Brian Phillips

THE PROFITEERS: The system that finances education is rigged to incentivize more spending and more borrowing of your property tax dollars every year, and that is why educational outcomes will never improve and why your taxes will never go down. Watch this.

I just signed the pledge to support legislation stopping taxpayer-funded lobbying! stoptfl.com

Nearly $500 billion in local debt. And 59% of city bonds passed with less than 10% turnout. Texas is being indentured by bonds that hardly anybody voted for. @GregAbbott_TX is right: No new taxes without a supermajority of voters signing off. #xlege

Deeply concerning For those wondering here is a breakdown Yes, the issue raised by Brian Phillips about local governments in Texas approving significant bond measures with minimal voter participation is a legitimate concern, reflecting a procedural aspect of Texas law that…

TASB is wielding unchecked influence on local governance and using YOUR tax dollars to do it. #txlege

School choice works because it puts families first. It gives parents the freedom to decide what is best for their children’s education as no one understands their needs better.

It’s time. I’ve signed the pledge.

Two dozen Texas House members have already signed the pledge to 🛑 stop taxpayer-funded lobbying. Send to your member to sign the pledge: stoptfl.com/pledge

Thank you to these lawmakers for pledging to end taxpayer-funded lobbying! We invite all legislators to join this growing list of lawmakers fighting for Texas taxpayers. #txlege stoptfl.com

Local governments in Texas are passing BILLIONS in new borrowing and tax increases with just ONE vote. Not by one vote. But with only one total vote. It's time to make some changes to bond elections.

💵A ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying is gaining momentum in Texas' special session. "Taxpayer-funded lobbying is the USAID of Texas," @mayes_middleton told @DallasExpress dallasexpress.com/state/taxpayer…

Law has to require a SCHOOL BOARD VOTE on any legislative positions anyone at an ISD wants to take in an official capacity. These positions should be posted online for at least 6 years. An ISD's "government affairs" employee should be making his or her recommendations to the…

Traffickers use force, fraud, and coercion to exert ultimate control of their victims—making victims vulnerable to being pressured into criminal acts they otherwise would not have committed. Victims of human trafficking are a unique population that deserve unique protections…

It’s time for Texas to finally put a stop to taxpayer-funded lobbying. Get involved at StopTFL.com

New website drop: stop taxpayer-funded lobbying stoptfl.com

🚨 We've submitted a notice to the City of Dallas on behalf of local taxpayers. The letter calls on the City to repeal or otherwise amend 133 ordinances that are preempted by state law—or face legal action.

💸 Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: Who Really Benefits? Why the focus on taxpayer-funded lobbying? Because your hard-earned dollars are being used to hire lobbyists—often to advocate against your best interests. 🚫 These lobbyists frequently push for policies that protect the power…