by Andrew McVeigh | Apr 10, 2026 | State
What Are Interim Charges? Every two years, after the Texas Legislature’s regular session, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House issue “interim charges,” essentially homework assignments for each chamber’s committees. They tell the committees what topics...
by TFR Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Commentary
James Talarico’s Votes Against Income and Death Tax Bans Show a Clear Pattern of Fiscal Recklessness as He Runs for U.S. Senate Texas has stayed strong and attractive to families and businesses for many reasons, but one of the biggest is this: we don’t punish success...
by TFR Staff | Mar 6, 2026 | News
The dust has settled on the 2026 Texas Republican Primary,1 and the results signal a resounding mandate from voters for fiscal restraint, lower taxes, and accountable government. These primaries not only selected nominees for key offices but also featured ballot...
by TFR Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Commentary
Texas House members are not allowed to hold another paid public office. Yet, State Rep. Stan Kitzman1 (R-Brookshire) appears to be doing exactly that. Stan Kitzman the General Manager? Documents obtained by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility show that Kitzman,...
by TFR Staff | Sep 5, 2025 | News
Just one day after the close of the second-called special session, nearly two-dozen conservative lawmakers are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call them back to Austin for a third. On Thursday afternoon, these conservative lawmakers, led by Representative Janis Holt...
