Tax Gimmicks
City councils, school boards, and county entities play gimmicks every taxpayer needs to be aware of. They like to tell you that you can get a brand new building or program without…
Who are the Democrats in Power?
Jefferson Davis once said,
“Governments rest on the consent of the governed…”
Although this fundamental principle is at the core of our Republic, the Texas House has denied it to the people of Texas…
The Ticking Time Bomb – Our Federal Debt
This is a guest commentary submitted by local author Anders Odegard:
Our $32 Trillion in Federal Debt is a real problem, folks. At a 3.125% interest rate (a historically low rate for even…
Impeachment or Witch-hunt?
The impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton starts on Tuesday, Sept 5 in the Texas Senate. TTP has taken a position AGAINST this impeachment from the beginning because of the shady process…
Helpful Tools for Citizen Advocates
When TTP first started working with the Legislature, we assembled this list of websites and news sources that we found helpful in navigating the system. We hope that you will find them…
That’s a Wrap! TX Lege 88th Session Recap
That’s a Wrap! (Wait – maybe not)
What the heck is going on with the Texas legislature? Have you been watching? We saw Dade Phelan gavel wielding while apparently inebriated, then in final…
Due Process vs Rushed Impeachment
Statement on the Impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Susan Fletcher Collin County Commissioner Precinct 1
I am profoundly shocked and saddened to witness the impeachment of our Texas Attorney General Ken…
You’re Mad… We Hear You!
Wow! We have never seen the grassroots this mad!
Have you scrolled through Twitter? Whew! I sure wouldn’t want to be a State Rep who voted for the impeachment of Paxton. They are…
Austin – We Have a Problem!
House Election Committee Dragging their Heels, by Fran Rhodes
After the debacles of the 2020 and 2022 National elections, we can all agree that election security and transparency is at the top of…
Week 17 Capitol Update, 88th Legislative Session
Dear Friends,
Today is the 109th day of the 140 day Texas Legislature 88th Session! If I did the math right, that means we have 31 days left. You are going to start…