by Vance Ginn | Nov 7, 2024 | Texe Lege
Texas is at a critical point in addressing its housing affordability crisis. As the property tax burden on Texans is at historic highs, the State’s housing market faces serious challenges that drive up costs and limit access to affordable homes. Solving this...
by TFR Staff | Aug 21, 2024 | News
The controversial and fiscally irresponsible guaranteed income program proposed by Harris County leadership, UpliftHarris, has been resurrected by the county’s Commissioner Court. Originally introduced in January 2024, the program aimed to supply a monthly...
by TFR Staff | Aug 14, 2024 | News
This November, Houston voters will face a crucial decision regarding a historic $4.4 billion bond proposal for the Houston Independent School District (HISD). This bond, the largest in Texas history, has garnered unanimous support from bureaucrats at the...
by TFR Staff | Jun 27, 2024 | Local, News
Tarrant County has taken another step towards giving more money back to taxpayers by increasing the homestead exemption to the maximum allowed by state law. Following the implementation of a 10% homestead exemption last year, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has...
by TFR Staff | Jun 5, 2024 | News
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications...
