The Fiscal Note: Casino Giant Spends BIG in Texas Special Election

Happy Friday!

Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note.

Campaign Finance Reports show that roughly 94% of Texas State Senate candidate John Huffman’s funding and support for this special election campaign comes from one big casino giant.

Next up, Vance Ginn’s economic brief details how the Texas economy is looking, including his recommendations for improving the economy and charting a path forward for state lawmakers.

And in case you missed it last week, check out our Explainer detailing “The Games Local Governments Play” with our property taxes.

Dive in to all these developments, and more, below!

As Texas voters gear up for elections on November 4, 2025, new developments in the special election to fill Texas Senate District 9’s seat is raising eyebrows from taxpayers, with a deluge of foreign casino money pouring into one candidate’s coffers…

Texas continues to outperform most of the nation in job creation and output, but signs of cooling are appearing beneath the surface. The latest data from the Texas Workforce Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Bureau of Economic Analysis show that while Texas’ economy remains strong, inflation and excessive spending threaten its momentum…

Local entities such as cities, counties, school districts, and special districts often employ sophisticated deception strategies to mask the true extent of tax increases and spending growth…