The failure of property tax relief efforts over the last six years is a perfect example of how local governments are using taxpayer money to lobby against the interests of Texans.  Most local governments have abandoned any semblance of fiscal…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 26th, 2025  Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 28 (SB 28) – Texas Lottery Restrictions Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to both Texas state lawmakers and…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 25th, 2025  Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) – Teacher pay increases at expense of taxpayers. Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to both…

Texas House Leadership Sidesteps Full House Vote In a move that bypasses traditional legislative procedures and disrespects taxpayers, the Texas House Administration Committee has unilaterally approved significant budget increases for legislative offices, including a controversial new stipend for Democrat vice…

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, regulatory negligence,…

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. Subject: Senate Bill 40 (SB 40)…

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 utilize…

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…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 11th, 2025  Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) –  Property Tax Relief, Raising the Homestead Exemption Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to…

A sentiment making its way around the Texas Legislature is that providing tax relief for property owners is “too big of a commitment.” An element of this sentiment was expressed several times in a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing where…

A Step Toward Fiscal Reform, But More Is Needed Governor Greg Abbott’s recent “State of the State” address highlighted several important priorities for Texas. While Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) commends the Governor’s efforts to address property tax relief and…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for February 4th, 2025  Texas House of Representatives None Texas Senate Subject: Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) –  School Choice Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to both Texas state lawmakers and…

Texans Will Get Less Than $4 Billion Out of the $24 Billion Budget Surplus Executive Summary Though it is difficult to discern from recent statements made by Texas’ legislative leaders, the Texas Senate has budgeted only $3 billion for new…

Texas House Leadership’s Push to Raise Budgets Without a Vote is a Direct Assault on Fiscal Responsibility and Democracy The Texas House of Representatives is currently embroiled in a troubling move that raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and fiscal…

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 23, 2025  Texas House of Representatives Subject: HR 4 –  House Rules Resolution Subject: HR 4 –  House Rules Resolution – Specific Amendments Texas Senate None Reminder: Vote Notices…