This Week's Conservative Wins in Texas
📅 Week of April 21
Texas Republicans are piling up the conservative victories as the Legislative Session continues, and they're showing no signs of slowing down.
From the classroom to the border to the power grid, conservatives are stacking up wins that will shape the state for years to come. These aren’t feel-good headlines or symbolic gestures. They’re real policies making real changes, and voters are noticing.
With President Trump backing Texas’s school choice victory and a flurry of GOP priorities now headed to Governor Abbott’s desk, the momentum is unmistakable.
Let’s break down another huge week for Texas First priorities.
The Main Story – A Conservative Surge in Austin
The Texas Legislature is racking up wins and this week showcased why Republicans hold the majority. From working alongside President Trump to push back on DC's years-long failure at the border to building a stronger grid, cutting red tape, and protecting our kids, Texas lawmakers are delivering results while dealing with Democrat obstruction.
Governor Abbott’s signature border operation continues to produce real results. Illegal crossings have dropped sharply since President Trump took office. The Texas House passed new legislation to boost nuclear power and secure our energy future. And the Governor signed the DOGE bill into law, creating a new agency to slash waste and streamline state government.
These aren’t just conservative slogans, they’re victories that matter to working Texans. At a time when trust in national institutions is at an all-time low, Texas is showing what real leadership looks like.
And with the end of Session approaching, that contrast is only getting sharper.
Let us know what you think about these BIG wins in our Texas First Survey.
New reporting from The Wall Street Journal confirms illegal border crossings are down dramatically, thanks in large part to Texas's aggressive enforcement policies under Operation Lone Star. Texas's additional $6.5 billion investment is proving what happens when conservatives lead.
The Texas House passed a bill, authored by Rep. Cody Harris, to expand the state’s nuclear capacity, something long overdue. With population growth and increased energy demand, lawmakers are making smart, conservative investments in Texas’s future. It’s part of a broader strategy to strengthen the grid without compromising affordability.
Gov. Abbott just signed the Texas DOGE bill into law. Modeled after President Trump’s efficiency office, SB 14 creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, tasked with cutting waste, eliminating outdated rules, and helping Texans more easily navigate state government. It’s a win for taxpayers and small businesses alike.
Governor Abbott this week reiterated his call to strengthen bail laws and keep violent criminals off the streets. Conservatives are prepared to act, but Democrats are obstructing the process in an attempt to retaliate for the Legislature passing school choice and giving parents, not bureaucrats, more say over their children's education.
📊By the Numbers – What You Need to Know
- 📉 7,000 – Illegal border crossings last month, down from as many as 250,000 per month under Joe Biden's administration. President Trump's and Texas's work to slam the border shut is working.
- 💼 192,100 – Total non-farm jobs added in Texas over the past 12 months. More than any other state, and growing faster than the nation as a whole.
- 🗳️ 2/3 – of all Texas House and Senate members have to support bail reform to allow voters to support it as a constitutional amendment in November.
- 📱 0 – The number of cell phones that will be allowed in schools once legislation authored by Rep. Caroline Fairly becomes law.
🎙️ Quote of the Week
"There are hundreds of people in Texas who were killed by a murderer who had been previously arrested for murder, let out on bail, only to murder again. That must stop, and we must reform our bail system so that judges are not releasing these dangerous criminals back out onto the streets." — Governor Greg Abbott
📖 What Else We're Reading
Texas Leads in Job Creation. Again
Texas continues to lead the nation in job growth, outpacing every other state over the past year. Pro-growth policies and conservative leadership keep our economy strong and our workforce booming. Read more
Property Tax Cut for Seniors Advances
The Texas Senate just passed a bill to provide additional tax relief to seniors. It’s another win for conservative lawmakers following last session’s $18 billion property tax cut—and a step toward keeping more Texans in their homes. Read more
Keeping Rural Hospitals Open
Texas lawmakers are stepping up to support rural health care. New legislation would direct funds to struggling rural hospitals, ensuring small towns get the care they need without relying on federal bailouts. Read more
Cellphone Ban in Classrooms Moves Forward
The House has passed a bill banning cellphones in K–12 classrooms. Backed by Republican leaders, this bill directly targets the growing distractions and discipline issues in schools. A win for teachers, parents, and student achievement. Read more
In Case You Missed It: Historic School Choice Win
In a landmark vote, the Texas House and Senate have passed the largest day-one school choice program in U.S. history. With backing from President Trump and Governor Abbott, Texas is leading the nation in putting parents back in charge. Read more
Not a Leader, Not Conservative
A former staffer and so-called “Conservative Leader” was arrested this week on charges of sexual assault and family violence. The charges are serious, and a reminder that real conservative values are about character, not credentials. Read more
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The Texas Legislature is delivering. Property tax cuts, school choice, energy independence, border security—the list keeps growing. But we want to hear from you.
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