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 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...
by Vance Ginn | Jun 6, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Taxpayers should be alarmed at final 2026–27 budget passed by the Texas Legislature. What started as competing proposals from the Senate and House has ended in a bloated conference committee budget that dramatically expands state government beyond what key measures...
by Bill Peacock | May 30, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Texe Lege
Texas Taxpayers Need a Break State Funds Spending Up $25 Billion The Texas Legislature is on the verge of adopting its final budget for the 2026-27 fiscal biennium. Few people are aware of this, but that budget consists of two bills: Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 500....