State Representative John Bryant

One year after Trump imposed tariffs, Texas small businesses are facing rising costs, tighter cash flow, and slower growth.

These pressures don’t stop at the business level—they lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced services, and slower local economic growth across Texas communities.

At a time when Texans need relief from rising costs, policies that increase financial strain are moving in the wrong direction.

Congress, not the President, has the authority to declare war.

Americans are dying, civilians are being killed, and families are paying the price.

Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority to declare war before more lives are lost.