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 votes were from Republicans. But there are good reasons why...
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 Author: State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City) Caption:...
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 Author: State Rep. Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) Caption: Proposing a constitutional...
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...
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 Author: State Rep. Keith Bell (R-Forney) Caption: Relating to the sunset review...
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 Author: State Rep. Angelia Orr (R-Itasca) Caption: Relating to...
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 Author: State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) Caption:...
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 corner of Dallas...