May Inflation Rates and the Fed: What You Need to Know
The rate of inflation slowed more than anticipated in May, but the Fed’s response holds steady. Inflation numbers for the month of May were officially released today, with the Department of Labor announcing that the Consumer Price Index showed prices rose 3.3% in May...
RPT Releases Final Legislative Priorities
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has released the Legislative Priorities for the 2025-2026 cycle and the 89th Legislative session. The RPT legislative priorities include the top eight tasks that the party expects republican members of the Texas Legislature to...
Texans Approve $15 BILLION in New Local Debt from Bond Elections
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications...
TFR Celebrates Major Wins: Candidates Triumph in Texas House Elections!
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has some major wins to celebrate! On Tuesday, nearly all of our TFR PAC - endorsed candidates for the Texas House cruised to victory in their runoff elections. As a reminder, TFR only endorses candidates who share our mission to...
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation–May 2024
Unlocking Prosperity: Steering America Back to Free-Market Fundamentals As the latest economic indicators from April 2024 unfold, it's becoming alarmingly clear that America's path to prosperity is at a critical juncture. A steadfast return to free-market capitalism...
The Ginn Economic Brief: Texas Economic Situation – May 2024
Texas at the Forefront: Leading the Charge but Facing New Challenges Texas continues to blaze trails in the labor market, with recent data from the Texas Workforce Commission showing a robust addition of over 42,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4% in April. This...
Update from RPT Convention!
This week, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is in San Antonio for the Republican Party of Texas State Convention! We are here educating delegates on “Axe the Tax,” which would prioritize eliminating property taxes in the 2025 legislative session. This plan would...
TFR is Headed to Convention!
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility will be attending the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio. Next week, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) will pack its bags and hit the road for San Antonio. The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention is...
Houston Superintendent Faces Allegations of Misusing Tax Dollars
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles finds himself under intense scrutiny as allegations emerge of diverting millions in Texas public school tax dollars to a failing charter school in Colorado. The accusations, brought to light by a...