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Phil King Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Phil King Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

State Rep. Phil King of Weatherford was endorsed for re-election today by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. "Phil King has consistently proven himself to be a strong, commonsense conservative who listens to his constituents, not the special interests in Austin," said...

Jim Landtroop Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Jim Landtroop Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Plainview conservative should be re-elected to Texas House in '12. State Rep. Jim Landtroop of Plainview received the endorsement today of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. "In campaigning for office, Jim Landtroop created a 'contract' with his constituents that he...

Charles Perry Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Charles Perry Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

State Rep. Charles Perry of Lubbock was endorsed for re-election by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. "Charles Perry proved himself to be a strong, commonsense conservative who put the needs of his constituents ahead of the special interests in Austin," said the...

Empower Texans Endorse Willett for Texas Supreme Court

While many voters focus on legislative and executive races, the judiciary — particularly the Supreme Court of Texas — wields profound influence over the State's economy and the lives of 25 million Texans. The president of Empower Texans today announced the...

Hancock Senate Run Endorsed By TFR

Hancock Senate Run Endorsed By TFR

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility today endorsed Kelly Hancock in his run for the Texas Senate in 2012. "As member of the Texas House, Kelly Hancock has been an effective legislator working on behalf of Texas taxpayers," said Michael Quinn Sullivan, president of Texans...

2011 Constitutional Amendments

2011 Constitutional Amendments

On November 8th, 2011, Texans will have the opportunity to vote on 10 proposed amendments to the state's constitution. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility offers our views and recommendations. PROPOSITION 1 Ballot reads– “The constitutional amendment authorizing the...

Birdwell Endorsed By TFR

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility endorsed State Sen. Brian Birdwell for re-election in 2012 campaign season. "Sen. Birdwell made a promise to protect the pocketbooks of Texas' hard-working taxpayers and to put a lid on excessive government spending, and that is...

Suddenly Responsible?

Suddenly Responsible?

The San Antonio Express-News wants lawmakers to hold on to the state surplus revenue. The longer lawmakers hold it, the longer they will be tempted to spend it.