Texans Must Oppose Sports Wagering and Casinos The documented proceeds from just one rigged poker game uncovered in the FBI's October 23, 2025, enforcement action against illegal gambling networks were $7,000,000,1 a sum that highlights the extensive fraud and...
BROWSE ALL POSTS IN:
News
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Scandal Highlights Need for Reform
Dallas City Councilwoman Paula Blackmon’s recent comments have sparked concerns that she is using a taxpayer-funded lobbyist to protect her private West Texas land interests. This revelation, made during an August 27 council meeting, exposes the dangers of...
House Conservatives Seek 3rd Special Session to Deliver Property Tax Relief
Just one day after the close of the second-called special session, nearly two-dozen conservative lawmakers are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call them back to Austin for a third. On Thursday afternoon, these conservative lawmakers, led by Representative Janis Holt...
Second Special Session Ends without Property Tax Relief
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die late on the night of September 3, 2025, marking the end of the second special session of the 89th Legislature. Called by Governor Greg Abbott to address a range of pressing issues, the 30-day session saw lawmakers tackle topics...
Texas House Conservatives Deliver Win For Taxpayers and Demand More Property Tax Relief
In a stunning display of leadership, several conservative members of the Texas House secured a victory for taxpayers by standing up and blocking the final passage of a weak, mostly-for-show property tax “relief” bill, and ensuring pro-taxpayer reforms can live to...
The Special Session Agenda: A Win for Texas Taxpayers
On July 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced a robust agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, set to convene on July 21. The agenda, detailed in a proclamation, includes a range of priorities that resonate strongly with the pro-taxpayer and pro-family...








