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,...
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May Inflation Rates and the Fed: What You Need to Know
The rate of inflation slowed more than anticipated in May, but the Fed’s response holds steady. Inflation numbers for the month of May were officially released today, with the Department of Labor announcing that the Consumer Price Index showed prices rose 3.3% in May...
RPT Releases Final Legislative Priorities
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has released the Legislative Priorities for the 2025-2026 cycle and the 89th Legislative session. The RPT legislative priorities include the top eight tasks that the party expects republican members of the Texas Legislature to...
Texans Approve $15 BILLION in New Local Debt from Bond Elections
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications...
TFR Celebrates Major Wins: Candidates Triumph in Texas House Elections!
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has some major wins to celebrate! On Tuesday, nearly all of our TFR PAC - endorsed candidates for the Texas House cruised to victory in their runoff elections. As a reminder, TFR only endorses candidates who share our mission to...
Houston Superintendent Faces Allegations of Misusing Tax Dollars
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles finds himself under intense scrutiny as allegations emerge of diverting millions in Texas public school tax dollars to a failing charter school in Colorado. The accusations, brought to light by a...