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Will Texas DOGE more spending?
State needs a similar effort to Musk’s federal crusade. This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Morning News here. It is being republished with permission from the author. One of the most amazing political phenomena Americans have seen in ages is…
Real Options for Eliminating Property Taxes in Texas
Property taxes are a financial burden that Texans can no longer afford to endure. Over the past 26 years, Figure 1 illustrates how property taxes have increased by an unsustainable 330%, far outpacing population and inflation growth of 136%. Figure…
Foreign Land Ownership and the American Dream
The American Dream Land ownership has always been deeply intertwined with the American identity. From the earliest days of settlement, land was seen as foundational to liberty, independence, self-determination, and economic opportunity. Colonists and immigrants from all over the world…
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Why Republicans Should Vote Against the Texas Budget – Reason #2: The Texas Budget Belongs in California, Not Texas
Once hailed as a national model for fiscal responsibility and economic freedom, Texas now appears to be drifting dangerously close to California’s big-government playbook. The recently proposed 2026–27 Texas state budget sends a clear signal: the Lone Star State is…
Vote Notice 5.7.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 7th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 30 (HB 30) – Disaster tax loophole Subject: House Bill 175 (HB 175) – New Grant program Subject: House…
Why Republicans Should Vote Against the Texas Budget – Reason #1: Texas Property Taxes are Out of Control
Since 2019, including what is proposed this session, the Texas Legislature has increased spending on public schools by about $23 billion in the name of property tax relief. It has done little to help Texans; during that period, Figure 1…
Vote Notice 5.6.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 6th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 123 (HB 123) – State education spending expansion Subject: House Bill 111 (HB 111) – Expands transparency Subject: House…
Texas Is Still Growing — But Austin Keeps Getting in the Way
Texas continues to lead in many ways. There were 192,100 new jobs added over the past year — the most of any state in raw numbers. In March alone, Texas added 26,500 nonfarm jobs, bringing the total number of jobs…
Ten Reasons Why Republicans Should Vote Against the Texas Budget
On April 11, 26 Texas House members voted against the budget bill, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). That was the most no votes against a Texas budget since 29 members voted against the budget in 2013. Nineteen of the no…
Vote Notice 5.5.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 5th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Joint Resolution 34 (HJR 34) – Border security and property taxes Subject: House Bill 113 (HB 113) – Strict interpretation…
Just One Month: Illegal Immigrants Exceed $121 Million in Healthcare Costs
Unchecked illegal immigration places an unsustainable burden on Texas taxpayers. On April 25, 2025, Brandon Waltens of Texas Scorecard shared a shocking report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that confirms what we’ve been saying all along:…
Vote Notice 5.2.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 2nd, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Joint Resolution 138 (HJR 138) – Ban on Carbon Tax Subject: House Bill 42 (HB 42) – Higher ed spending…
Standing Up for Texas Taxpayers on the House Floor
At Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, our mission has always been clear: advocate for the hardworking taxpayers and families of Texas by promoting fiscal conservatism, reducing the size of government, and ensuring elected officials are held accountable to their constituents. On…
Vote Notice 5.1.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 1st, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 1545 (HB 1545) – Improves sunset review process Subject: House Joint Resolution 110 (HJR 110) – Constitutional hurdle for…
Vote Notice 4.30.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for April 30th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 24 (HB 24) – Modernizes zoning protest procedures Subject: House Bill 35 (HB 35) – Taxpayer-funded peer support program…
Vote Notice 4.29.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for April 29th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7) – Billions in new constitutional spending Subject: House Joint Resolution 112 (HJR 112) – Protects…
Is Las Vegas Sands Spending Big in an Effort to Buy the Irving City Council?
Texans have long valued fiscal integrity and transparency in government. Yet today, it appears a deep-pocketed casino giant is trying to hijack one local election and buy political power right here in the Lone Star State. Situated in the southwest…
Vote Notice 4.28.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for April 28th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: House Bill 23 (HB 23) – Third-party development reviews Subject: House Bill 103 (HB 103) – Taxpayer transparency for local debt…