Property Tax Liberation Plan—Geren’s 25 Years of Corruption Over

Let’s talk about the mess we’re in—Charlie Geren’s 25 years in Austin have left District 99 buried under property taxes. Tarrant County’s getting hit with $2.5 billion every year—that’s $6,000 out of your pocket if you own a home here, and appraisals keep climbing, up 11.8% in 2023 alone (Tarrant Appraisal District, 2024 Preliminary Report). Texas pulls in $31.8 billion annually from this tax (Comptroller, “2023 Tax Revenue Report”), and Geren’s big fix? That weak HB 2 cut in 2023, saving you just $211 while appraisals tack on $1,000 or more (LBB, “Fiscal Note HB 2,” 2023). It’s a joke—and worse, it’s coming from a guy who pulled that sleazy CPS stunt on Bo French back in 2016, lying to cling to power. I won't presume to speak for you all, but I am done with his corrupt games—my plan wipes out property taxes by 2029, no gimmicks, no tax hikes.

Here’s the deal—I’m taking a page from Eliminate Property Tax and saying let’s ditch property taxes entirely, along with over 60 other outdated levies like sales and franchise taxes. Instead, we’ll go with one fair 7% voluntary consumption tax on an expanded base, covering goods and services but skipping essentials like food and medicine. You pay it when you choose to buy stuff, not for just sitting in your house. Geren’s corrupt system’s got to go, and I’ve got the guts to make it happen.

How It Works

Here’s the nuts and bolts—Texas is pulling in about $117 billion a year from all these taxes, with $31.8 billion of that from property taxes alone (Comptroller, 2023). Our state’s economy is a beast—$2.6 trillion—and a 7% voluntary consumption tax on what we spend, skipping basics like food and medicine, brings in $118 billion (eliminatepropertytax.com, “FAQ”). That’s plenty to cover schools, sheriffs, roads—everything—without adding a penny to your load. Tarrant’s $2.5 billion tax hit? Done—$6,000 back in your pocket every year. Geren’s too busy with his ethical flops—like that CPS smear—to fix this, but I’m not scared—one tax, no tricks.

The Plan in Action

We’re moving fast on this—freeze appraisals in 2026 so you’re not bleeding cash while we shift, then phase out property taxes by 2029 as this 7% voluntary consumption tax takes over. Geren’s 25 years of cowardice—dodging real relief while pocketing Straus perks—won’t fly anymore. Cities, counties, and schools still get their cut, capped at 3% total through the state Comptroller, keeping it fair and lean (eliminatepropertytax.com, “FAQ”). It’s a clean swap—$118 billion replaces $117 billion, no tax hikes, no nonsense. Geren’s insider reign kept this tax hell burning; I’m here to snuff it out for good.

Why It’s a Game-Changer

This is about freedom—owning your home shouldn’t feel like a penalty, but Geren’s made it that way for 25 years, fiddling with $211 cuts while you’re out $1,000 and smirking through his CPS lies. I’m Jack Reynolds, and this is my promise: a Texas where you keep what’s yours, plain and simple. Geren’s cozy corruption—Straus ties, ethical flops—proves he’s the problem; my Property Tax Liberation Plan, built with Eliminate Property Tax’s smarts, frees District 99 from his $2.5 billion tax nightmare. Join me—let’s bury Geren’s sleazy legacy and take back our state with more freedoms, less government.