by Vance Ginn | Jun 25, 2025 | Texe Lege
Despite strong fundamentals, Texas risks undermining its own success story. With the world’s 8th largest economy at $2.7 trillion, an expanding labor force, and a record-breaking 2.5 million jobs added since 2015, Texas continues to lead the nation in growth. But the...
by Bill Peacock | Jun 20, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Explainers
Executive Summary Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed property tax legislation passed this session by the Texas Legislature. Since then, quite a few Texas politicians have been claiming that the Legislature committed $50 billion or so property tax relief this session....
by TFR Staff | Jun 13, 2025 | 89th TXLege
This week, TFR sent the following Letter to Governor Greg Abbott, requesting that he veto Senate Bill 646 and Senate Bill 974, two bills that grow government and expand entitlements. Dear Governor Abbott, We are writing to respectfully urge you to veto both Senate...
by Bill Peacock | Jun 12, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Overview The 89th Texas Legislature adjourned last week after approving a record-breaking $338 billion two-year budget, funded in part by a $24 billion surplus. While lawmakers advanced several high-profile measures, including a new school choice program and energy...
by TFR Staff | Jun 6, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
The 89th Texas Legislative Session came to an end on June 2nd, culminating with several meaningful wins for fiscal conservatives across the Lone Star State, but also leaving them with much to be desired and far more work to be done in future sessions. Session began...
