by Vance Ginn | Oct 10, 2025 | Commentary
Texas continues to outperform most of the nation in job creation and output, but signs of cooling are appearing beneath the surface. The latest data from the Texas Workforce Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Bureau of Economic Analysis show that while Texas’...
by TFR Staff | Oct 3, 2025 | Local
On September 29, 2025, the City of Whitesboro in North Texas approved a 51.2% increase in its total property tax rate, resulting in an unprecedented 61.6% tax increase for all properties. This decision, made without a vote of approval by the people, drew immediate...
by TFR Staff | Oct 1, 2025 | Explainers
Unmasking Taxing Tactics in Texas In Texas, local governments wield significant authority over taxation and spending decisions that directly impact residents’ financial well-being. Local entities such as cities, counties, school districts, and special districts...
by TFR Staff | Sep 25, 2025 | State
On November 4th, Texans across the State will go to the polls to vote on seventeen (17) proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. These proposed amendments were passed by at least a two-thirds majority of both chambers of the Texas Legislature and require a...
by TFR Staff | Sep 22, 2025 | Local
In an era when fiscal restraint should be the guiding principle for government entities, the City of Austin recently demonstrated their disregard for taxpayers by unveiling a new logo as part of a “strategic modernization,” costing taxpayers over $1.1 million. The...
