by TFR Staff | Mar 27, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
In a story that blends real estate interests, taxpayer dollars, political intrigue, and legislative sleight-of-hand, recent developments in the Texas House have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the state’s political process—particularly the blurred lines...
by Bill Peacock | Mar 24, 2025 | Research
Texans to Receive Only $6 Billion in Property Tax Relief New Spending Reduces Potential Tax Cuts Now and in the Future When the Texas Senate meets this week to debate and adopt the 2026-27 budget for the state of Texas, it is likely to put Texas on track to approve...
by Vance Ginn | Mar 21, 2025 | Texe Lege
Texas’ state government has a $24 billion surplus and a $28.5 billion Rainy Day Fund. Instead of using this overcollected taxpayer money to substantially cut taxes, government spending, and regulations, the 89th Texas Legislature is often advancing legislation in this...
by Vance Ginn | Mar 3, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas taxpayers have an urgent need for property tax relief, which should include a clear path to eliminating school district maintenance and operations (M&O) property taxes—the largest portion of Texans’ property tax bills. Despite claims of historic tax cuts,...
by Bill Peacock | Feb 28, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
The failure of property tax relief efforts over the last six years is a perfect example of how local governments are using taxpayer money to lobby against the interests of Texans. Most local governments have abandoned any semblance of fiscal sanity. This can be...
