And conversely, why are people stupid enough to just believe it at this point?

Whatever happened to actually having a platform? Or are people so easily swayed with partisanship that they’d vote for a dead billy goat just because it had on a MAGA hat?

Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2019 to explicitly prohibit a state personal income tax. In order to repeal it, it would take a two-thirds supermajority vote in both chambers of the Texas Legislature PLUS approval in a statewide voter referendum. So, no politician will impose a state income tax in Texas. Period.

Every interview i see of ken paxton is so bad. He is the most uncharasmatic person i have ever seen and he sucks up to trump even when he calls him ugly or wierd. Trump has even said he doesnt like him. I feel like this is why he is dodging the debate.

Hey Reddit! I just moved to Texas from Iowa, and I’m still getting to know the area. What are some fun things to do, cool places to visit, or interesting activities around here? I’d love to hear your recommendations for places to explore, hang out, or just have a good time. Just a curious girl looking for some fun things to do in my new home! 😊

I haven’t heard nearly as much discussion of Lt. Governor candidates, yet Lt. Governor is the president of the Senate and arguably the most powerful position for an elected official in Texas.

I’d like to explore peoples points of views on the two candidates, but most of all, if people actually know about Rep. Vikki, because she has been doing the work at the House of Representatives in the Texas legislature, but she also comes with policy proposals like her healthcare plan.

Have yall heard about this?

I have a degree in this particular area - Political Economy. How the political forces and economic forces work to create the society we have.

The heart of conservatism is to conserve rights in the people in their communities and honor those traditions that bind communities together.

So, regulating abortion is not a conservative stance. Regulating marijuana is not a conservative value. Government is supposed to maintain order amd infrastructure, like roads, law enforcement, the safety net, foreign policy.

True conservatism does not infringe on rights of people based on biblical or any religious doctrines. It is based in what values the community holds. And women, as part of that community, have the same right to have their rights left for them as men seem to have enjoyed forever.

There is a fantastic book called "The Conservative Soul" by Andrew Sullivan, a well known conservative who made the convincing argument that one of the rights to be conserved within individuals is the right to decide who they marry.

Wild that Republicans value power over community.

I don't really care about THC, but am curious if those who are have organized in anyway to vote Patrick and Abbott out of office.

Hi Texans,

I'll start by saying I have never lived in Texas, I was born and raised in Colorado by Conservative Republican parents. I was raised with values of fiscal responsibility, low taxes with responsible spending, small government, integrity and character. I voted for McCain when I was 18 and Romney when I was 22, I held my nose and voted for Hilary because I truly didn't see any of the values I was raised with displayed in Trump.

So, I have had this nagging question since watching Paxton's nomination acceptance speech, when he says over and over that he shares your values, what are your values and how do you think Ken Paxton displays them?

Talarico has consistently led in the polls, but a US Senate seat doesn't actually do much for the state. Which Democrat running for a statewide office has the best chance of winning?

My extended family live in DFW, Houston, and Austin. I’m from California and visited your amazing state a few times but they’ve never taken me to a proper Texan barbeque 😢. Where is your absolute favorite place to go? Thanks!!

Alguien sabe si van a dar debates de comida o educación, vengo de mexico usa y no tengo manera de informarme en esta región media,

Ps tengo el vañley metro para ir los sábados a los partidos de Vaqueros

Just last night as of writing this (morning of October 9, 2026), Trump is the most recent one to call on Ken Paxton to debate Talarico: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/10/08/texas-senate-james-talarico-flu-ken-paxton-debate-trump/

The calls for a debate have been going on for quite a while — Trump is just the most recent one to do so.

Why do you think that Ken Paxton has still not yet accepted any of these calls? Why your thoughts, Texans?

i guess i been out the taco game for a minute but I just saw that taquerias were selling tacos for $3-4 a piece. Is this the normal rate now?

The original report on the matter (Time): https://time.com/article/2026/10/08/trump-rally-san-antonio-texas-talarico/