The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 621, which limits the ability of property owners' associations (POAs) to restrict residents' political expression and peaceful assembly in common areas. This bill promotes the fundamental rights of free speech and political participation—values central to a free society.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 1363, which requires implicit bias training for state judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and licensed attorneys. This bill promotes a more impartial and fair judicial process by addressing unconscious bias that can impact justice outcomes. While LPTexas favors limiting the government's scope, we believe that where the government does exist, it must operate with strict neutrality and fairness.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes House Bill 511, which would grant a property tax exemption to unpaid caregivers of individuals awaiting Medicaid long-term services. While well-intentioned, this bill introduces a new tax carve-out that undermines the principles of fairness, simplicity, and equal treatment under the law.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 2588, the "Food Freedom Act," which removes unnecessary regulatory burdens on cottage food producers and affirms the right of Texans to produce, sell, and purchase homemade food without intrusive government interference.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) tentatively supports Senate Bill 1337, which ensures that tax penalties and interest are calculated based on a taxpayer’s net balance—after deducting any overpayments made for the same tax type. This bill is a step toward limiting unjust taxation practices and enforcing government accountability.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes House Bill 2622, which amends current law to apply specific transport protections only to female patients being moved to mental health or residential care facilities. While the intent to protect vulnerable individuals is valid, HB 2622 enshrines unequal treatment under the law and violates core principles of individual liberty and equal rights.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes Senate Bills 1313, 1314, and 1316, which expand restrictions on e-cigarette products and their advertising. These bills are paternalistic measures that violate individual rights, interfere with private enterprise, and impose arbitrary limits on expression and commerce under the guise of public health.

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The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes Senate Bill 517, which maintains criminal penalties and excessive regulations on the use and operation of gambling devices, including eight-liners. While the bill introduces certain defenses to prosecution, it ultimately preserves a framework that restricts personal liberty, private property rights, and voluntary exchange.

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Level the Playing Field for Libertarian Candidates

We’ve taken a big step forward—SB 2197 has been filed in the Texas Senate, and it’s a game-changer for equitable ballot access. Now, we need your help to take it the rest of the way.

SB 2197 allows convention-nominated candidates to pay filing fees to their own party instead of the State of Texas—just like primary-nominated candidates already do. This means Libertarian candidates could keep their campaign dollars within the party, helping grow our movement and support more voices for liberty.

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