Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 1
“We're Kind of Maxed Out at What We Can Do for Property Tax Reform” There is a lot of misinformation floating around the state of Texas when it comes to the ability of the state to reduce or eliminate property taxes. This is the first article in a series where we’ll...
OPINION: The Administrative State, not Donald Trump, is the Greatest Threat to Americans’ Liberty
Overcoming the Imperial Bureaucracy Requires a Strong Executive This opinion piece was originally published at Bill Peacock's ExcellentThought HERE. It is being republished with permission from the author. “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the...
UT Austin’s “DEI Dean” To Shape Core Curriculum
In a recent exposé1 by The Texas Horn, an independent student publication at The University of Texas at Austin, troubling details have emerged regarding Dr. Richard Reddick, the Senior Vice Provost for Curriculum and Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, who...
The Growing Harms of Sports Betting
In today's fast-paced world, the temptation of “easy money” through sports betting is hard to ignore, but it's a path littered with dangers that reach well past the stadium gates. At Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, we champion sound financial practices and aim...
A Thanksgiving Message
As Texans gather around tables this Thanksgiving, we at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility want to pause amid the turkey and football to say something simple and heartfelt: thank you. This has not been an easy year for Texas families. Grocery bills are higher. Utility...
Austin ISD’s School Closures
A Necessary Step Toward Better Fiscal Responsibility After years of fiscal mismanagement, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has finally taken a meaningful step toward some accountability. On November 22nd, the AISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10...
The Case Against Property Taxes
This post was originally published at "Liberty Taxed: A Blog on US Tax Policy" HERE. It is being republished with permission from the author. Property ownership is the cornerstone of a free society. It reflects the natural right of individuals to control what they...
The Fallout from Proposition Q’s Defeat
Austin Voters Deliver a Mandate for Fiscal Restraint The city of Austin’s recent budget proposals, following the defeat of Prop Q, are cause for concern for Austinites across the political spectrum. They are proposing massive cuts to funding for Emergency Services and...
Abbott Declares Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR Foreign Terrorist Organizations
In a significant move to safeguard Texas land and resources from foreign threats, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation1 on November 18, 2025, designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and...