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The False Hope: Why Giving Away Taxpayer Money Will Never Win in Texas

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 rising costs.





Texans Don’t Want Handouts — They Want Accountability



Texas was built on hard work, responsibility, and independence. That mindset hasn’t changed.


When politicians promise to give away taxpayer money, Texans hear:


  • Higher property taxes later

  • Bigger government

  • Fewer limits and less oversight

  • Programs that grow but never shrink



That’s not leadership. That’s a warning sign.





Why the “Free Money” Strategy Keeps Failing



Some politicians believe more spending equals more support. But Texans have seen the results:


  • Bloated budgets

  • Runaway property appraisals

  • Government growth that outpaces population growth

  • Promises that never result in tax relief



Texas voters have learned the lesson: short-term giveaways always lead to long-term costs.





What Actually Wins in Texas Elections



Candidates who win in Texas understand three simple principles:


  1. Taxpayer money is not political currency

  2. Government must live within firm limits

  3. Spending should never grow faster than population and inflation



Texans trust leaders who respect the Constitution and the taxpayer — not those who try to buy votes with borrowed money.





Real Compassion Means Fiscal Discipline



Giving away taxpayer money is not compassion.

Real leadership means:


  • Controlling spending

  • Protecting taxpayers

  • Creating opportunity instead of dependency

  • Making government live within its means



Texas doesn’t need bigger government.

Texas needs better, disciplined government.





The Bottom Line for Texas Voters



The era of “free money” politics is ending in Texas.


Politicians who believe taxpayer giveaways are the answer will continue to lose — because Texans know the truth:


You cannot build a strong state by spending it into submission.




Freddie America

Conservative | Solutions-Based Leadership

Powering Texas with Integrity


 
 
 

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