Combined scores from the House and the Senate averaged 42 out of 100 points for fiscal responsibility.
Corporate Welfare
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs New Corporate Welfare Scheme into Law
Both the Republican Party of Texas and the Democrat Party of Texas oppose corporate handouts in their platforms
New Corporate Welfare Program Passes Senate, Inching Closer to Becoming Law
The new program would replace the controversial Chapter 313 program opposed by Democrat and Republican activists.
Schools and Big Business Lobby Senate Committee for New Corporate Welfare Program
Advocates for House Bill 5 said Texas needs a replacement for the defunct Chapter 313 program to maintain an economic advantage over other states.
Texas House Continues to Support More Corporate Welfare
Only 21 Republicans voted against a measure that shells out millions to the “woke” entertainment industry.
Texas House Delays Vote on Corporate Welfare Amid Conservative Opposition
“I can’t imagine a more blatant slap in taxpayers’ faces than this bill,” said Tim Hardin, president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility.
Majority of House Members Indicate Support for More Corporate Welfare Handouts
Its future in the Senate, however, is much less certain.
Huffines Blasts Texas Lawmakers for Supporting Corporate Welfare Programs
The former state senator is pushing back against the proposed revival of the chapter 313 corporate welfare program.
Citizens Criticize Texas House’s New Corporate Welfare Program
“Texas taxpayers deserve better,” said Texans for Fiscal Responsibility President Tim Hardin.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signals Support for Casino Gambling
“A gaming version of the Great Wolf Lodge.”