by TFR Staff | Aug 1, 2025 | Commentary
As part of the first 30-day special session of 2025, property tax relief is once again on the agenda—and rightly so. Texans continue to struggle under the weight of one of the highest property tax burdens in the nation. Governor Abbott’s call for the special session...
by Andrew McVeigh | Jul 29, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Commentary
The Texas Senate is set to deliberate and vote on Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) during the current special session, a pivotal measure introduced by State Senator Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying by local governments. This bill follows Senate Bill...
by TFR Staff | Jul 23, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Commentary
On July 21, 2025, State Senator Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) introduced Senate Bill 12, a measure to outlaw taxpayer-funded lobbying. If signed into law, SB 12 would mark a major victory for Texas taxpayers, targeting the unjust practice of governments using public...
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...
