Reps Ellzey and Carter Join Dems in Support of Kill Switches in Cars
If you've been scrolling X or other social media platforms lately, you've probably seen the outrage over the so-called "car kill switch" requirement. A post from the John Birch Society on April 271 laid it out plainly: 57 House Republicans voted "no" on an...
May 2 Bond Elections: The Local Debt Tsunami
This Saturday, May 2, Texans in cities, counties, school districts and special districts across the state will head to the polls for local elections that have the potential to carry a heavy price tag. Tens of billions of dollars in new debt from bond proposals...
$47 Million Waste of Taxpayer Money Derailed by Austin Mayor?
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP)1 tried to pass a massive workspace upgrade2 for themselves, funded with taxpayer dollars. ATP, the agency overseeing the massive Project Connect3 light rail project, was set to vote this week on spending $32 million for an 8-10...
DEI Didn’t Die at the University of North Texas
An undercover video1 led to the firing of a UNT employee, Paige Falco, who was formerly a field education coordinator in UNT’s Department of Social Work. In the video, Falco openly admits that DEI is “definitely still a focus” despite the 2023 statewide ban signed by...
Fredericksburg ISD’s $339 Million Tax Bill in Disguise
What FISD Isn’t Saying Out Loud As Fredericksburg families sit down with their property tax bills each year, many are already feeling the squeeze. Texas property taxes have become one of the heaviest burdens in the country, and the hill country is no exception. So...
Abbott Deals The Casino Lobby A Losing Hand
Governor Greg Abbott seems to have firmly closed the door on casino-style gambling in Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, delivering welcome news for hardworking Texas families and taxpayers who prioritize fiscal discipline over predatory revenue schemes. On...
Legislature Releases 2026 Interim Charges. Do Property Taxes Make the Cut?
What Are Interim Charges? Every two years, after the Texas Legislature’s regular session, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House issue “interim charges,” essentially homework assignments for each chamber’s committees. They tell the committees what topics...
Remembering the Life of Bob Bruce: A True Champion for Texas Taxpayers
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Bruce, a true American patriot, a bold partner for a better Texas, and one of the conservative movement’s strongest voices in the fight to protect taxpayers and families. Bob Bruce was a man who lived...
The Texas Lottery: Decades of Scandal, Corruption, and Fiscal Irresponsibility
For over three decades, the Texas Lottery has been sold to Texans as a voluntary way to support public education without raising taxes. But its troubled and controversial history, especially the recent developments suggesting an organized crime syndicate had...