by Andrew McVeigh | Aug 25, 2026 | Federal
The United States crossed $40 trillion in total public debt on August 18, 2026.1 The Treasury’s Debt to the Penny series2 showed a whopping $40,047,425,768,420.22 that day, up from just under $40 trillion the day before. Out of that historic figure, $32.3 trillion is...
by TFR Staff | Aug 21, 2026 | Explainers
Every year, Texas taxpayers go through the same cycle.1 Appraisal districts certify property values, cities, counties, school districts and other taxing units build their proposed budgets, and then set the property tax rates that will determine how much revenue they...
by Andrew McVeigh | Aug 19, 2026 | State
Governor Abbott and newly-appointed Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines are teaming up to investigate waste and admin bloat. Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested1 Texas Comptroller Don Huffines to investigate the finances of up to four independent...
by TFR Staff | Aug 13, 2026 | Local
Fort Worth officials face a significant budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027 after certified property tax rolls came in lower than projected. The projected general fund gap rose from an earlier estimate of roughly $49 million to approximately $77–78 million1 once the...
by TFR Staff | Aug 7, 2026 | Commentary
The Republican Party of Texas has released the official, delegate-approved 2026 Platform.1 After the June convention in Houston, the final document is now public. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is pleased to report that every one of our primary policy initiatives,...
