The Great Texas Property Tax Revolt
Defend the Dream PAC is a grassroots political action committee formed by Texas property owners who are fed up with skyrocketing property taxes. We stand for individual property rights, fiscal fairness, and the American Dream.
Texas has some of the highest property tax rates in the nation—and it’s hurting brick-and-mortar businesses. We’re organizing, educating, and advocating for real change at the state and local levels.
It’s time to defend your property.
It’s time to Defend the Dream.
Texas Property Tax Bill of Rights
Texas property taxes shouldn’t feel like a moving target. We’re advocating for simple, reasonable guardrails that protect property owners from runaway assessments—and make the system more predictable, transparent, and fair.
Freeze Assessments
Freeze all property tax assessments of existing properties.
Fewer Assessments
New assessments every 3 years.
Cap Tax Increases
Cap Property Tax Increases every 3 years to 2.5% or CPI whichever is lower.
Correct Over-Assessment
Properties assessed since 2018 above the cap will have their assessed values frozen until they meet the established cap (lower of 2.5% or CPI).
Annual Appeals for Disaster Areas
The appraisal district must hear appeals every year to lower values for properties affected by natural disasters, fire or any other damage or calamity that affects the occupation and or operation of said property.
These reforms are not radical. They’re common-sense protections that keep taxation from turning into punishment.
Who We Are
Defend the Dream PAC was started by a coalition of Texan business owners who believe in fair taxation and protecting property rights.
We’re not politicians or lobbyists. We’re your neighbors. And we’re tired of seeing hardworking families priced out of their businesses by excessive tax burdens.
We Stand For
- Lower Property Taxes in Texas
- Transparent Local Government Spending
- Protection of Individual Property Rights
- Accountability in Appraisal Districts
- Empowering Voters to Reform Broken Systems
Our Mission
Texas property taxes are among the highest in the United States.
That’s unsustainable. Our mission is to:
- Lower Property Taxes in Texas
- Transparent Local Government Spending
- Protection of Individual Property Rights
- Accountability in Appraisal Districts
- Empowering Voters to Reform Broken Systems