Young Republicans in Texas Are Turning a Corner, And Texas Taxpayers Should Take Notice
For years, institutional Young Republican organizations were known more for cocktail-party conservatism than real grassroots work. They showed up for selfies with Fox News personalities and political galas, but rarely for Saturday block walks or committee hearings at...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 4
“The State of Texas is Staying Within Reasonable Spending Limits” “We have to find a way to allow people to stay in their homes. I think it's totally reasonable to have our taxing entities doing exactly what the state of Texas is already doing — staying within...
A Christmas Reflection
As Christmas Day arrives, all of us at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility pause to reflect on the profound meaning of this season. In a world often consumed by the hustle of shopping, parties, and travels, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Christmas is not...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 3
“With the homestead exemption...the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your school taxes.” ““With the homestead exemption, $10 billion in state funding equals about $1,300 in property tax relief. … In short, the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 2
“How in the Heck Are We Going to Pay for $51 Billion in Property Tax Relief Going Forward?” “I do have a lot of concerns, as the senator does, about how in the heck are we going to pay for this going forward? $51 billion ongoing —it’s a huge amount to continue to...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 1
“We're Kind of Maxed Out at What We Can Do for Property Tax Reform” There is a lot of misinformation floating around the state of Texas when it comes to the ability of the state to reduce or eliminate property taxes. This is the first article in a series where we’ll...
OPINION: The Administrative State, not Donald Trump, is the Greatest Threat to Americans’ Liberty
Overcoming the Imperial Bureaucracy Requires a Strong Executive This opinion piece was originally published at Bill Peacock's ExcellentThought HERE. It is being republished with permission from the author. “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the...
UT Austin’s “DEI Dean” To Shape Core Curriculum
In a recent exposé1 by The Texas Horn, an independent student publication at The University of Texas at Austin, troubling details have emerged regarding Dr. Richard Reddick, the Senior Vice Provost for Curriculum and Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, who...
The Growing Harms of Sports Betting
In today's fast-paced world, the temptation of “easy money” through sports betting is hard to ignore, but it's a path littered with dangers that reach well past the stadium gates. At Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, we champion sound financial practices and aim...