Brian Harrison, a public figure known for his political commentary, shared his thoughts on July 4th through a series of tweets reflecting on historical and contemporary issues related to taxation and independence.
In a tweet posted on July 4, 2025, at 13:29 UTC, Harrison expressed gratitude towards America’s founders for their resistance against British taxation. He noted that they were not “go along to get along” types and emphasized that a “3% tax on tea was such an intolerable threat to freedom it was worth fighting a revolution over.” He concluded by honoring the sacrifices made by patriots for the freedom celebrated today. The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, at 14:40 UTC, Harrison turned his attention to contemporary issues within Texas. He remarked that “The Texas government taxes Texans today more than the British taxed the colonies in 1776,” suggesting it is “Time to declare our independence from outrageous property taxes!!” This statement highlights his stance on current tax policies in Texas. The original post is available here.
Harrison also shared a celebratory message from Waxahachie at 16:01 UTC, wishing everyone a happy Fourth of July with an American flag emoji. His greeting can be viewed here.
Additional information for Step 3: Brian Harrison is currently serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
