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A Letter to Legislators

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

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...

Ginn Economic Brief: Texas’ Path to Prosperity

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

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

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...

Will Texas DOGE more spending?

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...