HB1243 would increase the criminal penalty for illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to either a state jail felony for attempted illegal voting or second-degree felony for illegal voting.
The Texas State Senate passed HB1243 on May 24, 2023 by a vote of 19 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because increasing the penalty for voter fraud is a step in protecting election integrity. States should do all they can to protect the ballot box.
HB1058 enacts an insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) would grant credits to eligible developments according to department-set criteria. The credits for a development must not surpass the total federal tax credit received by the development’s owner over ten years. The annual credit limit is $25 million, including unallocated prior-year credits and any recaptured or returned credits.
The Texas State Senate passed HB1058 on May 22, 2023 by a vote of 25 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market, and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
HB4363 establishes the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
The Texas State Senate passed HB4363 on May 21, 2023 by a vote of 25 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not be on the hook for funding an individual’s education or providing scholarships. Government should not interfere in personal matters such as education, and allocating funds based on certain criteria infringes upon personal freedom and violates the 14th Amendment.
SB990 eliminates of the countywide polling place program.
The Texas State Senate passed SB990 on April 20, 2023 by a vote of 17 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because allowing Texans to vote in centralized polling places under the countywide polling place program undermines the precinct. Countywide polling places increase the risk of fraud, compromising even more votes.
SB17 bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at colleges and public institutions of higher education.
The Texas State Senate passed SB17 on April 19, 2023 by a vote of 19 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the goal of DEI is to pit Americans against each other. Reverse racism is still racism. Instead of pushing for equality, which is what the Constitution stands for, DEI programs in school push for equity, which is rooted in communism and is part of the Marxist agenda.
SJR52 extends the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national constitutional convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
The Texas State Senate passed SJR52 on March 21, 2023 by a vote of 19 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. SJR52 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.
HB4363 establishes the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB4363 on May 25, 2023 by a vote of 119 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not be on the hook for funding an individual’s education or providing scholarships. Government should not interfere in personal matters such as education, and allocating funds based on certain criteria infringes upon personal freedom and violates the 14th Amendment.
HB1058 enacts an insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) would grant credits to eligible developments according to department-set criteria. The credits for a development must not surpass the total federal tax credit received by the development’s owner over ten years. The annual credit limit is $25 million, including unallocated prior-year credits and any recaptured or returned credits.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB1058 on May 25, 2023 by a vote of 122 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market, and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
SB1070 withdraws Texas from Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
The Texas State House of Representatives passed SB1070 on May 23, 2023 by a vote of 85 to 61. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because ERIC is a George Soros-funded program that states have no business being involved with. ERIC collects private election data handed over by the states and is not transparent in how it manages that data. Instead of cleaning up the voter rolls, they inflate voter rolls significantly via private voter data.
SB17 bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at colleges and public institutions of higher education.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed SB17 on May 19, 2023 by a vote of 83 to 60. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the goal of DEI is to pit Americans against each other. Reverse racism is still racism. Instead of pushing for equality, which is what the Constitution stands for, DEI programs in school push for equity, which is rooted in communism and is part of the Marxist agenda.
HB4217 allows public utility agencies in some counties, through condemnation, to acquire land, easements, and property within its service area for the agency’s use and benefit for various purposes, including water supply, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, flood control, and other projects or objectives pursued by the agency.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB4217 on May 11, 2023 by a vote of 125 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The government cannot constitutionally take property from someone and trust that the government will compensate properly.
HB2837 prohibits a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain credit card merchant category codes.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB2837 on May 3, 2023 by a vote of 89 to 56. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally-protected rights, including the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.
HB9 appropriates approximately $1.8 billion for border security efforts. It devotes $750 million to construct an additional boarder barrier, as well as $450 million to increase the numbers of Texas National Guard and other law enforcement personnel at the border.
The House passed HB9 on August 30, 2021, by a vote 85 to 36. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the federal government has failed to secure the border, which it is obligated to do under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution. As such, states can and should use their powers reserved under the 10th Amendment to address the crisis of illegal immigration and provide for their own public safety.
SB7 seeks to prevent election fraud by both creating criminal offenses and increasing criminal penalties. Among other provisions, it would: ban after-hours voting; prohibit mobile, outdoor, and drive-thru voting and drop boxes; provide an online system for voters to track mail-in ballots; and make “voting harvesting” a felony.
The Senate passed SB7 on April 1, 2021, by a vote of 18 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, guaranteeing equal protection of the right of citizens of the United States to vote.
SB1, as passed by the Texas Legislature, appropriates approximately $248.6 billion for the FY 2022-23. After the Governor’s line-item veto proclamation, roughly $248.1 billion of those appropriations became law as part of the biennial state budget.
The House passed SB1 on May 27, 2021, by a vote of 142 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Texas’ spending plan for 2022-23 includes $84.8 billion of mostly unconstitutional federal funding, representing 34.2% of the state’s entire budget. It not only continues participation in a number of the state’s Medicaid programs, which have expanded to more than 5 million recipients, but relies on $13.8 billion in funds available through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.
SB1, as passed by the Texas Legislature, appropriates approximately $248.6 billion for the FY 2022-23. After the Governor’s line-item veto proclamation, roughly $248.1 billion of those appropriations became law as part of the biennial state budget.
The Senate passed SB1 on May 26, 2021, by a vote of 31 to 0. We have assigned minues to the yeas because Texas’ spending plan for 2022-23 includes $84.8 billion of mostly unconstitutional federal funding, representing 34.2% of the state’s entire budget. It not only continues participation in a number of the state’s Medicaid programs, which have expanded to more than 5 million recipients, but relies on $13.8 billion in funds available through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.
HB3 would create the Texas Pandemic Response Act, allowing the governor to issue “pandemic disaster” declarations. It also establishes the 10-member Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee, which includes the lieutenant governor, to oversee pandemic disaster declarations when the legislature is not convened in regular or special session.
The Senate passed HB3 on May 25, 2021, by a vote of 30 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because oversight of executive emergency powers belongs to the legislative branch of government. HB3 relegates the Legislature as less than a co-equal, granting too much authority to the Governor, who should not be able to renew a disaster declaration beyond 30 days. Under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, each state is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.
HB3 would create the Texas Pandemic Response Act, allowing the governor to issue “pandemic disaster” declarations. It also establishes the 10-member Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee, which includes the lieutenant governor, to oversee pandemic disaster declarations when the legislature is not convened in regular or special session.
The House passed HB3 on May 11, 2021, by a vote of 104 to 39. We have assigned pluses to the nays because oversight of executive emergency powers belongs to the legislative branch of government. HB3 relegates the Legislature as less than a co-equal, granting too much authority to the Governor, who should not be able to renew a disaster declaration beyond 30 days. Under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, each state is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.
HB492 limits the issuance of ‘no-knock’ arrest and search warrants to only situations in which it is “necessary to avoid the risk of death or serious bodily injury to peace officers and others.” It also requires their approval at the highest level of a law enforcement agency and the authorization of a district court or statutory county court judge.
The Senate passed HB492 on May 25, 2021, by a vote of 30 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because ‘no-knock’ warrants undermine the rights of Americans protected specifically by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. ‘No-knock’ warrants, by definition, violate the basic principle that law enforcement should not forcibly enter a premises without first providing notice of their authority and purpose of executing a warrant.
HB492 limits the issuance of ‘no-knock’ arrest and search warrants to only situations in which it is “necessary to avoid the risk of death or serious bodily injury to peace officers and others.” It also requires their approval at the highest level of a law enforcement agency and the authorization of a district court or statutory county court judge.
The House passed HB492 on May 6, 2021, by a vote of 143 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because ‘no-knock’ warrants undermine the rights of Americans protected specifically by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. ‘No-knock’ warrants, by definition, violate the basic principle that law enforcement should not forcibly enter a premises without first providing notice of their authority and purpose of executing a warrant.
SB8 prohibits an abortion after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except for when a woman has a “medical emergency,” which places the woman in danger of death or a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function.
The Senate passed SB8 on March 30, 2021, by a vote of 19 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should act to ban abortion and guarantee the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
SB8 prohibits an abortion after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except for when a woman has a “medical emergency,” which places the woman in danger of death or a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function.
The House passed SB8 on May 6, 2021, by a vote of 83 to 64. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should act to ban abortion and guarantee the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
HB1927 allows permitless carry of a handgun for persons 21 years of age or older. It also makes a person who has been convicted of an offense involving the unlawful carrying of a handgun on another’s property before September 1, 2021, eligible to have all records and files relating to the arrest expunged.
The House passed HB1927 on April 16, 2021, by a vote of 87 to 58. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
HB1927 allows permitless carry of a handgun for persons 21 years of age or older. It also makes a person who has been convicted of an offense involving the unlawful carrying of a handgun on another’s property before September 1, 2021, eligible to have all records and files relating to the arrest expunged.
The Senate passed HB1927 on May 5, 2021, by a vote of 18 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
HB170 would add more healthcare coverage and costs to the average person by adding coverage for mammography.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB170 on May 24, 2019 by a vote of 128 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this is an overreach by the government. Government should not interfere in healthcare or the free market. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Government interference is in direct conflict with that belief.
HB170 would add more healthcare coverage and costs to the average person by adding coverage for mammography.
The Texas State Senate passed HB170 on May 22, 2019 by a vote of 26 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this is an overreach by the government. Government should not interfere in healthcare or the free market. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Government interference is in direct conflict with that belief.
HB888 would allow people who misrepresent a child as a family member to be arrested with a Class B misdemeanor in any county throughout Texas.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB888 on May 23, 2019 by a vote of 100 to 43. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because illegal migration is out of control, and minors who enter illegally are often exploited or trafficked. This bill would ensure that the entirety of Texas can help ensure that children are safe — along with helping to secure the border — rather than just the border counties dealing with these situations.
SB1834 would create an incentive encouraging people on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase fruits and vegetables grown in the state of Texas.
The Texas State Senate passed SB1834 by a vote of 26 to 4 on April 25, 2019. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this bill increases government interference in the economy, resulting in SNAP participants purchasing fruits and vegetables that could be found cheaper elsewhere. We believe that this bill also violates the free market principles that helped our nation grow, and gives an unfair leg up to Texas producers. Finally, the SNAP program is itself an unconstitutional expansion of the federal government’s scope.
SB535 would allow churchgoers and attendees to carry rifles into churches, for protection in case of attacks or other dire situations.
The Texas State Senate passed SB535 on May 1, 2019 by a vote of 25 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill would bring us closer to compliance with the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states that “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This principle holds true in places of worship as well.
HB985 would make public work project bids more competitive and open to nonunion groups.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB985 on April 30, 2019 by a vote of 93 to 54. We have assigned pluses to the ayes as this will create more competition in public work projects, bringing down costs and increasing quality. The free market offers the best results, and HB985 is a step towards that. Allowing nonunionized groups will create competition and ensure both sides put their best forward.
HB1631 would prohibit photographic traffic signal enforcement systems from operating or being used by law enforcement.
The Texas State Senate passed HB1631 on May 17, 2019 by a vote of 26 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill would protect the privacy rights of Texas citizens and rein in governmental surveillance. Increasingly, privacy is being stripped away from citizens in the name of safety, but this is not what the Founders wanted for our nation.
HB2100 would provide further protections for freedom of speech on college campuses and universities.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB2100 on April 30, 2019 by a vote of 85 to 58. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because freedom of speech is increasingly being challenged on college campus. The First Amendment guarantees that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This must be upheld on college campuses.
HB2806 would use taxpayer money to subsidize certain music venues and performances. This is an overreach by the state government.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB2806 on April 24, 2019 by a vote of 95 to 43. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not practice favoritism for certain venues, especially not with taxpayer money. The spending in this bill serves to subsidize venues and musicians, which isn’t needed and is very open to corruption.
HB800 would allow children under the age of 18 to access contraceptives using taxpayer funding.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB800 by a vote of 81 to 64 on April 16, 2019. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill pushes degeneracy toward children using taxpayer money. Children should not be offered these contraceptives as it could encourage them to use such things.
SB462 would ensure that language in ballot propositions that would raise taxes are clear about the cost increases that residents would have brought upon them.
The Texas State Senate passed SB462 on April 16, 2019 by a vote of 19 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill will help ensure people know what they are voting for. Too often, we see resolutions confusingly written that will increase taxes and have other deleterious effects. SB462 would ensure taxpayers know what they are signing up for when voting on resolutions.
SB17 ensures that employers cannot discriminate based on religious beliefs. This bill would also ensure employees cannot be fired for statements they make about their own beliefs.
The Texas State Senate passed SB17 on April 3, 2019 by a vote of 19 to 12 We have assigned pluses to the ayes because religious discrimination against Christians is increasing, and this bill will help prevent that. U.S. President John Adams wrote, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People,” and attacks on Christianity and discrimination based on religious beliefs are not proper.