proposed 2026-27 Texas budget is very Democrat friendly. Fifty-seven of the 62 Democrats in the Texas House voted for the budget; all 11 Democrats in the Texas Senate voted for it. And why shouldn’t they? In the Legislature’s 2026-27 proposed budget,...
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 15th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 4847 (HB 4847) – School recapture transparency Author: State Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) Caption: Relating to the...
Despite its conservative image, Texas is a haven for crony capitalism. Texans provide billions of dollars for big and small business and special interests groups through multiple channels, including property tax abatements for manufacturers and subsidies in the Texas...
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 14th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73) – Expanded tax relief for elderly or disabled Author: State Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown) Caption:...
Texas should end the Texas Lottery and Lottery Commission, and stop exploiting struggling families to fund the government through gambling. The Texas Lottery Commission should not be continued this session—it should be abolished. There are several opportunities to...
While Washington under Trump sought to “drain the swamp,” Texas lawmakers are filling it back up. The state’s latest budget is a glaring indictment of government excess, and it’s missing a critical weapon against waste: DOGE, the Delivery of Government Efficiency...