Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 10, 2023 (Day 1 of the 88th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: Speaker of the House TFR Position: Support State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington). Oppose...
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TFR Statement on the Growing Budget Surplus
On Monday, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released his long-awaited Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) ahead of the 88th Legislative Session, which begins Tuesday. One key takeaway from Hegarβs announcement, outside of the estimate lawmakers can spend, was that the...
Episode 1: Session Preview & Congressional Chaos
https://youtu.be/xOJXiqxebdE Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we preview what is ahead as the 88th Texas Legislative Session begins next week. We also discuss the ongoing U.S. Congressional chaos related to the selection of a Speaker of the...
Prepare Yourselves β Session Is Coming
The 88th Legislative Session Is Nearly Here It is that time again. An odd-numbered year has begun, so we are just days away from the 88th Legislative Session beginning. So much has occurred since the last time the Legislature met, so there will be a lot of ground to...
Patrick’s Confusing Property Tax Relief Position
In a recent interview with Spectrum News 1, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick discussed a myriad of topics ahead of the upcoming 88th Legislative Session, including his thoughts on the prospects for property tax relief. The takeaway? He seemingly supports more of...
Time Runs Out for Largest Corporate Welfare Program in Texas
When the Clock Strikes Midnight As the clock strikes midnight on Saturday, it will mark the end of Texas' most extensive and expensive corporate welfare program, the Chapter 313 tax abatement program. It also represents an end to a huge stain on the legacy of free...