by TFR Staff | Nov 19, 2025 | News
In a significant move to safeguard Texas land and resources from foreign threats, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation1 on November 18, 2025, designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and...
by TFR Staff | Sep 4, 2025 | News
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die late on the night of September 3, 2025, marking the end of the second special session of the 89th Legislature. Called by Governor Greg Abbott to address a range of pressing issues, the 30-day session saw lawmakers tackle topics...
by TFR Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Commentary
Taxpayer-funded lobbying happens when government entities—cities, counties, school districts, and special districts—use taxpayer money to hire lobbyists or pay dues to associations that lobby lawmakers. In plain terms, it’s government lobbying other government,...
by TFR Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Commentary
The Standstill In a display of political obstructionism, over 50 Texas House Democrats fled Austin on August 3, 2025, breaking quorum and paralyzing the chamber during Governor Greg Abbott’s first-called special session. As of August 12, 2025, the standoff has...
by TFR Staff | Aug 8, 2025 | Commentary
As the Texas Legislature’s first special session of 2025 surpasses its halfway mark, several efforts are underway to address key taxpayer issues, though progress is hampered by the ongoing lack of quorum in the House. Governor Greg Abbott called this 30-day...
