I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Israel as part of the 50 States, One Israel delegation, where legislators from across America came to see the truth of Israel with our own eyes. What I experienced was both deeply moving and eye-opening.

I’m thrilled to share a major victory for private property rights and water access in Hays County—Governor Abbott has officially VETOED Senate Bill 1253, the bill I warned would give the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) sweeping new powers at the expense of landowners and water users.

The City of Dripping Springs is voting to adopt their Tax Rate and 2024-25 FY Budget on Tuesday September 17th at the Dripping Springs City Hall Council Chambers (511 mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620) at 6pm!

Hays county will vote to adopt this proposed budget and tax rate Tuesday September 17th at 1pm at the Hays County Courthouse budget office. I will continue to urge local taxing entities to combat rising property taxes, support transparency throughout their budgeting processes and to update you all on upcoming budget meetings.

City officials are entertaining a major tax increase that will noticeably impact the average resident. In fact, according to the city’s materials, the typical homeowner will experience a 30%+ growth in their city-specific tax bill.

Tax cuts from the legislature become obsolete when these local municipalities do not adopt the no new revenue tax rate.

The City of Schertz and Hays County are voting to adopt their new tax rates on Tuesday, September 3. Here's everything you need to know about how your tax dollars are being spent and your next property tax bill.

This Thursday, Comal county commissioners will meet to adopt the next fiscal year's budget, which will include the No New Revenue property tax rate. According to County Judge Sherman Krause, this “results in a tax bill equal to last year” for the average homeowner. 

Click here for information on proposed budgets for these two cities. I will continue to urge local taxing entities to combat rising property taxes and support transparency throughout their budgeting processes and update you all on upcoming meetings. 

Did you know that your local taxing entities can adopt a tax rate that won't raise your property taxes, even if your property valuations have increased?

Every year, each Texas state representative gets to place one ornament on the Christmas tree in the House chambers. Ornaments are traditionally painted by children in their district. This year, we’re going one step further — you get to help me choose!

We must keep the Texas model alive. That's why I'm running for re-election, to ensure the Hill Country has a powerful conservative voice in the Texas Capitol. I hope to see you and your family at one of our three upcoming fundraisers, where you can enjoy a delicious meal, visit with like-minded neighbors, and help kickstart my campaign efforts to keep Texas red.

Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Texas-Mexico border again. In my three visits over two years, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges our state is facing in terms of illegal immigration and border security.

Texas is taking substantial steps to combat this invasion, and make up for the Biden administration's inadequate response – or lack thereof. In this post, I want to share the many efforts our state has taken to combat illegal border crossings.

Governor Abbott has signed important legislation to amend the Texas Constitution, but YOU get the final say. Below is a comprehensive list of each proposition that will be on your ballot this coming November. With each proposition, I have provided a brief explanation and my recommendation of support, opposition, or neutrality. Whatever your position, it is imperative that you go out this November and VOTE!