by Andrew McVeigh | Jul 17, 2026 | State
State spending in Texas has swelled by leaps and bounds in the last decade, growing 42% over the last four years alone. But for the first time since 2020, state leaders have signaled that fiscal restraint is necessary ahead of next session. But is it enough? The...
by TFR Staff | Jul 13, 2026 | Commentary
If Texas is serious about eliminating property taxes, government at every level must first learn to spend less. Speaking at a campaign stop in Bullard, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott emphasized that reducing the tax burden requires fiscal discipline from the state...
by TFR Staff | Jul 1, 2026 | News
A plan to enact the most substantive overhaul of Texas’ broken and skyrocketing property tax system may have the votes necessary to pass in the Texas House. At public campaign events in East Texas this week, Governor Greg Abbott announced he has commitments from more...
by TFR Staff | Jun 26, 2026 | Statements
(Austin, TX) Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) Friday officially called on State Leaders to prioritize Texas taxpayers and families by committing the entirety of the State’s Border Security Reimbursement submission towards the elimination of property...
by Andrew McVeigh | Jun 5, 2026 | Commentary
As delegates gather for the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention next week, the opportunity to help shape the state’s future will be front and center. This gathering sets the tone for the 90th Legislative Session in 2027, allowing grassroots Republicans to...