by TFR Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas House Leadership’s Push to Raise Budgets Without a Vote is a Direct Assault on Fiscal Responsibility and Democracy The Texas House of Representatives is currently embroiled in a troubling move that raises serious concerns about transparency,...
by Andrew McVeigh | Jan 24, 2025 | Texe Lege
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 the...
by TFR Staff | Jan 23, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Vote Notices
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 23, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: HR 4 – House Rules Resolution Author: State Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) TFR Position: Oppose as filed Background: As...
by TFR Staff | Jan 22, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Statements
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, was...
by TFR Staff | Jan 17, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
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...
