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 25, 2025 | Commentary
A Necessary Step Toward Better Fiscal Responsibility After years of fiscal mismanagement, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has finally taken a meaningful step toward some accountability. On November 22nd, the AISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10...
by Vance Ginn | Nov 24, 2025 | Commentary
This post was originally published at “Liberty Taxed: A Blog on US Tax Policy” HERE. It is being republished with permission from the author. Property ownership is the cornerstone of a free society. It reflects the natural right of individuals to control...
by TFR Staff | Nov 21, 2025 | Commentary
Austin Voters Deliver a Mandate for Fiscal Restraint The city of Austin’s recent budget proposals, following the defeat of Prop Q, are cause for concern for Austinites across the political spectrum. They are proposing massive cuts to funding for Emergency Services and...
by Bill Peacock | Nov 19, 2025 | Explainers
For almost 20 years, there have been serious discussions in Texas about eliminating property taxes. And during that period, few Texas politicians have made serious attempts to do anything about this. In fact, as a body, the Texas Legislature (including state-wide...
