The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) proudly supports House Bill 4309, a vital measure that amends the Texas Election Code to redirect candidate filing fees from the State to the nominating party. This reform aligns with our principles of economic liberty, electoral fairness, and voluntary association.

 

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HB 229 mandates that all Texas government agencies define and collect sex-based data using strictly binary, biologically grounded terms. It inserts specific definitions of "man," "woman," "male," "female," and related terms into state statute and compels agencies to classify individuals accordingly. While framed as a clarification, the bill instead enshrines rigid, government-enforced identity standards into law.

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HJR 161 proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly ban non-citizens from voting in Texas elections. While Texas law already restricts voting to U.S. citizens, this amendment unnecessarily duplicates existing legal protections and opens the door for future government overreach under the guise of election integrity.

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HB 2442 amends the Texas Election Code to ensure that a single application for a mail-in ballot will cover both a main election and any resulting runoff election—unless the applicant expressly opts out. This common-sense update reduces bureaucratic barriers, eliminates redundant paperwork, and helps ensure that eligible voters who vote by mail can participate fully in the electoral process.

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SB 21 creates the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, authorizing the state comptroller to invest in Bitcoin and other qualifying cryptocurrencies. The bill affirms that digital assets like Bitcoin can serve as strategic financial tools—hedging against inflation, enhancing resilience, and expanding Texas’s sovereignty over its financial future.

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HB 565 requires that every proposed constitutional amendment placed on a Texas election ballot include an estimate of the amendment’s cost to the state. This change gives voters the ability to make informed decisions by understanding the financial implications of each proposition, not just its legal or symbolic language.

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HB 867 strengthens prosecutorial transparency by requiring state attorneys to provide specific, written reasons for dismissing criminal cases. It also mandates accountability measures when dismissals stem from law enforcement misconduct, including internal agency referrals and consideration of criminal charges. These reforms represent a step toward a more just, open, and accountable legal system in Texas.

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HB 2674 prohibits the Texas Education Agency, State Board of Education, and other educational institutions from imposing new regulations on homeschool programs. This bill affirms the rights of Texas families to educate their children according to their own values, free from state mandates, curriculum controls, or bureaucratic oversight.

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HB 3318 creates a legal framework allowing patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access individualized investigational treatments based on their unique genetic profile. These include therapies like gene-targeted treatments and personalized vaccines. This bill empowers patients and physicians to act decisively when traditional options fail—free from unnecessary bureaucratic interference.

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