This Week's Conservative Wins in Texas
📅 Week of March 17
Texas conservatives are leading the way in cutting government waste, protecting taxpayers, and standing up for commonsense policies.
This week, House Republicans took aim at bloated government spending with the newly formed DOGE Committee. Meanwhile, lawmakers push bold reforms to crack down on hidden fees, strengthen border security, and protect Texas families.
From eliminating foreign threats to ensuring students focus on academics instead of screens, conservatives are taking action. Plus, new data confirms Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation.
Check out the biggest stories this week, and be sure to take our survey on government efficiency before you go.
The Main Story – Texas Cracks Down on Government Waste
Texas Republicans are leading the charge to eliminate wasteful government spending through the newly formed Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee. Chaired by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake), this committee is focused on cutting government bloat, exposing fraud, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
This week, DOGE took the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to task over its profitable purchasing cooperative, demanding transparency on how taxpayer funds are being used. With billions of dollars flowing through state programs, Republicans are working to ensure those dollars go where they should – not to bureaucratic waste.
No more blank checks. No more unchecked spending. The Texas House is putting taxpayers first.
As illegal immigration continues to be an issue, Texas lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities in deporting illegal immigrants. Republicans are ensuring Texas stands strong in the fight for border security.
A new House bill would prohibit cell phone use during the school day in Texas public schools, aiming to reduce distractions and combat cyberbullying. Supporters say the measure would improve academic focus and student mental health.
A new bill is targeting hidden credit card processing fees that cost Texans over $10 billion annually. The legislation seeks to increase transparency and reduce the financial burden on consumers.
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) is leading efforts to protect Texas from foreign influence by proposing bills that would ban hostile foreign governments from purchasing land, eliminate foreign-controlled businesses from taxpayer-funded contracts, and strengthen national security.
📊 By the Numbers – What You Need to Know
📉 $10 billion – Hidden credit card fees Texas lawmakers are working to eliminate.
💼 187,800 – Non-farm jobs created in Texas in 2024. More than any other state in the nation. Nearly 30,000 more jobs were created in January 2025 alone.
🧪 50 – The number of artificial chemicals and additives food manufacturers would be required to disclose if SB25 were to pass, allowing families to make educated decisions about their food.
📵 90% – Percentage of school districts reporting cyberbullying as a growing issue due to student phone use.
🎙️ Quote of the Week
"We want our kids to focus on academics, such as math, science, and reading, and the reality is, these phones are a distraction. ... Schools cite growing incidents of cyberbullying due to these phones. My generation is more anxious, [more] depressed, less focused, and more distracted than ever before."
— Rep. Caroline Fairly (R-Amarillo)
📣 Take Action – Have Your Say
Republicans are bringing DOGE to Texas!
The Texas House Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee is cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. Republicans are committed to ensuring that your tax dollars are spent wisely.
What government inefficiencies frustrate you the most? Take the survey now!
🔗 More of What We're Reading
🚨 Texas to Ban Furries in Public Schools? – A proposed bill seeks to prevent school districts from promoting or accommodating “furry” behavior in students. Republicans are standing up for commonsense policies in education, ensuring classrooms remain focused on learning. Read More
🥦 Texas Senate Approves Healthy Eating Bills – New legislation encourages better nutrition programs in schools and state agencies. Conservatives are taking proactive steps to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce childhood obesity, and lower healthcare costs for Texans. Read More
🏗 Texas Leads the Nation in Job Creation – Data confirms Texas has created more jobs than any other state in the past year. Pro-growth policies and conservative leadership continue to make Texas the best state for business, attracting new industries and opportunities. Read More
📉 Texas Immigration Booking Center to Close – The Jim Hogg County booking facility, which opened in 2022, is shutting down due to a sharp decline in illegal border crossings, thanks to President Trump. Read More
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