89th TXLege
Dustin Burrows Secures Speakership
Democrat Majority Defeats Republican Nominee David Cook On Tuesday, the long-awaited and highly contentious race for Speaker of the Texas House came to a disappointing conclusion for advocates of small government and fiscal responsibility. A majority of Democrat House members were…
Vote Notice – 1.16.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 16, 2025 (Day 3 of the 89th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: HR 3 – Housekeeping Resolution Subject: HR 3 – Housekeeping Resolution – Specific Amendments…
Vote Notice – 1.14.2025
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for January 14, 2025 (Day 1 of the 89th Legislative Session): Texas House of Representatives Subject: Speaker of the House Texas Senate None Reminder: Vote Notices are provided to both Texas state…
A Letter to Legislators
Today, on the first day of the 89th Legislative Session, TFR sent the following message to members of the Texas Legislature congratulating them on their election and informing them about the Fiscal Responsibility Index: Dear State Senator or State Representative, …
The Taxpayer’s Guide to the Texas Legislature: The Basics
The 2025 Texas legislative session is set to begin on January 14th, and with it comes an opportunity to enact meaningful reforms to benefit Texans. For taxpayers, it is crucial to understand the legislative process, key dates, and mechanisms that…