On Thursday, the Texas House passed their permanent rules for the 89th Legislature. Rules which, for the next two years, will govern how the Texas House operates, including floor proceedings, committees and more.  While some might look on something like…

Since President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office on January 20th, he’s been working non-stop to undo the disastrous policies of the Biden Administration and fulfill his campaign promises. As of Friday, Trump has signed dozens of executive orders,…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 23, 2025  Texas House of Representatives Subject: HR 4 –  House Rules Resolution Subject: HR 4 –  House Rules Resolution – Specific Amendments Texas Senate None Reminder: Vote Notices…

AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, the Texas House and Texas Senate both introduced their proposed appropriation bills for the 2026-2027 biennium.  The House version, HB 1, was introduced by State Rep. Greg Bonnen (R-Friendswood), while the Senate version, SB 1,…

The News Comes Despite Promises of Tax Relief New data released by the Texas Comptroller’s office shows that property taxes increased for the second straight year, despite recent claims of property tax relief from politicians. Figure 1 shows the total…

Democrat Majority Defeats Republican Nominee David Cook On Tuesday, the long-awaited and highly contentious race for Speaker of the Texas House came to a disappointing conclusion for advocates of small government and fiscal responsibility. A majority of Democrat House members were…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 16, 2025  (Day 3 of the 89th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: HR 3 –  Housekeeping Resolution Subject: HR 3 –  Housekeeping Resolution – Specific Amendments…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 14, 2025  (Day 1 of the 89th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: Speaker of the House Texas Senate None Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to both Texas state…

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 Representative, …

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…

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…

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…

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 ensure sustainable…

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, regulatory overreach, and Federal…

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…