Brian Harrison, a Texas state representative, announced on July 23, 2025, that he has filed several bills aimed at repealing recent legislation which he describes as “liberal” and costly to taxpayers. In a series of posts on his social media account, Harrison detailed his opposition to corporate tax breaks and new spending initiatives.
On July 23, 2025, Harrison wrote: “Proud to file HB178 to end liberal corporate welfare (that passed as HB5), which let’s rich multinational companies pay less in property taxes than small, Texas businesses. Texas should be leading the fight AGAINST crony corporatism, not doubling down on it!”
In another post on the same day, he stated: “To eliminate property taxes, Texas must cut spending! Today, I filed bills to REPEAL four of the most liberal, budget busting bills that recently passed. These, plus repealing Hollywood subsidies, could let us cut property taxes over $10 BILLION! Details below!…”
Harrison also highlighted his efforts to reverse funding for healthcare research in Texas. He posted: “Proud to file HB179 (and HJR25) to repeal the newly passed ‘Texas NIH’ that would waste $3 BILLION of your money to ‘study healthcare.'” This message reflects ongoing debates within the state about public spending priorities.
The push by some legislators like Harrison comes amid broader discussions about property tax reform and economic incentives in Texas. Over recent years, there has been increased scrutiny of programs offering tax breaks or direct subsidies to large corporations operating in the state. Critics argue such measures can place smaller businesses at a disadvantage and reduce public revenue needed for essential services.
Efforts targeting reductions or eliminations of property taxes have periodically surfaced in legislative sessions. These proposals often involve significant cuts in government expenditures or reallocation of funds from existing programs.
