Toth’s Record Reveals Pattern of Supporting Government Expansion Over Taxpayer Relief

[TX-02] – As more information about Rep. Steve Toth’s voting history emerges, Congressional District 2 voters have recently been reminded of Toth’s support for incorporating The Woodlands, a measure that directly leads to bigger government and higher taxes in our local communities.

In a now infamous video from 2021, Toth tried to mislead his constituents on the topic of incorporation, stating that it would lead to a “locally controlled government” instead of a “government of big business,” when incorporation would have created more bureaucracy, higher taxes, and less accountability, all paid for by local homeowners. Toth’s idea of “local control” simply means higher taxes and more government, not more freedom.

“For someone who constantly calls himself a staunch conservative, it’s shocking to see Toth unapologetically advocate for bigger government and higher costs for families,” said Bruce Tough, former Chairman of The Woodlands Township. “He’s completely out of touch with his constituents. Instead of listening to homeowners worried about higher taxes and more bureaucracy, he tried to convince them that bigger government was somehow a good thing. That’s not leadership, it’s pure arrogance.”

This pattern of behavior, however, has continued into the present, when during a recent Special Legislative Session Toth voted against legislation (SB 10) that would have directly combatted rising local property taxes.

The people of The Woodlands and across Congressional District 2 have repeatedly rejected higher taxes and bloated bureaucracy, yet Steve Toth continues to ignore their will. Toth’s record on incorporation and property taxes reflects a troubling pattern of supporting government expansion over taxpayer relief, a record voters won’t soon forget.

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