by TFR Staff | Feb 26, 2025 | Texe Lege
For far too long, Texas taxpayers have been forced to foot the bill for lobbyists who often work against their own interests. Taxpayer-funded lobbying by local governments is an unethical practice that drains public funds and undermines the will of the people. ...
by TFR Staff | Feb 18, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
Texas Lottery Under Fire for Alleged Money Laundering and Corruption The Texas Lottery has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as recent Senate Finance Committee hearings exposed a series of alarming allegations, including money laundering,...
by TFR Staff | Feb 17, 2025 | 89th TXLege, Vote Notices
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 18th, 2025 Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) – No bail for illegal aliens charged with felonies....
by Andrew McVeigh | Feb 13, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
On Thursday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Senate’s initially proposed property tax relief legislation, which raises the homestead exemption for school property taxes. SB 4, along with it’s accompanying constitutional amendment SJR 2, will...
by TFR Staff | Feb 12, 2025 | 89th TXLege, News
The Texas Senate has recently passed SB 2, a landmark piece of legislation that introduces school choice for families across the state. This bill seeks to ensure that Texas students have access to the best educational opportunities available, whether that means...