Grassroots America

Each expense may look small on its own. Together, they can drain resources from roads, public safety, and other essential services. The good news? Local leaders have practical options. Here are 14 ways to make every tax dollar work harder.

A "fiscally conservative" reputation means nothing if it isn't backed by actual restraint in spending and borrowing. Texas at $311B in state and local bonded debt—nearly matching California's $337B—is exactly the kind of number that should make every Texan stop and ask hard questions. Bonded debt is long-term taxation on a credit card. Every dollar borrowed today is a dollar (+ interest) taken from future Texans (unborn), our kids, and grandkids. When gov't at ANY level leans on debt, that's not conservative governance. The real test isn't whether you talk about fiscal discipline. It's whether the balance sheet shows it. Appreciate Jeramy Kitchen for pulling this data and naming the problem. This is how accountability starts—with transparency, numbers, and honest conversations. #MakeLimitedGovernmentGreatAgain #txlege #DebtAwareness #localgovt teapawt.org/JeramyKitchen/status/2…

Civil asset forfeiture is a tool that law enforcement uses to confiscate private property if it’s considered evidence for a crime. This may occur before official conviction of a crime in a court of law. Officers have wide latitude in deciding what pieces of property are taken. While we support our police, we also recognize the God-given right to property for all Americans. Abuses occur, so #txlege must enact guardrails to prevent abuse of law enforcements’ civil asset forfeiture powers.

Today is the day! Remember the GOP accomplishments and vote red from top to bottom of the ticket. #Midterms2026 #GetOutTheVote

True freedom is found in Jesus Christ alone. “It is impossible to understand modern history apart from the Reformation. We cannot understand the history of Europe, England or America without studying the Reformation. For example, in America there would never have been Pilgrim Fathers if there had not first been a Protestant Reformation.” —Jack Arnold, church history professor, IIIM Magazine #ReformationDay #ProtestantReformation #MartinLuther

Fiscal hawks like @TXPolResearch separate FACT from Austin spin. Texas leaders told state agencies to cut 3%. They cut 2.93% or 4.27 Billion. Then, they asked for 13.26 Billion back through "exceptional items." That's a 3-to-1 ratio—trimming the front door for appearances and blowing open the back. "Smaller government" isn't the goal. The appearance of smaller government is. Your property tax relief DEPENDS on cutting state spending on things we shouldn’t be doing in the first place. Things like funding evident/repeated failure, Hollywood, corporate welfare… More coming to help you read between the lines. Then, you can help your legislators! #TxLege #TxBudget #MakeLimitedGovernmentGreatAgain teapawt.org/TXPolResearch/status/2…

Remember, they said these were conspiracy theories... indoctrination of students to hate America sexual grooming of children by school predators failure of ObamaCare illegals voting mail-in ballot fraud COVID jabs maim & kill food sources poisoned by glysophate Hunter Biden's laptop Mass Surveillance by NSA & FLOCK Fauci & the Wuhan Lab Leak Project MKUltra Intelligence Influence on Online Platforms Take heed. This is no conspiracy theory or joke. bansharia.com/the-red-green-… #BanSharia #SaveAmerica

Let's get out the vote Texas! Share these GOP accomplishments with your friends and neighbors who haven't voted yet. #Midterms2026 #GetOutTheVote

Be careful that your “Salt” does not lose its power. Deception is satanic in origin John 8:44 calls the devil "a liar and the father of lies." Truth is redemptive John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Lying corrodes trust, the foundation of every covenant — human and divine. Proverbs 25:19: “Confidence in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint.” Salt & Light: Let's #MakeLyingWrongAgain . It starts with us!

Let's get out the vote Texas! We must realize what it means if the Democrats regain power in Congress and the Senate. #Midterms2026 #GetOutTheVote

Way to go @mctxgop ! Highly organized, community-focused conservatives in Montgomery County know how to fight. #SaveTexas #Midterms2026 #GetOutTheVote

Let's get out the vote Texas! Check in with your friends and neighbors to ask if they've voted yet. Last day to early vote is Friday, October 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. #Midterms2026 #GetOutTheVote

"To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!" -Proverbs 15:23

Will the recent arrest of two alleged human trafficking/prostitution profiteers (a joint DPS/US Homeland Security operation backed by the Smith County Sheriff’s Office) be the beginning of an aggressive “clean up?” We certainly hope so. For the last three years, Smith County citizens have reported an increasing number of what appear to be illicit Tyler and Smith County “massage parlors” advertising on social media. These suspicious “massage” operations, the growing number of illegal gaming machines in gas stations/convenience stores, and tent dwelling panhandlers are clear warning signs. Something is not right. And once upon a time, this wasn’t allowed to happen. Grassroots America collaborates at the state and federal level with some of the best minds in public safety and security. Without exception, they confirm that what we’re seeing locally are symptoms of a dangerous criminal underbelly that trades in human misery, money-laundering, drug trafficking, and soul-eating perversion. Watch. Ask questions. Drop the rose-colored glasses. They’re dangerous. Cleanup starts with citizens who refuse to look away. #LocalNews #EastTexas #CitizensFirst

Citizen Alert! Texas definitely has Big Gov't local officials who would run this scam to take private property! Think there's potential for city & county officials to be in personal financial cahoots with suspect non-profits? As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow! #PrivatePropertyRights #LocalGovernment #txlege townhall.com/news/amy-curtis…

Beware of bureaucracy! Not every problem requires a government solution. There's nothing more permanent than a temporary government program. Throwing more money at a problem doesn't solve it. #MakeLimitedGovernmentGreatAgain #txlege

If you've already voted, text your friends and family a reminder of what is at stake in this election! Last day to vote early is October 30. Election day is Tuesday, November 3 from 7 am to 7 pm. #Midterms2026 #VoteRedToSaveAmerica teapawt.org/FreedomCFund/status/21…

Take your friends and family, and vote to SAVE AMERICA! Early voting continues this weekend. Last day to vote early is October 30. Election day is Tuesday, November 3. #Midterms2026 #VoteRedToSaveAmerica teapawt.org/FreedomCFund/status/21…

Be careful that your “Salt” does not lose its power. Deception is satanic in origin John 8:44 calls the devil "a liar and the father of lies." Truth is redemptive John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Lying corrodes trust, the foundation of every covenant — human and divine. Proverbs 25:19: “Confidence in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint.” Salt & Light: Let's #MakeLyingWrongAgain. It starts with us!

Eminent Domain Reform is one of the Republican Party of TX legislative priorities. We support: Requiring proof of immediate public necessity. Requiring transparent public hearings. Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for speculative private projects. Requiring the return of any generated revenue to the affected landowners. #TXlege #MakeLimitedGovernmentGreatAgain #legepriorities

Buying a starter home shouldn't require a miracle. #MakeLimitedGovernmentGreatAgain #txlege