The Texas Senate Does Not Waste Time on Bills Without Overwhelming GOP Support Texas is a red state, yet the House vote on sports betting legislation was carried by a Democrat majority. The Texas Senate does not pass bills with GOP in the minority. The GOP majority guides our path. House Bill 1942 and HJR 102

Homestead Exemptions Provide More Relief Than Appraisal Caps   As I’ve said, years ago it seemed appraisal caps were a good idea, but I learned better. Speaker Dade Phelan still hasn’t. Compared to the House plan, the Senate plan delivers $27 BILLION MORE in property tax savings to Texas homeowners over the life of their ownership. I

President Trump Sides with the Texas Senate “California Dade’s plan is a disaster for Texas” President Trump joins realtors and business leaders in supporting Senate Bill 3, Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $70,000 and $100,000 for homeowners over 65, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, which cuts billions more dollars for homeowners than the House’s 5% appraisal cap