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TPPF's Jose Melendez interviews elected officials and activists about efforts to reduce Texans' tax burden.

  1. May 29

    Property Rights and Short-Term Rentals with Lauren Bouton

    On this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, recorded live at TPS 2026, Jose Melendez sits down with Lauren Bouton of Airbnb to break down the growing debate over short-term rental regulations in Texas.

    10 min

  2. May 29

    Why The Woodlands Has Some of the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Texas

    In this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, we sit down with Brad Bailey, Chairman of The Woodlands Township, to break down one of the most successful low-tax government models in Texas.

    15 min

  3. May 29

    Responsible Government at Every Level with Mayor Art Martinez de Vara

    TPPF’s Jose Melendez sits down with Von Ormy, Texas Mayor Art Martinez de Vara to discuss the importance of responsible, accountable, and transparent local government.

    38 min

  4. May 29

    Standing Up for Taxpayers with Galveston County Judge Mark Henry

    How do county decisions impact your property taxes, local debt, and government transparency? In this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, Jose Melendez, Campaign Director of the Taxpayer Protection Project, sits down with Mark Henry, County Judge of Galveston County, for a deep dive into fiscal discipline at the local level.

    13 min

  5. May 29

    Bond Elections and Property Tax Reform with Mayor Shane Saum

    TPPF’s Jose Melendez sits down with Lago Vista, Texas Mayor Shane Saum to break down how decisions made at city halls across Texas directly impact local taxpayers.

    14 min

  6. May 29

    Housing Affordability Crisis Explained with Alex Horowitz

    TPPF’s Jose Melendez is joined by Alex Horowitz of the Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss the growing housing affordability crisis in the United States and Texas.

    19 min

  7. May 29

    Election Date Reform with San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears

    TPPF’s Jose Melendez is joined by San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears to discuss uniform election dates in Texas and why election timing matters for voters and taxpayers.

    12 min

  8. May 29

    Make Homeownership Attainable Again with AEI's Ed Pinto

    TPPF’s Jose Melendez is joined by Ed Pinto, Senior Fellow and Co-Director of the AEI Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute, to break down the housing affordability crisis in Texas and across the United States.

    30 min
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TPPF's Jose Melendez interviews elected officials and activists about efforts to reduce Texans' tax burden.

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