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After careful research into the candidates on your ballot, we are proud to recommend conservative leaders who will fight to keep the Hill Country strong, safe, and free.

Our Mission

Who is Texans for a Conservative Tomorrow?

We are a grassroots coalition of Hill Country business leaders, pastors, ranchers, parents, and community volunteers who believe our way of life is worth protecting – and worth fighting for. We are united by a shared commitment to conservative principles: lower taxes, limited government, strong family values, stopping harmful growth, and ensuring safe communities.

In a time when rising property taxes are squeezing families and forcing generational landowners off their property, we are committed to championing real, lasting property tax relief. At the same time, we are standing firm against the spread of violent crime creeping out of big cities like Austin and San Antonio - because what’s happening there has no place in our towns.

We believe the Hill Country is special. Others want to be like us - we don’t want to become like them. That means protecting our heritage, preserving our communities’ character, and pushing back against harmful, big-city-style development that threatens the land, water, values, and traditions we hold dear.

This effort supports leaders who govern with intention and keep Central Texas moving forward – confidently and responsibly.

Our Endorsed Candidates

Texans for a Conservative Tomorrow

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Neal
Linnartz

Mayor of New Braunfels

Over his first term, Mayor Linnartz has been a strong leader on the issues we care about. He is seeking a second term on that record.

Taxes

The property tax rate has been lowered or remained flat in each of Neal’s three years in office. New Braunfels city property tax rates are about 25% lower than the average of cities in the area—a huge difference.

Crime

Crime has dropped by 6% in the last two years. New Braunfels added 25 new public safety positions. New police and fire chiefs have been hired. The city has raised the fire department’s rating, lowering insurance costs for all homeowners. The council has created new training areas for the police and installed reinforced (bullet-resistant) doors on police vehicles.

Economic Development & Roads

Economic development has been strong without bringing in entities that would lower our quality of life. Miles and miles of roads have been replaced and infrastructure is being moved underground. With your support, Neal pledges to continue his commitment to his hometown in his second term.

We believe Neal Linnartz deserves a second term.

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April
Ryan

City Council, District 6

April Ryan is running for her second term. She strongly supported recent city council action that resulted in lower crime and a stronger economy.

As a fiscally conservative small business owner and operator of 2Tarts Bakery, April brings real-world experience to the council. She cites managing growth as one of her top priorities. We agree that this is the most important issue facing the city. April has been a major advocate for hike and bike trails throughout our community.

She is justifiably proud of her effort to balance the needs of roads, public safety, and parks with the need to keep taxes low.

We believe April Ryan deserves a second term.

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Mary Ann
Labowski

City Council, District 5

Mary Ann Labowski has served for one term and is a passionate, committed leader for her community. She has played a key role in the improvements in the last few years.

She is dedicated to making infrastructure improvements, helping small businesses grow, and creating jobs. Mary Ann is a strong supporter of our police and fire departments. She stands up for preserving the history and culture of downtown. Mary Ann works to lower property tax burdens and manage growth while honoring New Braunfels’ character.

Mary Ann is a lifelong advocate for preserving New Braunfels’ heritage and small-town charm. She emphasizes historic preservation, affordable housing, public safety, and managing growth while keeping New Braunfels, New Braunfels.

We believe Mary Ann Labowski deserves a second term.

What We Stand For

The Issues That Matter

01

Commitment to Property Tax Relief

"New Braunfels can grow without losing its soul."

Property taxes are the heaviest burden on Hill Country families, homeowners, and small businesses. Rising appraisals and unchecked spending are forcing people off their land.

That must change.

Texans for a Conservative Tomorrow will support only candidates who are committed to delivering property tax relief - not talk, but action.

This is about protecting homeownership and preserving our communities.

02

Stopping Harmful Growth

"Traffic, water, and infrastructure are real concerns, and they require serious planning, not slogans."

The Hill Country is special and people want to move here because of it.

But we cannot let that success destroy what makes us unique.

  1. Redevelop existing areas first
  2. Protect our rivers and natural resources
  3. Expand the tax base
  4. Improve infrastructure for residents

If it doesn’t meet these standards, it doesn’t work.

03

Controlling Tourism

"Water planning is not optional – it's foundational."

Tourism is a major asset - and when managed right, it benefits everyone.

It helps lower property taxes by nearly $700 per household while supporting local businesses and jobs.

From Fredericksburg to New Braunfels to Lockhart, people come for what we’ve built, but we must stay in control.

Tourism should work for residents, not overwhelm them. That means smart planning, local control, and ensuring our communities, not outside interests, set the direction.

04

Public Safety & Law and Order

"Small businesses are the backbone of New Braunfels."

The first duty of government is to protect its people.

In places like Austin and San Antonio, failed policies have put violent criminals back on the streets. That has no place in the Hill Country.

We support leaders who will keep criminals behind bars and stand with law enforcement.

We back our police every time - and will ensure they have the tools and support needed to keep our communities safe.

05

Protecting Our Water & Landowner Rights

"We believe cities function best when leadership is steady, informed, and focused on outcomes – not theatrics."

Our water is not up for grabs.

Big-city interests want to siphon Hill Country water to fuel their vision of growth. We will stop them.

We support leaders who will protect our water, defend our aquifers, and keep resources local.

At the same time, we will always stand for landowner rights and push back against government overreach.

Our water. Our land. Our future.