First things first. Republicans are doubling down on their plan to increase the overall tax burden for Texans. Conservatives in Texas must step up today. Contact your legislators and let them know that you are taxed enough already, and they need to lower spending.

The more we find out about Republicans plan to dig themselves out of the financial hole they have created, the less we like it. It is now clear that Republicans are pushing a 1 cent increase in the sales tax, and want to dedicate 20% of that tax revenue to more government spending. 80% of the tax revenue will go to buy down your property taxes, which will also continue to grow at 2.5-3.5% annually.

It just doesn’t seem like many Republicans believe that Texans are overtaxed. Their current solution will absolutely lead to an increase in the overall tax burden of Texans while providing some relief in high property valued communities. Luckily for taxpayers, the Texas Senate seems to be holding the line against such a tax increase.

Last week I testified in front of the Way and Means committee. The testimony got a little testy, to say the least. You can watch it below:

As a result of this interaction, I decided to forgo the interview we had lined up and simply use this week to give another news update. I wanted to make sure that it was fully explained to each of you just how this plan increases taxes.

Take time to listen to our discussion, and share it with your friends who care about property taxes. You can listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or Youtube. 

Last week Republican leaders came out in favor of a tax increase. 

Now it MIGHT not be as bad as it sounds. The jury is still out due to the lack of details leaders are making on their plans. 

Property tax legislation has stalled, a sales tax increase is on the table, and conservative lawmakers are holding the line to ensure that taxpayers are represented in this battle. All this and more are discussed on this week’s episode.

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Late last week the Texas House passed their budget and it is one of the most fiscally irresponsible actions of the legislature in Texas History. Property tax reform is also being significantly watered down this week.

I can guarantee you there is no way that John Zerwas, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, is as irresponsible with his personal finances the way he is with Texas taxpayers.

Raz gives us an update on federal issues and the Jussie Smollett case.

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Show notes:

Jussie Smollett: https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/28/unanswered-questions-in-the-jussie-smollett-case/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MorningBell&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTTJRME1XUTJaRGM0TTJKaCIsInQiOiJ0RzdJb0VqeXFHQVhtbENtRXF1cjJXOGJHZzY5M2hhbnRXMlNMRW42diswMzZkc2VhUnlvRHhld21sSHIxVlNcL1o0YktnaXlpdmpGQllwYWlrSGwxMWJkMW9pSFAxdWZReWNnM3YrTnN3YnZkNFhyUG90NzIyeEZvZmgyQVJ4SHoifQ%3D%3D

What started out as conjecture and conspiracy has become a reality in Texas.

George P. Bush is teaming up with the city of San Antonio to re-write history and put Native American statues in the Alamo complex.

This is all part of San Antonio’s plan to make the new Alamo plaza about the “10,000-year history of the location” instead of the battle of Alamo.

This week State Representatives Jonathan Stickland and Kyle Biedermann sat down with us to bring to light all that is happening with the Alamo.

Representative Stickland and Biedermann gave incredible insight and direct action steps for you to take to preserve the Alamo.

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This week we talk about the Texas Legislature- and the fact that the portion of the Republican agenda that grows government is flying through the process, while property tax reform efforts have stalled.

The Dallas Morning News has called him the state’s most influential unelected Republican. Texans should be grateful for that. Though many elected officials are frustrated with Michael Sullivan’s influence, taxpayers are glad they have a voice in the legislative process. 

In this wide ranging interview we got to discuss Michael’s background before entering politics, the current legislative session, 2020 elections and one topic which I was most excited about discussing, the tyrannical behavior of the Texas Ethics Commission.

You will want to listen to the entire thing.

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