Texans don’t have to raise taxes to obtain better services, or eliminate services to reduce spending. In fact, by harnessing the reins of the private sector, Texans can cut both state and local taxes and have better services: better streets, better libraries, cleaner water, better airports, better police protection, a better environment, better schools.
Local Government
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
FACT SHEET: Understanding Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Taxpayer-funded lobbying (TFL) is a complex and unfortunate feature of state and local governance. While lobbying is typically associated with private interest groups attempting to influence government decisions, taxpayer-funded lobbying flips this model: it involves government entities themselves using public funds to influence legislative outcomes. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s...
May 1, 2026