Tax Gimmicks

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…

October 12, 2023 Read More
Who are the Democrats in Power?

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…

October 9, 2023 Read More
The Ticking Time Bomb – Our Federal Debt

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…

October 6, 2023 Read More
The Texan Replacement

The Texan Replacement

Texas Senator William Blakley once said, 
“Texas is neither southern nor western. Texas is Texas.”
This statement from Senator William is true. Texas and Texans alike are known for their rugged lifestyle, beliefs, and…

September 29, 2023 Read More
Impeachment or Witch-hunt?

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…

September 2, 2023 Read More
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