The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 2207, which restricts political subdivisions from proposing general obligation bond issuances for the same purpose more than once within a two-year period if voters have previously rejected the measure. This proposal aligns with LPTexas’s core principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and respect for the consent of the governed.

1. Respecting the Will of the Voters
   HB 2207 safeguards voter decisions by preventing local governments from repeatedly placing rejected bond proposals on the ballot, a tactic that undermines democratic outcomes and contributes to ballot fatigue.
   
   
2. Limiting Government Debt and Fiscal Irresponsibility
   LPTexas strongly opposes government debt and calls for a moratorium on bond issuance (LPTexas Platform II.1.b). HB 2207 is a necessary measure to discourage wasteful public borrowing and promote responsible financial stewardship.
   
   
3. Preventing Government Manipulation of the Electoral Process
   By establishing a two-year restriction on resubmitting failed bond measures, HB 2207 protects taxpayers from repeated campaigns and pressures that attempt to override prior electoral decisions, reinforcing individual sovereignty and local accountability.
   
   

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to pass HB 2207 to protect the integrity of voter decisions, reduce government debt, and prevent political subdivisions from manipulating the electoral process for fiscal expansion.