A Letter to Legislators
Today, on the first day of the 89th Legislative Session, TFR sent the following message to members of the Texas Legislature congratulating them on their election and informing them about the Fiscal Responsibility Index: Dear State Senator or State...
Texas Property Taxes Rose in 2023 Despite Promises
The latest Biennial Property Tax Report from the Texas Comptroller confirms what many Texas homeowners and fiscal watchdogs, like TFR, already suspected: property taxes did, in fact, increase in 2023 by $650 Million despite promises of relief. While this news is...
The Taxpayer’s Guide to the Texas Legislature: The Basics
The 2025 Texas legislative session is set to begin on January 14th, and with it comes an opportunity to enact meaningful reforms to benefit Texans. For taxpayers, it is crucial to understand the legislative process, key dates, and mechanisms that determine what bills...
How to Create Real Educational Choice for Texas Parents and Students
The Problem with Previous Texas School Choice Proposals K-12 education in Texas today comes in two forms, public and the private. For the most part in Texas, these two systems operate separately. Unlike many other states, Texas doesn’t have a private school choice...
Ginn Economic Brief: Texas’ Path to Prosperity
Texas continues to lead as an economic powerhouse in the United States, but challenges persist. With the 2025 legislative session around the corner, it’s imperative that lawmakers address rising government spending, high property taxes, and regulatory barriers to...
Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. at an Economic Crossroads
As 2024 concludes, the U.S. economy remains at a crossroads. While recent gross domestic product (GDP) revisions suggest stronger growth, the nation faces significant challenges in inflation, debt, and structural problems. Years of reckless government spending,...
A Christmas Message from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Friends and Fellow Texans, As the year draws to a close and the Christmas season is upon us, I want to take a moment to reflect on the blessings of the past year and share my heartfelt gratitude for each of you—our supporters, advocates, and fellow taxpayers—who...
Texas’ Economic Freedom: Threatened by Spending, Property Taxes, and Licensing
Texas shines as a top contender for economic freedom, ranking 5th in the United States in the latest 2024 Economic Freedom of North America (EFNA) report. Its lower-tax environment and flexible labor market have made the Lone Star State a top destination for...
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 Elon...