SB 19: Ending Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying in Texas
For far too long, Texas taxpayers have been forced to foot the bill for lobbyists who often work against their own interests. Taxpayer-funded lobbying by local governments is an unethical practice that drains public funds and undermines the will of the people. ...
Vote Notice 2.26.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 26th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 28 (SB 28) – Texas Lottery Restrictions Author: State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) Caption: Relating to a...
The “Texas Two-Step” is a Misstep for Improving Texas
The Texas House sells HB 2 and HB 3 as a package deal for education reform, calling them the "Texas Two-Step." But this so-called two-step is a misstep. The package prioritizes billions more taxpayer money for a broken public education monopoly while...
Vote Notice 2.25.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 25th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) – Teacher pay increases at expense of taxpayers. Author: State Sen. Brandon...
Big Government, Backroom Deals: Texas House Leadership Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets
Texas House Leadership Sidesteps Full House Vote In a move that bypasses traditional legislative procedures and disrespects taxpayers, the Texas House Administration Committee has unilaterally approved significant budget increases for legislative offices, including a...
Dirty Money and Rigged Games: The Lottery and Gambling
Texas Lottery Under Fire for Alleged Money Laundering and Corruption The Texas Lottery has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as recent Senate Finance Committee hearings exposed a series of alarming allegations, including money laundering,...
Vote Notice 2.18.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 18th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) – No bail for illegal aliens charged with felonies....
Texas Senate Passes SB 4 to Raise the Homestead Exemption
On Thursday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Senate’s initially proposed property tax relief legislation, which raises the homestead exemption for school property taxes. SB 4, along with it's accompanying constitutional amendment SJR 2, will utilize...
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Bill
The Texas Senate has recently passed SB 2, a landmark piece of legislation that introduces school choice for families across the state. This bill seeks to ensure that Texas students have access to the best educational opportunities available, whether that means...