Conservative Roundtable of Texas

In the Texas Legislature, conservative leadership helps ensure Texans can build prosperous lives, healthy families and vibrant communities. To learn more about exemplary and effective conservative legislators who are helping build a better Texas, visit conservativeroundtableoftexas.com/lawmakers.

Revenue trends shape the conversation around balanced budgets, spending priorities and, ultimately, how to best prepare for our rapidly growing state’s future.

followed by several industry specific taxes and, finally, smaller sources based primarily on personal consumption. As painful as taxes are to pay, understanding how our state government is funded is important.

With the April 15th Tax Day for Uncle Sam just behind us, we thought you might appreciate knowing where TX tax dollars come from. For the 2025 fiscal year, TX has collected $84.2 billion in state tax revenue, with sales and use taxes making up the largest share by far (58.3%),

He concluded, “The Republican runoff voters who go to the polls in May will make choices that determine whether we enter November with candidates who can earn the trust of every Texan, not just those who agree with us.”

Speaker @DadePhelan advised that nominating trustworthy Republican standard-bearers is critically important for the 2026 General Election.

“November is coming. Let us be worthy of that moment,” 76th Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan cautioned this week in a reflective editorial about the importance of who represents Texas in the United States Senate.

Today, TX Rep. will nominate candidates for marquee statewide offices, incl. U.S. Senator, Attorney General, Comptroller, Agriculture Commissioner, & Railroad Commissioner. If no candidate clears 50% of the vote, the contest moves to a May 26 primary runoff election.

In the March 3rd Republican Primary Election, East Texans have the opportunity to turn Rep. Ashby into Senator Ashby and continue effective and dedicated leadership in the Texas Capitol.

For over 10 years, Trent has defended communities behind the pine curtain in the Texas House of Representatives and worked to keep taxes low, water plentiful and conservative values strong.

In the most closely contested Texas Senate election this cycle, @TrentAshbyTX is uniquely experienced to represent East Texas.

Texans deserve experienced and effective leadership. In the March 3rd Republican Primary Election, vote for @KHancock4TX to continue sensible, conservative leadership that delivers results.

Trusted by Governor Greg Abbott, as the CFO of Texas state government, Kelly Hancock has applied his over 20 years of leadership in the Texas Legislature to improve transparency and accountability in the Office of Texas Comptroller.

As a result of the passage of Proposition 4 during the Constitutional Election last Tuesday, our state will dedicate $1 billion per year for the next 20 years to strengthen water systems and secure our future. #VoteTexas #Prop4 #TexasInfrastructure #TexasMatters

From populous major metros to farms and ranches across rural Texas, all Texans needs strong water infrastructure – to make the most of spring and fall downpours and to withstand summer droughts.

Tomorrow is the last day for early voting in the ongoing Constitutional Election. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. Make your voice heard—Texans depend on it.

Voting is more than a right—it’s a privilege and a responsibility. Step into the booth and vote for a brighter future for our state, including safer communities, more water and lower property taxes.

public school funding. Through his efforts to advance K–12 solutions that strengthen the State of Texas, Rep. Buckley exemplifies what it means to be an effective conservative lawmaker in the Lone Star State.⭐️ #TXLeadership #texasmatters #ConservativeRoundtable #EducationReform

As the leader of the Texas House Public Education Committee, Chairman Buckley led major reforms in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, including overhauling the A-F accountability system, putting an end to high-stakes STAAR testing and securing an historic, $8 billion increase in

Conservative Roundtable of Texas stands alongside 2025 Exemplary Conservative Rep. Brad Buckley because he stands up for the over 5 million students in Texas classrooms, the families who care for them, and the teachers who instruct and inspire them. 📚

During a breakfast this week with business and civic leaders, our guests appreciated spending time with Mayor Mattie and learning about the exciting growth of Fort Worth, including that the Stockyards now welcome more visitors each year than the Eiffel Tower! 🤠❤️🐂 #FortWorth

From youngest mayor of a major U.S. city to leading the nation’s 10th largest — @MayorMattie Parker keeps Fort Worth moving forward with heart, hustle and hometown pride.