17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November

From property taxes to bail reform, 17 proposed constitutional amendments will be on the ballot.

Trump Admin Twists China’s Arm On Fentanyl

China is tightening controls on key chemicals used to produce fentanyl, in a move seen as a concession to the Trump administration amid ongoing trade tensions.

Imagine drivers paying $8 per gallon of gas!

California’s energy policies could soon result in that state’s drivers paying $8 per gallon of gas.

Trump is slamming “green energy” tax credits in the Big, Beautiful budget package

President Trump is right, and the current Senate proposal does not go far enough to end the subsidies now.

Bid-rigging penalties | What's Your Point?

A new bill from Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt looks to end bid-rigging. Will it work?

TPPF Applauds 2025 Property Tax Cuts

AUSTIN- On Monday, Governor Abbott signed several property tax relief measures into law, setting the stage for a $10 billion tax cut to take effect later this year, assuming voters approve related constitutional amendments in November.

Harris County Officially Ends Failed Guaranteed Basic Income Program

The county never disbursed the funds to anyone, despite spending millions to administer the program.

New $10.5M Houston Police Department Training Center Will Not Require Taxpayer Funding

Millions in private donations are expected to cover a new Houston Police Department training center that will offer officers state-of-the-art preparation tools.

Dems Screech About GOP ‘Gutting Medicaid’ While Ignoring Inconvenient Fact

Congressional Democrats have torched GOP lawmakers for working to “devastate Medicaid” in President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” ignoring fiscal projections that show federal Medicaid spending will continue to increase over the next decade anyways.

Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Illegals Hours After Trump DOJ Files Lawsuit

Just two days after the Texas Legislature adjourned without passing legislation to end in-state tuition for illegal aliens, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Texas.

Vance, Rubio Remind Washington What ‘America First’ Actually Means

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday night detailed how the America First movement is inspired by pursuing the national interest and empowering everyday Americans.

‘Fire Away’: House Republicans Cheer Action On DOGE Cuts

House Republicans celebrated the White House sending the first legislative package seeking to codify $9.4 billion in Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts to Congress on Tuesday.

Trump Tells Congress Just How Much To Slash Budget As GOP Lawmakers Revolt Ahead Of Shutdown Showdown

President Donald Trump submitted detailed budget documents to Congress Friday, clarifying his proposal to cut non-defense federal spending by more than 22 percent in the upcoming fiscal year.

Social Security Fraud Just Tip Of The Iceberg, Trump’s New Commissioner Says

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security numbers are vulnerable to exploitation and fraud across multiple government agencies, from the DMV to Medicare.

Lamar Odom Attends Trump Crypto Gala, Handles Protests Like Complete Boss

President Donald Trump played host Thursday to high-profile investors during a cryptocurrency project of his at a Trump luxury golf course located in Northern Virginia, and one of those individuals was NBA legend Lamar Odom.

Trump Announces Major Job-Creating Deal That Biden Blocked On His Way Out The Door

President Donald Trump endorsed a “planned partnership” Friday between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, claiming the deal between the two steel giants will constitute the largest economic investment in Pennsylvania’s history.

A Call for Bond Reform & Putting Victims First

On Wednesday, April 30, Crime Stoppers of Houston stood alongside Governor Greg Abbott, grieving families, victim advocates, and law enforcement to call for urgent bond reform

Texas Local Debt is Over $500 Billion

Texas' local government debt is out of control. James Quintero and Jose Melendez from TPPF's Taxpayer Protection Project join Mandy to detail how the local government debt got to this point, how school districts are driving debt up, and how the Texas Legislature can step in to fix things.