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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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.
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.
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.