This commentary was originally published at The Center Square here. It is being republished with permission from the author. In 2023, Texas led the U.S. on many fronts: job growth, economic expansion, energy production, and a record surplus of $33 billion....
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Public Service or Personal Gain?
2023 was a year of legislative disappointments: mediocre property tax relief, wasteful spending, and fiscal irresponsibility; however, there was another egregious example of legislative impropriety that may have flown under the radar for some. While you were...
Seasons Greetings: Thank You and Merry Christmas from TFR
As the year comes to an end and the Christmas Season is upon us, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the unwavering encouragement and assistance of our dedicated supporters, readers, and fellow taxpayer advocates. This Christmas, we extend our warmest...
Year-in-Review: Texas Mired in Fiscal (Ir)Responsibility
2023 marked a year that was comprised of Texas' 88th regular Legislative Session, four subsequent special legislative sessions, a failed impeachment trial of Texas' Attorney General, record irresponsible spending of taxpayer money, crony corporatism, and so much more....
Fact-Checking Biden
Social Media Shines a Spotlight on Joe Biden’s Economic Falsehoods In the nearly three years of his presidency, Joe Biden has left a trail of known failures and questionable (and often nonsensical) statements. That legacy continued recently when, not once, but twice...
I Want School Choice in Texas, But Not Like This
This commentary was originally published at The Center Square here. It is being republished with permission from the author. A record number of states have passed universal school choice so far this year, but it seems Texas won't be among them. Given the...