The American Dream of homeownership is becoming harder to achieve but Texas lawmakers are working to change that.

In this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, TPPF’s Jose Melendez sits down with Texas State Senator Brian Hughes to discuss the landmark housing reforms passed during the 89th Legislative Session, the challenges cities are creating in implementing those reforms, and what’s next for protecting property rights and expanding housing affordability across Texas.

The conversation also dives into election integrity, including proposals to consolidate local elections, prevent foreign influence in Texas elections, and strengthen voter confidence ahead of the next legislative session.

In this episode:

Why homeownership is becoming less affordable in Texas
How Senate Bill 840 is unlocking thousands of new housing opportunities
Why some cities are resisting state housing reforms
The fight for property rights and accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
What’s planned for housing reform in the next legislative session
Why local election dates matter for voter turnout
The push to consolidate elections into November
Preventing foreign money from influencing Texas elections
The future of election integrity in Texas

If you care about property rights, affordable housing, limited government, election integrity, and public policy in Texas, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.