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...
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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
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...
Texas Has Largest 10-Year Growth in Private Sector Jobs Among All States
Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken today released figures showing that Texas created more private sector jobs than any other state in the nation over the last 10 years and has the lowest unemployment rate among the 10 largest states in the nation. Pauken cited the U.S.
State Rep. Hill’s Retirement Good For Taxpayers
AUSTIN, Texas – The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Fred Hill (R-Richardson) isn’t seeking re-election. This is welcome news for Texas’ taxpayers, according to the president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility.
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.