by Bill Peacock | Jan 9, 2026 | Explainers
Texas is considered a conservative state. Yet, when it comes to the size and scope of government, Texans ought to take a closer look. This is the first is a series of papers in which we will examine the growth of Texas’ state and local governments over the last...
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 Bill Peacock | Nov 13, 2025 | Commentary
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott just announced a new six-point plan to provide property tax relief. This provides a great opportunity to examine recent property tax relief efforts by the Texas Legislature to determine why they haven’t worked and the best path forward to real,...
by TFR Staff | Nov 12, 2025 | News
In a new move to safeguard taxpayer dollars, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has formally requested an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers1 into potential fraud and misuse of funds at Texas Southern University (TSU). This call follows a recent update...
by TFR Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Commentary
Critical Steps Toward Real Relief for Texans Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott unveiled his new six-step plan to rein in Property Taxes in Texas. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is pleased to see many of our policy positions featured in the release. The...
