The Vision: A Texas Where Freedom Thrives

This platform isn’t just a set of policies—it’s a movement to restore Texas to its rightful place as the freest, most prosperous state in America. Here’s what we stand for:

No Residential Property Taxes: Homeowners and retirees live securely.
Commercial Tax Shift: Businesses drive growth and jobs.
Crowd-Sourced Budgeting: Texans control their tax dollars.
Learning Freedom: Education unlocks every student’s potential.
Homestead Freedom: Land and businesses flourish with minimal red tape.
THC Freedom: Personal choice is respected, public order maintained.
Water Freedom: Local control secures resources equitably.
Energy Freedom: Texas leads the world in efficient, reliable power.
Firearms Freedom: We protect gun rights and build a defense economy.
Keep Texas Texas: Jobs and culture stay Texan.
Rural Health Freedom: Healthcare reaches every corner through innovation.
Election Integrity: Texans trust their votes count.

Together, we will make Texas a state where government empowers, not obstructs—a place of liberty, growth, and fairness. This is our call to action: join us to build a better Texas for our families, our communities, and our future.

Eliminate Residential Property Taxes

Goal: Free homeowners from the burden of residential property taxes to ensure retirement security and protect the fundamental freedom of homeownership.

Why It Matters:
Residential property taxes are a tax on unrealized capital gains, unfairly punishing homeowners—especially retirees—whose property values rise without a corresponding increase in income. This regressive system risks forcing Texans out of their homes and undermines the dream of owning property. Republicans know that property ownership is a cornerstone of liberty, and no Texan should lose their home to the taxman.
The Numbers:
- Texas collects $73.5 billion annually in property taxes (2020 data).
- Residential properties contribute 60% ($44.1 billion); commercial properties provide 40% ($29.4 billion).
The Plan:
- Eliminate all residential property taxes statewide—no exceptions.
- Shift the tax burden to commercial properties, aligning taxation with economic activity and business profits rather than personal savings.
- Streamline local budgets to focus on essentials, cutting waste and inefficiency to make this shift sustainable.
The Impact:
- Homeowners, especially retirees on fixed incomes, will keep more of their hard-earned wealth, securing their homes for life.
- Local governments will prioritize attracting businesses and fostering job growth over inflating home values to squeeze taxpayers.
- Texas will become a haven for property owners, reinforcing our state’s commitment to individual liberty.

Shift the Tax Burden to Commercial Properties

Goal: Create a fair, growth-oriented tax system by taxing commercial properties, which generate cash flow and reflect economic vitality.

Why It Matters:
Unlike homes, commercial properties produce revenue through business operations, making them a more equitable tax base. This shift will incentivize local governments to prioritize economic development and job creation over punishing homeowners. Republicans understand that a thriving economy lifts all Texans, and businesses should shoulder their fair share.
The Numbers:
- Total property tax revenue: $73.5 billion.
- Commercial property assessed value: $1,470 billion.
- To maintain current funding:
  - Commercial tax rate rises from 2.0% to 5.0%.
    - With a 20% budget cut (to $58.8 billion):
    - Rate drops to 4.0%.
  - Adding $20 billion from franchise taxes:
    - Rate falls to 3.64% (full funding) or 2.64% (reduced budget).
The Plan:
- Target a commercial tax rate of 3.0%–4.0%, using budget efficiencies and supplementary taxes (like franchise taxes) to keep it reasonable.
- Offer tax incentives for businesses that create jobs in Texas, ensuring economic growth offsets the shift.
- Cap local government spending increases to prevent tax creep.
The Impact:
- Businesses will pay taxes tied to their profits, not homeowners’ savings, creating a fairer system.
- Texas will become a magnet for job-creating enterprises, driving prosperity and opportunity statewide.
- Local communities will thrive as economic activity replaces residential tax burdens.

Empower Texans with Crowd-Sourced Budgeting

Goal: Give Texans direct control over state and local spending priorities, ensuring government reflects the people’s will.

Why It Matters:
Government budgets should mirror the priorities of hardworking Texans, not unelected bureaucrats or special interests. Today’s opaque process wastes taxpayer dollars on low-value projects while ignoring what matters most—roads, schools, and public safety. Republicans believe power belongs to the people, not the state.
The Plan:
- Launch a secure, blockchain-based platform where Texans over 18 vote quarterly on spending priorities (e.g., education, infrastructure, law enforcement).
- Allocate votes across budget items, with percentages directly adjusting funding—no backroom deals.
- Cap spending at projected revenues to enforce fiscal discipline and prevent deficits.
- Require transparency: every dollar spent must be publicly tracked and justified.
The Impact:
- Could slash spending by 20% (from $73.5 billion to $58.8 billion) by eliminating inefficiencies and pet projects.
- Builds trust and accountability, ensuring every dollar reflects Texans’ values—less waste, more results.
- Empowers citizens to hold government accountable like never before.

Revolutionize Education with the Texas Learning Freedom Initiative

Goal: Replace the failing one-size-fits-all education system with a mastery-based, student-centered model that empowers families.

Why It Matters:
Texas ranks 33rd in national education outcomes because our rigid, government-run system fails too many students. Parents deserve real choices, and students deserve paths tailored to their strengths—not a cookie-cutter approach dictated by unions and bureaucrats. Republicans know competition and freedom drive excellence.
The Plan:
- Shift to a mastery-based system: Students earn credentials via tests, online courses, apprenticeships, or projects, from K-12 to graduate levels—no more advancing by age alone.
- Provide universal vouchers ($10,000/student/year) for use at accredited providers—public, private, online, or homeschooling—giving parents total control.
- Fund it through consumption taxes (see below), not property taxes, to break the link between homeownership and education funding.
- Require curriculum transparency: every school must publish what they teach, so parents know exactly what’s happening in the classroom.
The Impact:
- Students advance based on skills, not arbitrary timelines, boosting engagement and results—whether they’re bound for college, trades, or the workforce.
- Competition among providers drives innovation and quality, while families gain the freedom to choose what’s best for their kids.
- Texas becomes a national leader in education outcomes, not a follower.

Fund Education with Consumption Taxes

Goal: Create a stable, equitable education funding system independent of property taxes.

Why It Matters:
Property taxes unfairly burden homeowners—especially retirees and those on fixed incomes—and fluctuate unpredictably with market swings. Consumption taxes spread the load evenly, track economic activity, and ensure everyone contributes fairly. Republicans reject regressive taxes and demand fairness.
The Plan:
- Fund the $40 billion education budget with an expanded sales tax—no more reliance on property taxes.
- Options:
  - Raise the state sales tax from 6.25% to 8.25% or higher (e.g., 22% without efficiencies).
  - Tax services, luxury goods, and digital products to broaden the base.
- Issue rebates via state debit cards to ease the burden on low-income families, ensuring no one is left behind.
- Streamline education spending to prioritize classrooms over administration.
The Impact:
- Delivers $40 billion+ annually in reliable revenue, keeping education strong without punishing homeowners.
- Lifts the tax weight off property owners, making funding fairer and more predictable for schools and families alike.
- Encourages economic growth as Texans spend confidently, knowing their homes are safe from tax hikes.

Secure Land and Opportunity with the Homestead Freedom Act

Goal: Protect land ownership, simplify regulations, and foster entrepreneurship.

Why It Matters:
Owning land and running a business are pillars of independence, but red tape and taxes often stand in the way. Texans deserve practical support to live free, build wealth, and retire securely—not government obstacles. Republicans believe in property rights and free enterprise.
The Plan:
- Cut home/business project approvals to 30 days via an online portal—no more endless delays from petty bureaucrats.
- Exempt home-based businesses from state fees and commercial property taxes; provide a “Business in a Box” toolkit (templates, legal forms, sales tax compliance guides) to help Texans start earning fast.
- Offer liability protection for home-based businesses to reduce risk and encourage growth.
- Protect landowners from overreach by ensuring zoning laws prioritize property rights over government control.
The Impact:
- Fuels entrepreneurship, sustainability, and secure retirement with less hassle and cost—more Texans working for themselves.
- Strengthens families’ control over their land and livelihoods, reinforcing Texas as a state of opportunity.
- Boosts local economies as small businesses thrive without suffocating regulations.

A Texas-Sized Solution for THC

Goal: Decriminalize personal THC use and home cultivation while maintaining public order and Texas values.

Why It Matters:
Texans value freedom and self-reliance, but outdated THC bans—stubbornly supported by Governor Greg Abbott—impose big-government restrictions that alienate voters and waste resources. A conservative, liberty-first approach respects individual choice while protecting communities. Republicans trust Texans to govern themselves.
The Plan:
- Decriminalize Personal Use and Home Cultivation:
  1. Allow adults to grow 4–6 THC plants at home for personal use—no commercial sales, no dispensaries.
  2. Avoids Colorado’s over-commercialization (e.g., youth access, aggressive marketing) while respecting freedom.
- Public Possession as Open Container Violation:
  - Treat public THC possession/use like an open beer—issue a fine, no jail time.
  - Keeps public spaces orderly, unlike California’s lax rules.
- Apply Public Intoxication Laws:
  - Use existing alcohol intoxication laws for THC-related public disturbances—no need for new bureaucracy.
  - Simplifies enforcement and protects communities.
- Use Smoke and Nuisance Laws:
  - Handle THC smoke/odor complaints under current cigarette or noise laws.
  - Empowers property owners and avoids neighbor conflicts seen elsewhere.
The Impact:
- Trusts Texans to make personal choices at home while keeping public spaces safe and family-friendly.
- Frees up law enforcement to focus on real crime, not personal decisions.
- Contrasts with Abbott’s rigid policies, appealing to voters seeking common-sense freedom.

Texas Water Freedom Framework

Goal: Decentralize water management to secure resources, protect property rights, and shrink government.

Why It Matters:
Governor Abbott’s $10 billion, state-led water plan centralizes control in Austin, risking corruption and sidelining local expertise. Texans—especially rural landowners—deserve a system that prioritizes local control and market-driven solutions over big-government overreach. Republicans trust communities, not bureaucrats.
The Plan:
- Decentralized Governance:
  - Empower local groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) to set policies tailored to their regions.
  - Limit state role to property rights enforcement and dispute mediation—no top-down mandates.
  - Create an independent appeals board of local stakeholders, not Austin insiders.
- Deregulated Water Markets:
  - Establish voluntary water trading with transparent pricing—let the market set the value.
  - Pass the “Texas Water Market Act” to remove barriers, simplify permits, and offer conservation tax credits.
  - Prohibit state price or quota setting to keep government out of the equation.
- Conservation Incentives:
  1. Require cities/industries to show conservation efforts for water contracts—no free rides.
  2. Offer property tax rebates for reduced use, funded by redirecting state funds.
- Strengthened Property Rights:
  1. Reform the “rule of capture” to balance landowner and public needs fairly.
  2. Pass the “Landowner Water Rights Act” requiring consent for external groundwater use.
  3. Create a state water rights registry for clarity and enforcement.
- Shrink Government:
  1. Phase out state water programs, redirect funds to local/private initiatives.
  2. Cap the Texas Water Development Board’s budget to technical assistance only.
  3. Privatize state-owned water assets where feasible to boost efficiency.
The Impact:
- Reduces corruption by decentralizing control—power stays local.
- Saves money through deregulation, leaving more in Texans’ pockets.
- Ensures equitable water valuation via market negotiations, protecting rural communities from urban overreach.

Texas Energy Freedom Policy

Goal: Make Texas the world’s leader in efficient, reliable, and clean energy production through deregulation and grid investment.

Why It Matters:
Texas has the resources to dominate global energy markets, but overregulation and grid vulnerabilities—like those exposed by Winter Storm Uri—hold us back. Governor Abbott’s focus on fossil fuels and incremental fixes misses the chance to lead in nuclear innovation and grid resilience. Republicans demand bold leadership and energy independence.
The Plan:
- Deregulate Nuclear Energy:
  1. Create the Texas Nuclear Fast-Track Program to streamline permitting for small modular reactors (SMRs), cutting approval times to 18 months.
  2. Offer 10-year property tax exemptions for SMR projects to attract investment.
- Deregulate Oil and Gas:
  1. Pass the Texas Energy Freedom Act to consolidate permitting, cutting approval times by 50% and compliance costs by 30%.
  2. Maintain core environmental protections to balance growth and responsibility.
- Invest in the Grid:
  1. Allocate $15 billion over 10 years to modernize ERCOT, funded by state energy funds and export revenues.
  2. Upgrade transmission for 20% more capacity, deploy microgrids/battery storage, and build interconnectors for exports—no more blackouts.
The Impact:
- Adds 10 GW nuclear capacity by 2035, powering 2 million homes with clean, reliable energy.
- Boosts oil production by 10%, gas by 15%, creating 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in revenue.
- Cuts blackout risks by 80%, adds 5 GW export capacity, and generates $2 billion/year in export revenue—Texas energy powering the world.

Texas Firearms and Defense Freedom Policy

Goal: Establish Texas as the global leader in firearms innovation, military production, and shipbuilding while protecting Texans’ right to self-defense.

Why It Matters:
Firearms and liberty are woven into Texas’s identity—from the Alamo to today. Supporting our firearms manufacturers, innovators, and military production honors this heritage while driving economic growth. Expanding into shipbuilding leverages Texas’s ports, energy, and workforce to make us a world leader. Governor Abbott’s Second Amendment support is a start, but we need more. Texans require freedom and strength.
The Plan:
- Champion Texas Firearms Manufacturers and Innovators:
  1. Pass the Texas Firearms Freedom Act, exempting Texas-made firearms and accessories (like suppressors) from federal regulation if sold in-state.
  2. Provide tax credits for research into cutting-edge firearms tech—advanced suppressors, smart guns, and more.
  3. Impact: Grows the firearms industry by 20%, adding 10,000 jobs and $1 billion in economic output by 2030.
- Protect Texans’ Right to Self-Defense:
  1. Strengthen stand-your-ground and castle doctrine laws statewide, shielding Texans from overzealous local DAs.
  2. Launch the Texas Self-Defense Shield, offering legal support for those wrongfully prosecuted for lawful self-defense.
  3. Impact: Cuts wrongful prosecutions by 50%, ensuring Texans can protect themselves without fear.
- Lead in Military Production and Shipbuilding:
  1. Invest $5 billion over a decade in Texas’s defense sector, focusing on military hardware and shipbuilding.
  2. Establish a Texas Shipbuilding Hub in Corpus Christi and Galveston, tapping into our energy and port advantages.
  3. Partner with firms like Lockheed Martin to expand production.
  4. Impact: Creates 25,000 high-wage jobs and adds $10 billion to the economy by 2035, making Texas a defense powerhouse.
The Impact:
- Texas becomes the heart of firearms innovation and military might—jobs, security, and pride for every Texan.
- Gun rights are ironclad, and our defense economy thrives, protecting our way of life.

Keep Texas Texas Policy

Goal: Safeguard Texas jobs, opportunities, and culture by prioritizing Texans, curbing immigrant labor exploitation, and preventing external ideological shifts.

Why It Matters:
Texas thrives when Texans come first. Immigrant labor programs like H-1B and OPT flood the market, sidelining young Texans and eroding career ladders. Cultural pressures—like the perceived “Islamification” of Texas—threaten our values. Governor Abbott’s border focus is incomplete without tackling these internal challenges. Republicans put Texans first.
The Plan:
- Restrict Government Jobs to Texans:
  1. Enact the Texans First Hiring Act, reserving state and local government positions for Texas residents (5+ years or Texas-born).
  2. Impact: Secures 100,000+ government jobs for Texans, boosting local employment.
- Crack Down on Unfair Labor Practices:
  1. Form a Texas Workforce Protection Task Force to audit large employers, penalizing those who favor immigrant labor over Texans.
  2. Offer tax incentives for companies hiring at least 75% Texas residents.
  3. Impact: Raises Texas hires by 15% in key industries, opening doors for young workers.
- Protect Texas Culture:
  - Pass the Texas Values Protection Act:
    - Ban HOAs and mandatory-contribution groups from funding religious or political organizations.
    - Prohibit foreign funding of religious institutions in Texas.
  - Impact: Preserves Texas’s unique identity, keeping external ideologies at bay.
The Impact:
- Jobs stay with Texans, opportunities grow for our kids, and our culture remains rooted in Texas values.
- Sends a clear message: Texas is for Texans.

Texas Rural Health Freedom Initiative

Goal: Ensure rural Texans have access to quality healthcare through deregulation, advanced technology, and private sector innovation, while reducing state spending.

Why It Matters:
Rural Texans face long travel distances, limited specialist access, and spotty internet—barriers worsened by urban-focused state policies. Republicans reject government-heavy solutions and embrace freedom-first answers that empower Texans to take control of their health.
The Plan:
- Deregulate At-Home Medical Devices:
  1. Allow Texans to buy and use FDA-approved devices (e.g., blood pressure monitors, glucose trackers, portable EKGs) without prescriptions.
  2. Launch a Texas Health Tech Certification Program to approve advanced devices safely.
  3. Provide tax credits to Texas companies developing these tools.
  4. Impact: Increases preventive care and reduces hospital reliance.
- Expand Telemedicine Services and Monitoring:
  1. Mandate insurance coverage for telemedicine, including remote chronic condition monitoring.
  2. Offer tax incentives to providers serving rural areas via telemedicine.
  3. Partner with tech firms for AI-assisted diagnostic tools.
  4. Impact: Brings specialist care to rural homes, cutting costs and travel.
- Leverage Starlink for Rural Broadband:
  1. Subsidize Starlink subscriptions for rural households and healthcare facilities.
  2. Build community Wi-Fi hubs with local businesses in disconnected areas.
  3. Impact: Connects over 500,000 rural Texans to high-speed internet by 2030.
- Ensure Timely Availability of Critical Medications:
  1. Create a statewide pharmacy inventory system to track and share critical drugs.
  2. Partner with drone delivery services for 24-hour medication transport to remote areas.
  3. Offer tax breaks to rural pharmacies stocking essentials.
  4. Impact: Cuts medication shortages in half, ensuring rural access.
- Reduce State Spending:
  1. Shift from state-run programs to private sector solutions, cutting bureaucracy.
  2. Reinvest deregulation savings into telemedicine and broadband.
  3. Promote competition to lower costs.
  4. Impact: Reduces state healthcare spending by 15% while improving access.
- Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
  1. Establish rural healthcare innovation hubs for startups to test new tech.
  2. Launch a state grant program for entrepreneurs tackling rural healthcare.
  3. Collaborate with Texas universities to train innovators.
  4. Impact: Creates 5,000 jobs and attracts $500 million in private investment by 2035.
The Impact:
- Rural Texans get healthcare on their terms—affordable, accessible, and innovative.
- Government shrinks, costs drop, and communities thrive.

Election Integrity: A Texas-Sized Solution

Goal: Restore trust in Texas elections by eliminating vulnerabilities to fraud and corruption through paper ballots, in-person precinct voting, and local control.

Why It Matters:
Our current system—electronic voting, mail-in ballots, centralized counting—has too much “surface area” for corruption. Texans deserve elections they can trust, rooted in transparency and security. Republicans demand integrity in every vote.
The Plan:
- Paper Ballots Only:
  1. Every vote cast on paper—no electronic shortcuts.
  2. Why It Works: Paper can’t be hacked; it’s a physical, verifiable record.
- In-Person, In-Precinct Voting on Election Day:
  1. Vote at your local precinct, in person, on one secure day.
  2. Why It Works: Verifies identity, cuts impersonation, and keeps it tight.
- Local Precincts Run the Show:
  1. Precincts count their own votes and report results—no centralized bottlenecks.
  2. Why It Works: Decentralizes power, making fraud harder to hide.
- Fully Auditable from Start to Finish:
  1. Every step—casting, counting, reporting—open to inspection.
  2. Why It Works: Transparency builds trust; Texans see their votes matter.
- Very Rare, Strictly Verified Exceptions:
  1. Mail-in voting only for those who can’t vote in person (e.g., disabled, elderly), with ironclad ID checks.
  2. Why It Works: Keeps access fair while locking down security.
The Impact:
- Fraud-proof elections that Texans can trust—no doubts, no excuses.
- Local control ensures no overreach from Austin or Washington—power stays with the people.

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