Thousands of Texas business owners will be faced with unjust fines from the federal government for failure to complete newly implemented Beneficial Ownership Information reports. In compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed by Congress in 2021, companies…

This commentary was originally published at the American Institute for Economic Research here. It is being republished with permission from the author. The latest employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for June 2024 offers a compelling snapshot of the divergent economic…

Texas belongs to Texans. Not the Chinese Communist Party. The House Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations was formed to investigate and mitigate the threat of Texas land being bought, owned or controlled by individuals and organizations…

On July 17th, in a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that general revenue-related collections for the 2024 fiscal year have been tracking with the 2024-2025 Certification…

After years of clear cognitive decline, President Biden suspended his presidential campaign over the weekend. This comes after a terrible debate performance in which Biden clearly failed to defend Bidenomics and the disasters his policies have caused.  Since the get-go,…

Austin has set forth its new proposal for the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget – and it is exactly what you would expect.  The new budget initially proposed by unelected bureaucrat T.C. Broadnax, the City Manager, contains an incredible $5.9…

With the cost of living skyrocketing, Americans in the lower and middle classes need every penny they can get. While many in the federal government are exacerbating the problem, some have taken small steps to ensure more money stays in…

When the COVID-19 Pandemic emerged at the height of a booming economy, the American people went into a near-nationwide shutdown. With the population locked in their homes, unemployment expectedly spiked to unprecedented levels. As the pandemic and accompanying lockdowns receded…

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we honor the principles of freedom, self-governance, and personal responsibility that our nation was founded upon. This is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers to secure these liberties…

New York City, once the unrivaled hub of America’s financial services, is seeing its dominance wane. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a cornerstone of U.S. commerce since 1792, now faces competition from emerging financial centers like Texas. The recent…

Arkansas lawmakers have made significant strides in reducing the property tax burden on their residents. During a special legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at decreasing income and property taxes. This decision has been…

Vermont’s recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14% should serve as a stark warning to Texans about the dangers of unchecked government overreach and fiscal irresponsibility.  Despite the state’s already high tax burden, the Vermont legislature, controlled by…

Unlocking Prosperity: Steering America Back to Free-Market Fundamentals As the latest economic indicators from April 2024 unfold, it’s becoming alarmingly clear that America’s path to prosperity is at a critical juncture. A steadfast return to free-market capitalism with limited government…

Texas at the Forefront: Leading the Charge but Facing New Challenges Texas continues to blaze trails in the labor market, with recent data from the Texas Workforce Commission showing a robust addition of over 42,000 jobs and an unemployment rate…

This week, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is in San Antonio for the Republican Party of Texas State Convention! We are here educating delegates on “Axe the Tax,” which would prioritize eliminating property taxes in the 2025 legislative session.  This plan…