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...
by TFR Staff | May 13, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas should end the Texas Lottery and Lottery Commission, and stop exploiting struggling families to fund the government through gambling. The Texas Lottery Commission should not be continued this session—it should be abolished. There are several opportunities to...
by TFR Staff | Apr 28, 2025 | Texe Lege
Texans have long valued fiscal integrity and transparency in government. Yet today, it appears a deep-pocketed casino giant is trying to hijack one local election and buy political power right here in the Lone Star State. Situated in the southwest corner of Dallas...
by TFR Staff | Mar 13, 2025 | Texe Lege
Gambling and Casinos are the Wrong Choice for Texas Families In the 89th legislative session, the topic of expanding gambling in Texas has once again reared its ugly head. From casinos to the lottery, proponents claim this will create jobs, boost state revenue, and...
