FIGHTING FOR A TEXAS FAMILIES CAN AFFORD
Who We Are
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility is an independent educational non-profit organization seeking to illuminate the actions of government, educate and equip citizens to effectively advocate for pro-taxpayer and pro-family reforms, and hold lawmakers accountable for their actions.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2006, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility set out to champion fiscal conservatism and policies that put Texas taxpayers first. In 2007, we launched the Fiscal Responsibility Index, our biennial scorecard that grades lawmakers on their budget and economic votes, and introduced the Taxpayer Pledge to encourage legislators to avoid tax hikes. Since then we’ve called out corporate welfare for adding to families’ tax burdens and crafted the Texas Prosperity Plan to eliminate property taxes using state surpluses,
ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, and cap budget growth to prioritize family needs. Through our “Fiscal Note” newsletter, “Taxpayer Talks” podcast, and statewide events, we educate Texans, pushing for wins like the $12.7 billion property tax cut in 2023 while challenging wasteful spending. Today, we’re also focused on equipping every Texan with the ability to defend their right to a fiscally responsible government.
MEET THE TEAM
Andrew McVeigh IV
President
Andrew McVeigh currently serves as President and CEO of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. Born into a military family, Andrew is a graduate of Texas A&M University, with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. Andrew has worked on or managed campaigns for conservative candidates in Texas, and worked in the Texas Legislature for three sessions. He is a husband, a faithful Christian, and proud son of Texas. He currently resides in Austin with his wife.
Vance Ginn
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Vance Ginn, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized economist and one of America’s leading advocates for free-market policies that promote economic growth, expand opportunity, and ensure fiscal responsibility. His career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to advancing policies that empower individuals, limit government overreach, and foster long-term prosperity.
Bill Peacock
Senior Fellow
A senior fellow at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Bill Peacock has spent the last 30+ years fighting for liberty at the state and national level by combining his love for theology, economics, and public policy. He focuses on a variety of issues, including energy, regulatory, and fiscal policy, property rights, natural resources, public education, and the relationship between faith, free markets, and economic prosperity. After working in Texas government for 10 years, Bill now works with clients and grassroots groups through his company, TortillaCoast, in this effort. Bill also hosts ExcellentThought, where he writes about the intersection of faith, culture, and public policy. He lives with his wife and son in the Texas Hill Country where they attend a reformed church.
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“The problem is not that the people are taxed too little.
The problem is that government spends too much.”
Ronald Reagan