Complete & Total Victory
The 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston has just wrapped up at the end of last week, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is proud to report a complete and total success. All three of our primary legislative priority goals were included in the final...
A Sit-Down with Senator Bob Hall: Exposing the Texas Lottery Scam
Recently, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility sat down for an interview with Texas State Senator Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) to discuss the egregious corruption and scandals with the Texas State Lottery. Check out the interview below! Interview with Senator Bob Hall on the...
2026 RPT Convention Update: Advancing Bold Reforms
As the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) State Convention gets underway this week at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) is on the front lines, championing reforms that put taxpayers and families first. Since Monday,...
Delegates, Don’t Blink: Three Reforms That Will Help Define Texas’ Future
As delegates gather for the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention next week, the opportunity to help shape the state’s future will be front and center. This gathering sets the tone for the 90th Legislative Session in 2027, allowing grassroots Republicans to...
“Protests” and the Property Tax Problem
Texans know the drill by now. Every spring, homeowners across the state open their appraisal notices, roll their eyes at the increased valuations, and scramble to file a property tax protest before the May 15 deadline. Under Texas law, property owners generally...
Primary Runoff Election Results, and the Rejection of the Casino Lobby
With the dust settled from this week’s Texas Republican Primary Runoff Election, it is obvious that voters overwhelmingly rejected the status quo and establishment figures, ousting some longtime incumbents, as well as repudiating out-of-state casino influence. ...
Texas Tech QB Ruled Ineligible Following Gambling Scandal
The gambling scandal surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken another major turn after the NCAA officially denied1 his reinstatement request and ruled him ineligible following an investigation into his extensive sports betting activity. Sorsby, a...
Billions in New Debt Approved in May Election Bond Measures
Billions in new local government debt was approved during the May 2nd municipal elections, saddling taxpayers with higher taxes for years to come. While state lawmakers continue talking about tax relief in Austin, cities, counties, special districts, and school...
Predatory Gambling Interests Become Largest Donor in Texas Railroad Commission Race
One $500,000 donation by the casino advocacy group funded by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has made it the single largest donor in the runoff election for the Texas Railroad Commission, the department largely responsible for regulating the oil and gas industry. Texas...