Voters Give Taxpayer Foes the Boot in Historic Primary Election
TLDR: Taxpayers made their voices heard: “no more backstabbing.” The time has come for many incumbent politicians to pack their bags… Yesterday, the Texas Primary Elections were held, with taxpayer foes across the State being defeated or forced into runoffs, and many...
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation—February 2024
Highlights People prosper most from free-market capitalism; we need more in America (and Texas). Americans are suffering from big-government policies out of D.C. This brief highlights more than just the headlines you usually get. Figure 1: Real Average...
Texas Keeps Falling Behind Without School Choice
This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Express here. It is being republished with permission from the author. National School Choice Week was last month, a time when all states should be celebrating the educational freedom they provide to...
Dallas Can Make Housing Affordable Again
This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Express here. It is being republished with permission from the author. Home “owners” in Dallas and surrounding cities find themselves grappling with the weight of unaffordability as property taxes soar, increasing...
A Look at the Primary Ballot Propositions With An Impact On Your Wallet
Election Day is Tuesday, March 5th. Primary voters across the State will soon be heading to the polls for the 2024 Primary Elections, with early voting beginning on Tuesday, February 20th. The election is focused on choosing candidates to be on the ballot during...
TFR Endorses Candidates for Office
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has officially launched our 2024 Primary Election Endorsements. With early voting beginning in less than a week on Tuesday, February 20th, and election day just around the corner on March 5th, Texans should know who the most fiscally...
Inflation Surges, Clouding Economic Outlook
Inflation shot higher than expected in January. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has thrown a wrench into the expected timeline for Federal Reserve rate cuts, as inflation figures for January came in higher than anticipated. The report revealed a...
Governor Abbott Blasts Glenn Rogers Failing Fiscal Record
Last Friday, the town of Mineral Wells, Texas, welcomed Governor Greg Abbott for a well-attended campaign rally in support of Mike Olcott, a candidate endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR). During the event, Governor Abbott articulated his rationale...
Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program Raises Legal and Fiscal Concerns
Harris County's “Uplift Harris” guaranteed basic income program is facing criticism and legal scrutiny from State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R - Houston), who submitted a request for an opinion from the attorney general’s office on the constitutionality of the...