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...
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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...
Gold Currency Bill Stalling Once Again… And Time is Running Out
At a time when inflation continues to eat away at savings and federal monetary policy grows increasingly reckless, Texas lawmakers have a chance to take a bold stand for financial freedom. House Bill 1056 (HB 1056) by Rep. Mark Dorazio (R-San Antonio) offers Texans a...
Gold-Backed Currency Bill at Risk as Senate Committee Stalls
A promising piece of legislation that would empower Texans to protect their wealth and push back against federal monetary overreach is being quietly delayed in the Texas Senate—and time is running out. House Bill 1056 (HB 1056), which passed the Texas House on May 2nd...