It's hard to believe, but the 90th Texas Legislative Session is now less than a year away. And right on schedule, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has released it's Liberty Action Agenda, Top 10 policy priorities.
"There's a lot more to do, Texas needs to continue to lead the way in the country" said TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar, "Our agenda we think is ambitious, but achievable."
And of course one of the top priorities, just like it has been every session, is property taxes. As TPPF puts it: Eliminate School Property Taxes and Rein in Local Spending by continuing to reform our property tax system and requiring balanced, responsible local budgets.
"Obviously, the property taxes, if you go around the state that is the number one issue you hear in every district in the state, Republican or Democrat" Sindelar told KTRH, "People are feeling increasingly taxed out of their homes."
Another big one, is putting an end to taxpayer-funded lobbying, once and for all, to stop local governments from using public dollars to hire unaccountable lobbyists.
"Eliminating taxpayer-funded lobbying is a big one" noted Sindelar, "People ask me all the time, is there a 'swamp' in Austin like there is in D.C.? Of course."
Also on the list: Ensure Affordable, Reliable Energy and Safeguard Water Infrastructure by strengthening grid reliability and modernizing water planning and groundwater management.
Make Government More Accountable and Transparent so Texans can clearly see how tax dollars are spent and what results they deliver.
Combat the Cartels and Deport Dangerous Criminal Aliens by using every lawful tool to establish real operational control of the border.
Make Texas the National Leader in Education and Student Success through parent empowerment, education savings accounts, charter school growth, and teacher preparation reform.
Protect Children Online by shielding minors from predatory platforms, addictive algorithms, and harmful AI tools.
Support Strong Family Formation by restoring the family as the foundational unit of a healthy society.
Take Back Our Cities by strengthening law and order, supporting local law enforcement, and establishing regional district courts for serious crimes.
Protect Texas Elections and Ensure Enforcement of Election Violations by setting uniform statewide standards and ensuring consistent enforcement of election laws.
The Liberty Action Agenda Top 10 will serve as a guiding framework for TPPF’s research, advocacy, and legislative engagement leading into and throughout the 2027 legislative session, which is set to begin on January 12, 2027.