Brian Harrison, a Texas state legislator, voiced criticism of the state’s budget and legislative proceedings in a series of posts on July 25, 2025. Harrison’s comments targeted both the bipartisan support for the state budget and actions taken by Democratic lawmakers during the redistricting process.
In his first post, Harrison wrote, “If you hear a Texas politician call our budget ‘conservative,’… just know you’re being lied to. It was so ‘conservative’ that almost every single DEMOCRAT supported it. It’s also a big reason your property taxes are so high. Texans deserve better.” (July 25, 2025).
Later that day, he highlighted actions by Democratic members of the Texas House: ” 15 Texas House Democrats leave Texas just as redistricting starts. 11 of the 15 who left… voted to make Dustin Burrows the Speaker.” (July 25, 2025).
Harrison concluded with a brief message: “You’re welcome.” (July 25, 2025).
The events referenced by Harrison occur against the backdrop of ongoing debates about fiscal policy and redistricting in Texas. The state has faced criticism over rising property taxes and disagreements about what constitutes a “conservative” budget among lawmakers. Disputes over redistricting have previously led to legislative walkouts in Texas history as minority parties seek to delay or protest new district maps.
