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State Rep. Cain Files Universal School Choice Legislation
The Texas Parental Empowerment Act of 2025 will allow state funds to follow students to any school that serves their needs.
New Legislation Proposes Checks on Texas Executive Power During Emergencies
The bill requires emergency orders to be narrowly tailored and subject to expedited judicial review and sunsets them after 30 days unless the Legislature approves them.
El Paso ISD Asks Students For Their Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations
The district circulated an “Equity Assessment Survey” to 9th through 12th graders.
Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Eliminate In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
In 2001, Texas became the first state to pass legislation that allowed illegal aliens that live in Texas to receive in-state tuition.
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Houston METRO Wastes 183k on Propaganda; Chairman Receives $1k Monthly Car Allowance
Channel 13News investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino has a revealing piece today about how Houston METRO is wasting over $183,000 on commercials running before movies in theaters that tell viewers how wonderful they are and how they can better use their time by...
Taxpayers Funding Anti-Taxpayer Lobbyists
Taxpayers had a good day in court this week, but it doesn't make up for the untold millions of dollars government entities have used in our money to lobby against the interests of the people paying for big government. Some time ago my friend Peggy Venable at Americans...
A Hero And A Gentleman
Not only is he one of the best members of the Texas Legislature on fiscal issues, but State Rep. Jim Jackson (R-Carrollton) is a gentleman in the finest sense of the word. I had the honor of presenting him the "Texas Taxpayer Hero" Award at an event in Dallas this...
Lawmakers Caught With Hands in Trauma Cookie Jar
Remember how the sporting goods tax has been diverted from state parks and the soon-to-be-abolished telephone infrastructure tax was funneled into general revenues after its purpose of connecting rural schools andl libraries had long been achieved. The San Antonio...
One Spendoholic Goes Honest
Not much of a surprise, everyone's been whispering about it for weeks, but it was announced last night that State Rep. Kirk England of Grand Prairie is swapping the "R" for a "D." Given that he only rated a 47% on fiscal issues, first-termer England had signaled his...
Houston Chornicle Story Warns that “Bond Mania” May Wipe Out Property Tax Cut
The Houston Chronicle reports today that over 100 school districts around the state are submitting bond proposals to voters in November that could in many cases either substantially reduce of completely offset the property tax cut promised by state leaders. Harris...
Checking The Receipt For State Government
You can watch the TFR Spendometer to see how fast state government is spending your money, but a great feature at Comptroller Susan Combs' official website lets you see where the money goes. Thanks to legislation championed by the friends of TFR, Comptroller Combs...
State Rep. Hill’s Retirement Good For Taxpayers
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. Michael Quinn Sullivan said today that Fred Hill was the chief...
Fred Hill Won’t Seek Re-election, Regrets Not Raising Taxes
The Dallas Morning News blog is reporting that Rep. Fred Hill (R-Richardson) will not seek re-election. Hill now tells the Morning News that his one regret is "not passing legislation letting North Texas have local elections on expanding rail service."...