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There is a growing belief among some politicians that promising taxpayer-funded giveaways is the fastest way to win an election. The idea is simple: give away money, expand programs, and voters will reward you. In Texas, that belief is false hope. Texans understand a fundamental truth — there is no such thing as free government money. Every dollar government hands out first comes from taxpayers: homeowners, workers, families, and small businesses already under pressure from r

Texas doesn’t have a revenue problem. Texas has a discipline problem. Every year, government spending grows faster than the people who pay for it. Families tighten their belts when costs rise. Small businesses adjust. But government? It keeps expanding — automatically. That’s backwards. Texas needs a simple, constitutional rule: Government spending should only grow by population growth plus inflation — nothing more. No loopholes. No “emergency” excuses. No blank checks. This

This is not an overnight switch. It’s a responsible process that lowers the burden every year while keeping essential services funded. Step 1: Accountability First (Stop Automatic Increases) Local governments should not be able to raise property taxes on autopilot. No property tax increase without voter approval Default growth rate = 0% unless the public explicitly approves more Step 2: Control Spending (Discipline Before Relief) Texas families and small businesses live withi

I Didn’t Come to This Issue Through Politics — I Came to It Through People I didn’t wake up one day and decide to run for office because of ambition. I was pulled into this fight. As a working man and small business owner, I spend my days driving across Fairview, Nevada, Wylie, Murphy, St. Paul, Lucas, Parker, Lowry Crossing, Allen, and surrounding communities doing service calls. I’m in kitchens, garages, small businesses, and living rooms — not conference rooms. And everywh

Because everywhere I go — on job sites, in homes, in small businesses — people tell me the same thing. They tell me their pain. Their frustration. Their fear for the future. And at some point, you stop listening… and you realize you’re being called to act. When people ask me who I am, I tell them this: I’m just a working man. A small business owner who goes to work every day. I do service calls all across Fairview and the surrounding towns — Nevada, Wylie, Murphy, St. Paul, L

“I’m conservative. I’m focused on property taxes. I’m independent enough to hold government accountable. I’m not here for party games.” This government has given away $6 billion without your approval has given away $13 million to left-wing extremist groups, That is not what we voted for in the last election. This government is building monuments until itself and nothing for you. This government has chosen to be unaccountable while your grocery bill is getting larger and your

Three Real Steps — Not Empty Promises Texans are not confused about property taxes. They are angry because the system is structurally broken, not because rates are too high in a single year. Every election cycle, we hear the same talking points: “We cut rates” “We increased exemptions” “We’ll review the process” Yet property tax bills keep rising. That tells us one thing clearly: this is not a rate problem — it is a system problem. If we are serious about fixing property taxe

Hook (use this as the opening line): If your home is paid off but you’re still afraid of losing it, the problem isn’t ownership — it’s the system. For weeks, Texans have been debating property taxes — and rightly so. Property taxes have become a crushing burden for retirees and working families alike, forcing people who did everything right to consider selling the homes they worked their entire lives to own. But the comments I’m seeing tell a deeper, more troubling story. Tex

Texans are told every election cycle that eliminating property taxes is “too difficult,” “too expensive,” or “not realistic.” But recent legislative actions tell a different story. According to official Texas House voting records, the Legislature approved a measure authorizing approximately $5 billion in public funds to be directed toward investment and financial programs — without a direct vote or consent from Texas taxpayers. This was not a statewide referendum. This was no

There’s been a lot of fear circulating lately around public education in Texas. Some are claiming that teachers will be defunded or that schools will be bankrupted if unconstitutional taxation systems are challenged. That claim is simply not true. Teachers are protected under the Texas Constitution. Public education funding is not optional — it is a constitutional requirement. Schools must be funded, and teachers must be paid. That obligation does not disappear because Texans

No Relief. No Reform. Texans across the state are saying the same thing: property taxes are out of control, and cosmetic fixes are no longer enough. I want to personally thank the 35,000+ members of the Eliminate Property Tax community for standing up and demanding something bigger than slogans — real, structural reform. Your voices matter. Your persistence matters. And your understanding of how deeply property taxes affect families, retirees, farmers, and small business owne

Across Texas, we’re seeing more three-way races than usual. Some people see that and assume division or instability. I see something very different. I see voters paying attention. Three-way races don’t happen when people are asleep. They happen when citizens are engaged, asking questions, and looking closely at who is actually representing them. That’s not a warning sign — it’s a signal. What Voters Are Really Saying At every level of government, Texans are asking the same ba

Every few weeks, a new headline appears. Billions missing. Hundreds of defendants. Largest investigations in U.S. history. And yet—no meaningful accountability. Recently, Americans learned of a $14 billion Medicare fraud scheme, now labeled the largest healthcare fraud investigation ever, involving 354 defendants. At the same time, the public is still reckoning with the Mississippi welfare scandal, where money intended for the poorest citizens was diverted by insiders and pol

Low voter turnout isn’t because people don’t care. It’s because too many people feel powerless. Across this country, Americans are told every day that fraud has been exposed, misconduct uncovered, and corruption revealed. We see hearings. We see reports. We see headlines. We see millions — even billions — of dollars discussed. But here’s what people don’t see: Accountability. No one goes to jail. No one is personally responsible. No one feels consequences. So people start ask

Every year Texans ask the same question: Why do my property taxes keep going up even when tax rates are “cut”? The honest answer is uncomfortable for politicians, but simple for voters to understand. Texas does not have a property tax problem. Texas has a spending and consent problem. Appraisal Inflation Has Replaced Voter Approval In theory, property appraisals are meant to reflect market value. In practice, they’ve become a backdoor revenue tool. When appraisals rise: Gover

Texans are being told the same thing every year: we need more money. But the truth is simpler — and more uncomfortable. Texas does not have a revenue problem. Texas has a spending discipline problem. How the System Breaks Down The problem doesn’t start with your local appraisal notice. It starts at the top. The Legislature writes broad tax and spending laws. The Governor signs them into effect. When spending grows faster than discipline, the State begins to rely on surpluses

Texas Supreme Court, Fair Valuations, and the Constitutional Question Why This Matters The Texas Supreme Court has made something unmistakably clear: property taxation in Texas must be equal, uniform, and constitutional — and unconstitutional appraisal methods do not become lawful simply because a taxpayer once accepted them. This principle matters not only to homeowners and small business owners, but to the integrity of the Texas Constitution itself. For years, appraisal dis

Today I had the opportunity to meet Candi Noble and Forrester. Both were gracious, respectful, and took the time to shake my hand and wish me a happy holiday — and I gladly wished them the same. Moments like that are why I believe the Republican Party is strong today. We are a party that welcomes different ideas, honors the primary process, and allows conservatives to decide — openly and honestly — who they believe should lead. That unity, even in disagreement, is a strength.

Tonight, I was reminded why the Republican Party is strong. Not because we all agree — but because we don’t. I saw Republicans with different opinions, different priorities, and different ideas standing together and honoring the primary election process. That matters. A party that allows open debate, welcomes disagreement, and respects the will of voters is a party built to last. Primary elections are not a weakness. They are a strength. They are where ideas are tested, where

Many Texans are confused about what my lawsuit is actually arguing, so I want to explain it clearly, honestly, and without political spin . This case is not about attacking public schools. It is not about a judge setting tax rates. And it is not about refunds or chaos. This case is about whether Texas is following its own Constitution when it funds public education through property taxes. The Texas Constitution Creates a Duty — And Limits How It Can Be Funded The Texas Co