This Week's Conservative Wins in Texas
📅 Week of May 12
Republican lawmakers in Austin just delivered a decisive message: biology is not up for debate.
With the passage of HB 1898 and HB 229, Texas has taken bold steps to define biological sex in law, end insurance coverage for gender transition procedures, and safeguard the rights and privacy of women and girls. It’s a monumental win for common sense, for families, and for the future of our state.
And the momentum didn’t stop there. From advancing the Texas Sovereignty Act to banning taxpayer-funded gun buybacks and expanding workforce readiness, conservatives are charging forward.
Let’s take a look at the week’s biggest victories.
The Main Story – Protecting Women, Restoring Truth
The Texas House has passed HB 1898 and HB 229 — two major bills that bring clarity and accountability to state law.
HB 229, the “Women’s Bill of Rights” by Rep. Ellen Troxclair, defines terms like “man” and “woman” in state code, strengthening legal protections for women’s sports, spaces, and opportunities. HB 1898, carried by Rep. Tom Oliverson, bans taxpayer-funded insurance coverage for gender transition procedures and requires providers to report long-term health outcomes.
Together, these bills reaffirm Texas’s commitment to protecting children, upholding biological reality, and rejecting radical gender ideologies.
The Texas House has passed a ban on local governments using taxpayer funds for gun buyback programs that punish responsible gun owners and do nothing to fight crime. With this bill, Republicans are saying no to anti-Second Amendment stunts and yes to real public safety.
Texas is growing, and House Republicans are ensuring students are ready to thrive. HB 120 invests in career and workforce readiness, matching education with the real jobs Texas families count on. While Democrats debate D.C. policy, Texas is preparing the next generation to succeed in a strong, growing economy.
House Republicans just sent a strong message: We will not be ruled by federal bureaucrats. The Texas Sovereignty Act, now advancing in the Legislature, asserts the state’s right to reject unconstitutional federal mandates. From the border to energy to parental rights, Texas is standing tall.
The Texas House just passed HB 229, the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” defining once and for all what terms like woman, man, mother, and father mean in state law based on biology, not ideology. With 58 Democrats voting against defining “woman,” Republicans are drawing a clear line: Texas will not bend to gender extremism.
📊By the Numbers – What You Need to Know
- 👩🏫 94% – The share of Texans who believe high school students should have access to high-quality college and career advising. Something Texas House Republicans made more available thanks to HB 120.
- 🏗 200,000 – Jobs added in Texas over the last year, including 26,000 last month alone.
- 📈 100% – How many Republicans in the Texas House voted for the What is a Woman? Bill to define male and female in state law and to do so by biological sex. Democrats? 0% supported the legislation.
- 💰 $1.1 million – How much Harris County set aside in 2022 for a gun buyback program, which would now be outlawed thanks to House Bill 3053. Texas Republicans continue to protect our Second Amendment rights while preventing Democrats from wasting taxpayer money.
🎙️ Quote of the Week
"For generations, our laws have recognized that women are distinct from men. This distinction is not just scientific. It's legal, practical, and critical to protecting the rights, safety, and opportunities of women and girls across the state...We're a state that believes in truth, and we're a state that honors the hard-won achievements of women…But if we can no longer define what a woman is, we cannot defend what women have won. We cannot protect what we cannot define." — Rep. Ellen Troxclair, R-Lakeway
📖 What Else We're Reading
Business Property Tax Cuts in Sight
The Legislature has reached a deal to increase exemptions for small businesses on their personal property tax bills. It’s a pro-growth move that will help job creators across the state. Read more
DOJ to Investigate Islamic Development
Sen. John Cornyn announced the U.S. Department of Justice will investigate the controversial “Epic City” Islamic development project. Texans have raised serious concerns about transparency and national security. Read more
Ending STAAR?
A new bill to replace the STAAR exam with a different accountability system has gained traction. It’s part of a growing conversation about education reform in Texas. Read more
No More Woke in Public Libraries
Lawmakers are working to restrict children’s access to sexually explicit materials in public libraries. It’s a fight for parental rights and the protection of minors. Read more
Bail Reform Still in Focus
Gov. Abbott is continuing to call for action on bail reform. With violent crime victims by his side, the message is clear: Texas must stop releasing dangerous criminals who go on to harm again. Read more
Take Action – Have Your Say
Texans overwhelmingly support the “What is a Woman” bill. So does your Representative — now we want to know what you think.
➡️ Click here to take our survey on the Women’s Bill of Rights
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