by TFR Staff | May 29, 2026 | News
The gambling scandal surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken another major turn after the NCAA officially denied1 his reinstatement request and ruled him ineligible following an investigation into his extensive sports betting activity. Sorsby, a...
by Destin Sensky | May 6, 2026 | Commentary
Greedy governments are partnering with the predatory gambling industry to ruin sports, bright futures, and young lives, and it’s all to pad state coffers already lined with record revenues. Now, a Texan and star student athlete is paying the price for the addiction...
by TFR Staff | Apr 16, 2026 | News
Governor Greg Abbott seems to have firmly closed the door on casino-style gambling in Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, delivering welcome news for hardworking Texas families and taxpayers who prioritize fiscal discipline over predatory revenue schemes. On...
by TFR Staff | Mar 31, 2026 | State
For over three decades, the Texas Lottery has been sold to Texans as a voluntary way to support public education without raising taxes. But its troubled and controversial history, especially the recent developments suggesting an organized crime syndicate had...
by TFR Staff | Dec 4, 2025 | Commentary
In today’s fast-paced world, the temptation of “easy money” through sports betting is hard to ignore, but it’s a path littered with dangers that reach well past the stadium gates. At Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, we champion sound financial...
