Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has issued the following vote notice for May 24th, 2025

Texas House of Representatives

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Subject: Senate Joint Resolution 84 (SJR 84) – Temporary property tax fire exemption

• Author: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
• Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 84 offers a narrowly tailored constitutional amendment to protect homeowners from being hit with property taxes on structures that no longer exist due to fire damage. It empowers the Legislature to determine the specific rules and time limits for such tax relief. This measure avoids creating any permanent or automatic exemptions, ensuring that relief is temporary and conditional. It provides homeowners with breathing room during recovery, and strikes a reasonable balance between property rights and fiscal responsibility.

Subject:  Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) – Federal-local border enforcement

• Author: State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown)
• Caption: Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 8 ensures local law enforcement in Texas actively supports federal immigration enforcement by mandating 287(g) agreements in larger counties and encouraging them in smaller ones. It establishes a state-administered, fiscally accountable grant program to assist sheriffs with associated costs, reducing reliance on local tax increases. By equipping local departments to detain and transfer criminal aliens more efficiently, the bill aims to lower incarceration and crime-related costs over time. It also protects taxpayer dollars by requiring strict financial reporting and preventing counties from misappropriating state grant funds. The bill enhances public safety and ensures local-federal cooperation on the incredibly important issue of illegal immigration and related crimes.

Subject:  Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) – Parental Rights and DEI Ban

• Author: State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe)
• Caption: Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and to student clubs at public schools.
• TFR Position:  SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 12 reinforces parental rights in public education, eliminates taxpayer-funded DEI programs, and enhances school transparency and accountability. The bill promotes parent’s control of their child’s education. SB 12 reduces unnecessary administrative expenses by eliminating DEI offices, enhances financial efficiency by preventing wasteful spending on politically motivated programs, and promotes competition through open enrollment policies that empower parents to choose the best schools for their children. By minimizing bureaucratic interference and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent on core educational priorities, the bill strengthens accountability and parental rights in Texas schools. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 12.

Subject: Senate Bill 25 (SB 25) – Addressing Chronic Health Crisis 

• Author: State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
• Caption: Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living; authorizing a civil penalty.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT / AMEND
• Background: 
  • SB 25 seeks to tackle rising healthcare costs by promoting preventative health measures through nutrition education and increased physical activity in schools, potentially reducing long-term taxpayer burdens from Medicaid and other state-funded healthcare expenses. The bill also increases consumer transparency and choice and personal responsibility by requiring food manufacturers to label products containing certain additives banned in other countries. While this type of transparency is highly valuable when it comes to the foods we eat, mandating new labeling requirements on private businesses creates regulatory burdens that could lead to higher compliance costs—which may be passed on to consumers. We encourage lawmakers to amend the bill to focus on voluntary labeling incentives. Additionally, the continuing education requirements should be optional, as such education requirements may be unnecessary for some physicians. Nevertheless, TFR supports SB 25 for its benefits fighting against the chronic health endemic in the United States.

Subject: Senate Bill 293 (SB 293) – Judicial reforms

• Author: State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston)
• Caption: Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • TFR has revised its position to support the House version of Senate Bill 293 due to its reform that decouples legislator pensions from judicial salaries—an overdue fix to a long-standing, opaque mechanism of automatic pension inflation for elected officials. Prior to this change, every increase in a district judge’s salary triggered a proportional increase in lawmaker pensions, without transparency or public debate. SB 293 corrects this by fixing the base salary used to calculate elected official pensions at $140,000, regardless of any future judicial pay raises. This change brings long-term fiscal discipline to the pension system and ensures that increases in legislator retirement benefits can only occur through deliberate legislative action, not backdoor raises.
  • Beyond the pension fix, SB 293 advances several reforms that align with limited-government principles. It strengthens oversight of the judiciary by reforming the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, increases transparency through mandatory reporting on court performance, and imposes tighter timelines and accountability in judicial discipline cases. The bill also empowers the public by allowing penalties for knowingly false judicial complaints while ensuring procedural safeguards remain in place.
  • Although the bill does increase judicial compensation, it does so while responsibly containing the downstream fiscal impact. By breaking the automatic linkage between judge and legislator pensions, SB 293 prevents future unfunded liabilities and reinforces the principle that public servants should not benefit from unchecked compensation formulas. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 293 as a meaningful step toward greater transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in state government.

Subject:  Senate Bill 241 (SB 241) – Enforcing public camping ban

• Author: State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton)
• Caption: Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 241 strengthens Texas’ existing ban on public camping by making sure cities and counties actually enforce it. It requires local governments to investigate complaints about public camping and act within 90 days. If they don’t, the Attorney General can label them as non-compliant and have the state withhold part of their sales tax revenue to recoup enforcement costs. The bill holds localities financially accountable, prevents misuse of taxpayer resources, and discourages policies that enable public disorder. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 241.

Subject: Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718) – Corporate welfare subsidy expansion

• Author: State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland)
• Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
• TFR Position: OPPOSE
• Background: 
  • SB 1718 would make the National Rifle Association’s annual events eligible for taxpayer-funded subsidies through the state’s Major Events Reimbursement Program. While the NRA is a lawful and prominent organization, this bill essentially offers public money to incentivize private organizational events—an inappropriate use of state funds. The bill expands corporate-welfare and shifts financial risk to taxpayers by prioritizing speculative economic benefits over core government services. This sets a precedent for other interest groups—political or otherwise—to demand similar treatment, opening the door to expanded taxpayer obligations. Even if one supports the NRA’s mission, funding its events should be a private market decision, not a government subsidy.

Subject: Senate Bill 2018 (SB 2018) – Family-focused tax credits

• Author: State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney)
• Caption: Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 2018 incentivizes private businesses to invest in nonprofit groups that support at-risk families by offering them tax credits for their charitable contributions. Rather than expanding government programs, the bill empowers civil society organizations that are already doing effective work without growing the bureaucracy. The credit is capped at $10 million total, ensuring limited exposure to the state budget while encouraging targeted private giving. It also places strict rules on which nonprofits qualify—excluding those tied to abortion services or overly reliant on government funds—ensuring funds go to independent, community-rooted organizations. Administrative costs are capped at 5%, maximizing the impact of each dollar donated. By leveraging the private sector’s resources and avoiding the creation of new state-run programs, this bill aligns with the principles of limited government and responsible spending. Though it results in some short-term revenue reduction, it offsets long-term taxpayer burdens by reducing the need for new public welfare initiatives.

Subject: Senate Bill 1534 (SB 1534) – Workforce study mandate

• Author: State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo)
• Caption: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
• TFR Position: OPPOSE
• Background: 
  • SB 1534 requires state agencies to study the current state of health physics education and job market needs in nuclear and radiological safety fields. While the intent may be to address a workforce shortage, the bill sets up another bureaucratic study without any guarantee of tangible outcomes or cost controls. This approach invites future spending commitments, mission creep, and legislative overreach. Additionally, the private sector—not government—should lead efforts to assess and respond to workforce demands in niche technical fields. Texans should be wary of legislation that opens the door to more central planning under the banner of workforce development.

Subject: Senate Bill 1567 (SB 1567) – Stops arbitrary occupancy restrictions

• Author: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
• Caption: Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT / AMEND
• Background: 
  • SB 1567 helps to protect property rights by stopping cities from using intrusive occupancy limits that control who can live together in a home. It ensures that private property owners near universities can rent or share homes without interference based on relationships. By setting clear and fair occupancy limits based only on room size, the bill removes arbitrary rules. It also bars local governments from spying on lease agreements, protecting both privacy and due process. The bill empowers property owners to hold cities accountable if their rights are violated, waiving government immunity and allowing for recovery of damages and attorney’s fees. However, the bill is circumscribed to only cities with a public institution of higher education. The bill should be expanded to include all municipalities.

Subject: Senate Bill 1233 (SB 1233) – Perinatal palliative care information

• Author: State Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills)
• Caption: Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 1233 ensures that pregnant women carrying babies diagnosed with life-threatening conditions are informed of palliative care options, rather than left unaware of support resources. It requires the state health agency to compile and distribute informational materials, along with a list of care providers—without expanding government programs or funding new benefits. The law mandates that healthcare providers offer these materials at the point of diagnosis and obtain a signed form to confirm delivery of the information. There are no new entitlements created, just a focus on using existing infrastructure to improve communication and accountability. It also restricts inclusion of abortion-related providers, keeping the program aligned with Texas’ pro-life laws and taxpayer values. This is a targeted, low-cost effort to improve care coordination and support women and children.

Subject: Senate Bill 467 (SB 467) – Temporary exemption for fire loss

• Author: State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney)
• Caption: Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 467 helps homeowners who lose their home to fire by temporarily reducing their property taxes for the remainder of the year. Instead of being taxed on the full value of a destroyed home, the tax bill will be reduced to reflect the time it no longer exists. This avoids unfairly taxing families on property they can no longer use or live in. The bill requires a simple application process and ensures timely reassessment and refunds if overpayment occurred. By setting a clear deadline and relying on local and insurance-based information, it prevents delays or abuse. This respects property rights, and is a targeted reform that provides relief without increasing government costs.

Subject: Senate Bill 2035 (SB 2035) – Overreaching restrictions on political speech

• Author: State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
• Caption: Relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
• TFR Position: OPPOSE / AMEND
• Background: 
  • SB 2035 seeks to prevent foreign influence in Texas ballot measures, a laudable goal, but it does so by creating a new regulatory framework, and restricting the rights of American Citizens. It forces every political committee to verify that each donor has not received over $100,000 in non-wage funds from any foreign national within the past four years. The bill also effectively bans American citizens who accepted vaguely defined “money” from a foreign entity during the same period from spending on ballot measure elections, raising serious 1st amendment concerns. The bill presumes guilt based on prior financial history and empowers the Attorney General to issue injunctions and bar individuals from lobbying or political activity, raising serious concerns about government overreach. The mandated donor certifications, audits, and legal exposure will make it harder for citizen-led groups to participate in the political process. The bill invites politicized enforcement, and expands the reach of the state into private, lawful behavior. It risks chilling free speech and civic engagement while doing little to stop actual bad actors. S.B. 2035 should be rejected or significantly amended to target foreign nationals and foreign entities only, without threatening the rights of American citizens.

Subject: Senate Bill 1032 (SB 1032) – Expands university research grant eligibility

• Author: State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
• Caption: Relating to participation in the governor’s university research initiative.
• TFR Position: OPPOSE
• Background: 
  • SB 1032 expands the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) by allowing private and independent universities to access taxpayer-funded matching grants. Rather than limiting or phasing out this inappropriate subsidy program, the bill grows its scope and paves the way for even greater government spending on higher education institutions. GURI represents an inappropriate use of public funds to incentivize elite academic hiring. This bill makes the problem worse by extending eligibility to private schools, effectively subsidizing institutions that already operate outside of the public system. It also increases the likelihood of future budget requests to grow the program even further. While it includes a positive safeguard against poaching researchers from other eligible schools, the bill as a whole expands a program to deal with an issue that should be handled by each institution’s own funds.

Subject: Senate Bill 1049 (SB 1049) – Excused absences for faith education

• Author: State Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford)
• Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of attending a released time course.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 1049 strengthens parental rights by ensuring that public schools must allow students to be excused for religious education, so long as parents request it. This policy respects family values without expanding government control. Responsibility for attendance, transportation, and liability lies with the private organization offering the course, not the public school. This ensures no additional burden is placed on schools or taxpayers. By reducing bureaucratic interference in a family’s religious choices, this bill empowers parents without growing government.

Subject: Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) – Homeschool UIL participation

• Author: State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney)
• Caption: Relating to participation by non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 401 improves access for homeschool students to participate in UIL competitions like sports or academic contests. By letting families access opportunities in nearby districts when their home district opts out, the bill reduces barriers without forcing participation. This streamlined approach avoids new spending and respects educational freedom. It’s a pro-family measure that avoids expanding government while increasing opportunities.

Subject:  Senate Bill 1596 (SB 1596) – Repeal Ban on Short-barrel firearms

• Author: State Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-Denton)
• Caption: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 1596 repeals the state prohibition on short-barrel firearms. The bill reinforces the Second Amendment and private property rights without expanding state enforcement powers. By repealing outdated restrictions, the bill streamlines law enforcement priorities, safeguards individual liberties, and ensures taxpayer dollars are protected from unnecessary enforcement. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 1596.

Subject: Senate Bill 310 (SB 310) – Bans ranked-choice voting

• Author: State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
• Caption: Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 310 reinforces Texas’ commitment to straightforward election outcomes by clearly banning ranked-choice or preferential voting systems. Under this bill, a winning candidate must secure more than half of the votes actually cast in the initial tally, without any reallocation of votes through runoff-style processes. This ensures that election results are based on voters’ first choices, preserving the integrity of the majority requirement. The bill avoids the cost and complexity of implementing new voting infrastructure for ranked-choice systems. It also reduces potential voter confusion and administrative burdens, promoting transparency and accountability. By codifying a single, traditional voting method, it limits government overreach and prevents the backdoor introduction of confusing or potentially manipulated electoral systems.

Subject: Senate Bill 1346 (SB 1346) – Limits mass ticket lottery purchases

• Author: State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
• Caption: Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 1346 helps prevent abuse of the lottery through mass ticket purchasing schemes, such as the 2023 jackpot buyout by an international group. The bill stops lottery retailers from knowingly selling to anyone trying to corner the odds by buying all or nearly all possible combinations. By requiring license revocation for violators and blocking reapplication for a year, the bill introduces meaningful consequences without expanding state bureaucracy or creating new criminal penalties. The bill is a targeted solution to a documented abuse in the Texas Lottery.

Subject: Senate Bill 2753 (SB 2753) – Streamlines voting procedures statewide

• Author: State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood)
• Caption: Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT / AMEND
• Background: 
  • The original Senate version of SB 2753 overhauled Texas election procedures by consolidating early voting and Election Day into a single, streamlined in-person voting period. It eliminated inefficient overlaps between early and Election Day voting and ensures all ballots are processed under a consistent framework, reducing unnecessary administrative burdens and costs, and tightening and simplifying Texas voting system. However, the House version replaces that with a study program on what the original senate version would have done. TFR recommends amending the bill to return it to its original senate version, in order to more fully secure Texas elections, protect taxpayers and their money, and ensure trust in our system of government.

Subject: Senate Bill 2368 (SB 2368) – Hostile nation grid access

• Author: State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)
• Caption: Relating to affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; increasing an administrative penalty.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 2368 reinforces Texas’ efforts to block companies linked to adversarial nations—like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran—from gaining access to critical power infrastructure. The bill empowers ERCOT to demand truthful disclosures and to suspend participation for suspicious entities. It also enables the Attorney General to investigate violations and enforce accountability. By imposing steep penalties of up to $1 million per violation, the bill adds real consequences for false reporting. These safeguards reduce foreign interference risks, protect taxpayer-funded infrastructure, and ensure state agencies aren’t burdened with costly fallout from compromised systems. 

Subject: Senate Bill 2477 (SB 2477) – Urban housing reform

• Author: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
• Caption: Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 2477 cuts red tape and costs for converting vacant office buildings into much-needed housing in urban Texas. By eliminating burdensome permitting fees, unnecessary zoning changes, and expensive infrastructure demands, the bill removes financial roadblocks that deter private investment. It reduces government overreach by limiting local micromanagement of private development, while still ensuring compliance with basic health and safety standards. The bill helps maximize use of existing infrastructure and avoids taxpayer-funded expansion of public utilities or roads. It discourages urban blight by making it easier for property owners to repurpose unproductive assets. Streamlined administrative approvals protect developers from arbitrary delays by city councils. By preventing new impact fees or parkland taxes, the bill stops cities from extracting extra money from taxpayers under the guise of regulation. Overall, this is a smart, market-driven solution that increases housing without growing government.

Subject:  Senate Bill 961 (SB 961) – Strengthens Medicaid fraud prevention

• Author: State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
• Caption: Relating to fraud prevention and verifying eligibility for benefits under Medicaid.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 961 enhances the integrity of Texas’ Medicaid system by mandating robust verification of eligibility and cracking down on fraudulent billing practices. It eliminates loopholes that allow individuals to self-report key information like income or residency without proper documentation, thereby ensuring only qualified individuals receive taxpayer-funded benefits. The bill also requires that only the licensed provider who actually performed a service can be listed on reimbursement claims, reducing provider-level fraud. This legislation helps to protect taxpayer dollars and reduce government waste. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 961.

Subject: Senate Bill 869 (SB 869) – Timely ethics complaint resolution

• Author: State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
• Caption: Relating to the deadline for the Texas Ethics Commission to resolve certain complaints.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 869 ensures accountability and efficiency by requiring the Texas Ethics Commission to resolve complaints within 120 days, barring delays except in cases of litigation. This prevents bureaucratic overreach, eliminates loopholes that could be exploited to prolong investigations, and ensures fair and timely resolutions. By removing unnecessary administrative delays, the bill reduces government inefficiency and promotes transparency, safeguarding taxpayer dollars from being wasted on prolonged regulatory processes. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 869.

Subject: Senate Bill 850 (SB 850) – Automatic property tax refunds

• Author: State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston)
• Caption: Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 850 simplifies and streamlines the process for returning overpaid or erroneously paid property taxes to Texas taxpayers. Rather than forcing citizens to navigate a bureaucratic application process, this bill mandates that refunds of $1 or more be issued automatically—ensuring that taxpayers get back what they are rightfully owed. By eliminating unnecessary red tape and approval layers, the bill holds local governments accountable for prompt repayment. Requiring timely refunds within 60 days, and imposing a 12% interest penalty for delays, discourages misuse of taxpayer dollars and incentivizes fiscal responsibility. It protects individuals by clarifying legal rights and establishing enforceable deadlines to sue for withheld refunds. This bill supports taxpayers, reins in government, and ensures efficient use of public funds.

Subject: Senate Bill 2206 (SB 2206) – Research tax credit overhaul

• Author: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
• Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT / AMEND
• Background: 
  • SB 2206 simplifies and modernizes Texas’ tax incentives for research and development by replacing a convoluted system of credits and exemptions with a single franchise tax credit tied directly to actual in-state R&D spending. It encourages businesses to innovate within Texas, and gives startups and veteran-owned businesses access to refundable credits. Eliminating the outdated sales tax exemption reduces complexity and closes loopholes while streamlining tax compliance. However, the bill should be amended to impose a statewide cap on total credits issued annually and require detailed audits and public disclosure to ensure proper usages.

Subject: Senate Bill 457 (SB 457) – Micromanagement of nursing homes

• Author: State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
• Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements.
• TFR Position: OPPOSE
• Background: 
  • SB 457 imposes new spending mandates on nursing homes by requiring them to allocate at least 80% of Medicaid reimbursements toward direct patient care expenses. While transparency and care quality are important goals, this bill replaces voluntary incentive programs with rigid mandates and heavy-handed enforcement. Nursing homes that fail to meet the ratio—even for reasons outside their control—risk state clawbacks of funds unless they qualify for narrow exemptions. This bill could disproportionately burden rural nursing facilities, which often operate on tighter margins and face staffing shortages, making it harder for them to meet rigid spending ratios without risking funding clawbacks. It also mandates detailed ownership disclosures that could create compliance burdens, particularly for facilities with complex real estate or business structures. Additionally, the law increases government oversight costs, including hiring new staff and spending over $1.4 million on IT upgrades, without clearly demonstrating long-term taxpayer savings. From a fiscally conservative and limited-government perspective, the bill expands bureaucracy, burdens private operators, and centralizes control over healthcare spending. Instead of micromanaging reimbursement formulas, policymakers should encourage performance-based competition and flexibility.

Subject: Senate Bill 1362 (SB 1362) – Red-flag laws

• Author: State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
• Caption: Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
• TFR Position: SUPPORT
• Background: 
  • SB 1362 ensures that no Texas government agency or official can enforce firearm-related restraining orders that bypass due process and are not rooted in criminal charges. By rejecting extreme risk protective orders unless explicitly permitted by state law, the bill defends constitutional rights and keeps unelected federal influence out of local law enforcement. It reinforces local control and shields taxpayers from being complicit in policies that could violate individual liberties and property rights. Blocking the use of federal grants tied to these programs also prevents fiscal dependence on strings-attached funding that undermines state sovereignty. This bill is a clear defense of the Second Amendment, limited government, and personal responsibility. It discourages expansion of government authority without due process.

Texas Senate

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