Here’s How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost You in 2024, Compared to 5 years Ago
Every year, a survey is released detailing the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for American families. Volunteers across the country visit their local grocery stores to assess the prices of the common staples found in a “typical Thanksgiving feast,” for 10 people....
Sustainable Tax Relief: Why Surplus Triggers Are Better Than Revenue Triggers
States across the country are rethinking tax reform to stay competitive for residents and businesses. Many are exploring ways to phase out personal income, business franchise, and property taxes to attract workers, foster economic growth, and ensure property rights....
Bill Pre-Filing Has Begun for the 89th Legislative Session
Just one week after the 2024 election in which the Republican Party further expanded their majorities in both chambers of the Texas Legislature, pre-filing of bills for the 2025 legislative session has started. Thanks to the widespread victories of...
Tackling Texas’ Housing Affordability Crisis
Texas is at a critical point in addressing its housing affordability crisis. As the property tax burden on Texans is at historic highs, the State's housing market faces serious challenges that drive up costs and limit access to affordable homes. Solving this crisis...
Americans Choose Fiscal Sanity
Election Results Promise a More Prosperous Future for All As Tuesday’s election results began pouring in, it became clear that the American people voted to deliver a vicious referendum on the past 4 years of fiscal irresponsibility and government expansion. While...
Texas Schools and Local Governments Want Even More Money
Election season is finally upon us, and while many are heavily focused on federal and state elections, one of the important issues that will appear on millions of Texan’s ballots are propositions with a direct impact on their pocket book. Many Texas voters face...
Elon Musk Sounds the Alarm
Massive Government Spending, Out of Control Debt, and Government Inefficiency Abounds Tesla and SpaceX pioneer, and X (formerly Twitter) CEO, Elon Musk, has absorbed himself into the world of political advocacy with his endorsement and vocal support of President...
Texas vs. California: Which Model Works Better?
In the latest economic showdown between Texas and California—the two largest U.S. states by population and economic output—the results are clear: Texas is outpacing California in job creation and overall economic performance. Over the year leading up to...
Press Release: TFR Poll Reveals Texans Believe Harris Will Raise Taxes; Support Fiscal Restraint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN, TX - On Monday, October 21st, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility released a poll of Texas general election voters. Conducted by CWS Research, the poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by 5. It also shows 53 percent of...