by Andrew McVeigh | Apr 10, 2026 | State
What Are Interim Charges? Every two years, after the Texas Legislature’s regular session, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House issue “interim charges,” essentially homework assignments for each chamber’s committees. They tell the committees what topics...
by TFR Staff | Feb 12, 2026 | Commentary
Texas State Representative Ken King, a Republican from Canadian, Texas, has represented House District 88 since 2013. Over seven regular legislative sessions, King has positioned himself as a conservative representing Panhandle and South Plains values. However, a...
by Andrew McVeigh | Jan 14, 2026 | Research
Over 20 Years of State Spending Growth In 2003, Republicans achieved an historic milestone by gaining control of the Texas state government, the executive and both chambers of the Legislature, for the first time in decades. Since then, Republicans have...
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...
