by TFR Staff | May 19, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Many Texas politicians are claiming the proposed 2026-27 Texas budget is conservative. But the facts tell a different story. Examples of poor fiscal discipline in the proposed 2026-27 Texas budget include more than $50 billion of new state funds spending, using budget...
by TFR Staff | May 19, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Vote Notices
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 19th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: Senate Bill 40 (SB 40) – No taxpayer money for bail. Author: State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) Caption: Relating to...
by TFR Staff | May 16, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas is still growing—but it’s no longer growing right. In a state known for dynamism, this year’s budget feels more like a bureaucratic monument than a launchpad for prosperity. Despite historic surpluses, lawmakers have chosen spending sprees over structural reform...
by TFR Staff | May 16, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Vote Notices
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 16th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives Subject: Senate Bill 984 (SB 984) – Expanded Right-to-try Author: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) Caption: Relating to access to...
by Vance Ginn | May 15, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas lawmakers often tout their commitment to limited government, but their excessive budget behavior tells another story. In the current legislative session (ending June 2), they were handed a golden opportunity: a massive $24 billion surplus. They could have...
