Helpful Tools for Citizen Advocates

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…

July 24, 2023 Read More
That’s a Wrap! TX Lege 88th Session Recap

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…

June 23, 2023 Read More
Due Process vs Rushed Impeachment

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…

May 31, 2023 Read More
You’re Mad… We Hear You!

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…

May 28, 2023 Read More
Austin – We Have a Problem!

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…

May 3, 2023 Read More
Week 17 Capitol Update, 88th Legislative Session

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…

April 30, 2023 Read More
Discernment Required!

Discernment Required!

A commentary from Julie McCarty, CEO
We took a large group of activists to the Capitol this week to teach them more about engaging in government.  Part of the training included a tour…

March 30, 2023 Read More
FRAN’S ACTION ALERT: Week 12 at the Capitol

FRAN’S ACTION ALERT: Week 12 at the Capitol

Welcome to Week 12 of the Texas Legislature!
TRUE TEXAN DAY AT THE CAPITOL, MARCH 28, 2023
Join True Texas Project Citizen Advocates for TRUE TEXAN DAY at the Capitol!
We’ll have a full…

March 28, 2023 Read More
FRAN’S ACTION ALERT: Week 11 at the Capitol

FRAN’S ACTION ALERT: Week 11 at the Capitol

First Up, a Win
Remember last week the House passed a group of Resolutions that included one designating Feb 14, 2023, as LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce day at the Capitol?
HR 155 was part…

March 17, 2023 Read More
The Missing P in GOP

The Missing P in GOP

Josh Foxworth, a co-director at our Bay Area satellite, recently penned a pretty good explanation for why we push back so hard against the GOP.  Turns out the Grand Ol’ Party doesn’t…

March 14, 2023 Read More