by TFR Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Commentary
Overview Despite historic efforts to deliver property tax relief by the Legislature, Texans continue to face rising property tax bills. Why? While the state has reduced school district M&O property tax rates and increased the Homestead exemption, cities,...
by TFR Staff | Jul 11, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
On July 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced a robust agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, set to convene on July 21. The agenda, detailed in a proclamation, includes a range of priorities that resonate strongly with the pro-taxpayer and pro-family...
by TFR Staff | Jul 11, 2025 | Statements
On Wednesday, July 9th, TFR shared the following Press Release regarding the announcement of Governor Greg Abbott’s Special Session additional agenda items: Austin, TX — Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) today praised Governor Greg Abbott for including key...
by TFR Staff | Nov 7, 2023 | Texe Lege
As the third special legislative session reaches its forced conclusion, it does so with not much in the way to show for it, especially regarding efforts on school choice. In continuance of what seems to be a long-standing trend, efforts to implement a school choice...
by Andrew McVeigh | Oct 26, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News
With more than half of the special session already over, on Wednesday, the Texas House finally took up and considered four bills on the Floor for debate. Two House bills and two Senate bills considered included: SB 7 by Senator Middleton (R-Galveston) – Carried...
