This Week's Conservative Wins in Texas
📅 Week of May 5
Texas Republicans aren’t letting up. From securing the border to slashing property taxes to protecting kids and cracking down on election fraud, the conservative agenda is moving full steam ahead.
This week, new legislation advanced to stop vote harvesting, protect kids from the dangers of social media, and increase affordable housing for working Texans. A landmark property tax deal also emerged, cutting rates for homeowners and small businesses.
And as we head into Mother’s Day weekend, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what this is all about—strong families, safe communities, and a better future for the next generation. None of which can happen without the remarkable mothers who call our state home.
Let’s take a look at another week of real wins for Texans.
The Main Story – Republicans Push Bold Bail Reform
Governor Abbott and top Republican lawmakers gathered in Austin this week alongside families who lost loved ones to violent criminals released on bail. The message was clear: the system is broken, and Texas conservatives are stepping up to fix it.
New legislation would tighten bail eligibility for those accused of violent crimes and require judges to consider prior criminal records. These aren’t just policy tweaks; they’re life-saving reforms.
Democrats and progressive DAs may want to keep turning a blind eye, but Republicans in the Capitol say enough is enough. Texans deserve a justice system that protects the innocent and puts dangerous offenders where they belong—behind bars.
A major breakthrough this week as House and Senate leaders struck a deal to raise homestead exemptions and expand business property tax cuts. The bipartisan agreement builds on last session’s $18 billion package, delivering even more relief for homeowners and entrepreneurs across Texas.
Six people in Frio County, including two city council members and a school board trustee, have been indicted for illegal vote harvesting. The investigation revealed officials allegedly used Cash App to pay for absentee ballot collection services. This is just the latest in Republicans' work to secure Texas elections and hold public officials accountable.
Rep. Jared Patterson made headlines on Newsmax defending Texas’s bold push to protect kids by banning minors from social media. Backed by hard data and growing public support, the legislation aims to address rising mental health issues linked to social media addiction.
As housing prices in Texas have surged nearly 40% since 2020, Rep. Angelia Orr (R–Angelina) is leading the charge to make the American Dream attainable again. Her bill, HB 24, would cut red tape and encourage more home construction. It’s a bold, pro-growth move to restore homeownership opportunities for working families across Texas.
📊By the Numbers – What You Need to Know
- 💰 $1.18 billion – Annual economic impact of veteran-owned businesses in Texas
🏗 95,000 – Jobs added per year on average in the DFW area over the last decade
📈 40% – Increase in housing prices across Texas since 2020—what HB 24, led by Rep. Angelia Orr, aims to address
✅ 100% – Unanimous committee support for Audrii’s Law, now heading to the full Senate to expand sex offender registration requirements
🎙️ Quote of the Week
"It's a bold step forward to protect our kids in Texas...serving on multiple study committees and having looked into this issue for several years now...the statistics are staggering. ER visits are up 48% for boys and 188% for girls for self-harm. Suicide rates are exploding, up 91% for boys and 167% for girls. I believe that social media is the most dangerous product that our kids have legal access to in Texas." — Rep. Jared Patterson, R–Frisco
📖 What Else We're Reading
Backing Veteran Businesses
Texas is investing in its heroes. New initiatives support veteran-owned businesses, contributing over $1 billion to our economy. Conservative leadership is keeping our economy strong and supporting our veterans. Read more
Unanimous Support for Audrii’s Law
With full committee support, HB 2000 moves forward. The bill expands the crimes that require sex offender registration, particularly child grooming. Texas is leading on public safety, again. Read more
Governor Abbott: Democrats will be Put to the Test
In a major push this week, Governor Abbott doubled down on bail reform, saying of House Democrats, "Are they going to say, ‘A judge can do whatever they want to do and release these deadly, dangerous criminals back out on the streets?’ That should be a very easy decision for them.”
Conservatives aren’t letting up in the fight to keep violent criminals off our streets and prevent repeat offenders from gaming the system. Read more
Literacy Gets a Boost in Texas Schools
With early childhood education at the center of long-term academic success, the Texas House passed HB 123 to bolster literacy and support young readers. The bill aims to equip educators and families with better tools to close achievement gaps, especially in the critical K–3 years. Read more
Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Midland is getting the largest Costco in Texas...maybe the entire country. The new store reflects booming demand and population growth in West Texas, with expanded amenities and regional reach. Economic expansion, meet bulk savings. Read more
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