by Andrew McVeigh | Jan 14, 2026 | Research
Over 20 Years of State Spending Growth In 2003, Republicans achieved an historic milestone by gaining control of the Texas state government, the executive and both chambers of the Legislature, for the first time in decades. Since then, Republicans have...
by Vance Ginn | Sep 18, 2025 | Commentary
Cut the Crony Funds, Bring Back Free Enterprise Gallup’s latest survey on capitalism should be a wake-up call. Nationally, only 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively, down from 60% just a few years ago and the lowest rating ever recorded. Even more alarming,...
by TFR Staff | Nov 14, 2024 | News
Just one week after the 2024 election in which the Republican Party further expanded their majorities in both chambers of the Texas Legislature, pre-filing of bills for the 2025 legislative session has started. Thanks to the widespread victories of...
by Vance Ginn | Nov 7, 2024 | Texe Lege
Texas is at a critical point in addressing its housing affordability crisis. As the property tax burden on Texans is at historic highs, the State’s housing market faces serious challenges that drive up costs and limit access to affordable homes. Solving this...
by TFR Staff | Oct 4, 2024 | News
Every year, the non-profit organization Truth in Accounting publishes its Financial State of the States report, which evaluates the fiscal health of all 50 states based on their latest financial data. The 2024 report is a thorough, data-driven analysis that digs into...
