Property Taxes… How bad are they?
Local Governments Can Only Overpower Taxpayers If They Are Well Funded
There seems to be a common pattern in Texas politics when it comes to local governments. Whether it is increasing property taxes, subsidizing businesses, imposing mask mandates, or defunding the police, local governments seem at odds not only with the majority of...
Eliminate Property Taxes and Stop Paying the Government Rent
We hear it over and over anytime a conversation about property taxes comes up. "If we have to pay property taxes, do we really own our property?" The assumption is correct, if you are bound to pay the government property taxes perpetually as a homeowner then isn't it...
Property Tax Relief is Possible Right Now (Infographic)
Texas Property Tax Burden Becomes More Burdensome
In a recent report released by TPPF, Vance Ginn and James Quintero laid out a proposal for property tax relief that echoes both the grassroots and TFR's plan last week. They are calling for the legislature to buy down M&O property taxes with the recent budget...
Finally a Chance for Property Tax Relief
For years, the desire for property tax relief has been at the top of Texans’ concerns. As a matter of fact, in a recent poll conducted by our friends at Texas Public Policy Foundation, it was revealed that 71% of registered voters would not be happy if nothing is done...
TFR Statement on State Budget
Following the Texas Senate's passage of the conference committee report on the state budget, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility president Cary Cheshire issued the following statement: Texas lawmakers have passed a budget that does not deliver substantial property tax...
TFR Voter Alerts
Howdy, On this page we will list the votes and bills eligible for inclusion on the 2021 Fiscal Responsibility Index comporting to our mission and founding principles. We use the Fiscal Responsibility Index to explain the broad parameters by which we will report on the...
TFR Vote Alerts (Texas Budget)
On April 22nd the Texas House is set to debate 240 amendments to the state budget. Below are TFR's vote recommendations for the Fiscal Responsibility Index. [table id=4 /]