Commentary
Austin Proposes Nearly $6 Billion Budget, The Biggest Ever
Austin has set forth its new proposal for the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget – and it is exactly what you would expect. The new budget initially proposed by unelected bureaucrat T.C. Broadnax, the City Manager, contains an incredible $5.9…
Trump and Cruz Promote Legislation to Stop Taxing Tips
With the cost of living skyrocketing, Americans in the lower and middle classes need every penny they can get. While many in the federal government are exacerbating the problem, some have taken small steps to ensure more money stays in…
Biden Boasts Job “Growth” and Economic Success, Reality Paints a Different Picture
When the COVID-19 Pandemic emerged at the height of a booming economy, the American people went into a near-nationwide shutdown. With the population locked in their homes, unemployment expectedly spiked to unprecedented levels. As the pandemic and accompanying lockdowns receded…
Happy Independence Day!
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we honor the principles of freedom, self-governance, and personal responsibility that our nation was founded upon. This is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers to secure these liberties…
Corporate Welfare and the Texas Stock Exchange
New York City, once the unrivaled hub of America’s financial services, is seeing its dominance wane. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a cornerstone of U.S. commerce since 1792, now faces competition from emerging financial centers like Texas. The recent…
Arkansas Holds Special Session on Property Tax Cuts, Texas Must Eliminate Them
Arkansas lawmakers have made significant strides in reducing the property tax burden on their residents. During a special legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at decreasing income and property taxes. This decision has been…
Vermont’s Misguided Property Tax Hike – Texas Must Be Vigilant
Vermont’s recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14% should serve as a stark warning to Texans about the dangers of unchecked government overreach and fiscal irresponsibility. Despite the state’s already high tax burden, the Vermont legislature, controlled by…
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation–May 2024
Unlocking Prosperity: Steering America Back to Free-Market Fundamentals As the latest economic indicators from April 2024 unfold, it’s becoming alarmingly clear that America’s path to prosperity is at a critical juncture. A steadfast return to free-market capitalism with limited government…
The Ginn Economic Brief: Texas Economic Situation – May 2024
Texas at the Forefront: Leading the Charge but Facing New Challenges Texas continues to blaze trails in the labor market, with recent data from the Texas Workforce Commission showing a robust addition of over 42,000 jobs and an unemployment rate…
Update from RPT Convention!
This week, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is in San Antonio for the Republican Party of Texas State Convention! We are here educating delegates on “Axe the Tax,” which would prioritize eliminating property taxes in the 2025 legislative session. This plan…
TFR is Headed to Convention!
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility will be attending the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio. Next week, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) will pack its bags and hit the road for San Antonio. The Republican Party of Texas (RPT)…
A Bold Vision for Texas: Eliminating Property Taxes for True Ownership
Texas should set the path forward for what is sound fiscal policy. Politicians have a clear mandate and a moral imperative to limit government spending better and abolish property taxes. The overwhelming support among Republican voters, with 78% backing the…
The Ginn Economic Brief: Texas Economic Situation – April 2024
Texas on the Brink: A Call for Free-Market Revival Overview Texas stands at a crossroads. Renowned for its robust economy and job creation, the Lone Star State now confronts economic challenges that could define its future. Excessive government spending, burdensome…
Biden Green-Lights $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill
President Biden’s recent signing of the $1.2 trillion federal spending package has served as a reminder of the Federal Government’s addiction to spending money. Specifically, taxpayer money. Despite the staggering trillions in federal debt, Biden’s endorsement of the bill fails…
Abbott Once Again Says He Wants to Eliminate School Property Taxes
Yes, it is possible… And we have a plan to do it. Yesterday, at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Texas Policy Summit, Governor Greg Abbott took the stage to address those in attendance, discussing issues ranging from school choice to…