Oops!  Sorry about that, folks.  The link I provided to the video I recommended below under "Gossip, Slander, Innuendo, and Lies" took you to a generic page with tons of videos posted.  Hundreds of you clicked on it, but how would you have known which one to watch?  Let's try this instead:

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Hey, Texans!

Way back in 2016, I was in Iowa campaigning for the "First in the Nation" caucus, and this was our motto:

No worries.  This morning we all woke up with one extra hour of sleep, right?!  We've got this!  At True Texas Project we are blowin' and goin'.  I hope you're rested up!  Get involved!

How about your teens?  Are they rested up?  I hope so, because we've just announced our newest scholarship!  It's open to all high school students in Texas, regardless of what school you go to (homeschool, government school, charter school, or private school).  Deadline is Nov 30, so wake those students up and get an essay turned in!

Gossip, Slander, Innuendos, and Lies

The past few weeks have been full of people on the Right attacking people on the Right.  All of it was orchestrated by the Left-wing media.  Fascinating how that works, isn't it?  Don't be a pawn!  Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.  If you don't know what I'm talking about, don't worry.  You don't want to.  If you do know what I'm talking about, you can read my take on it here.  And I advise all of us to watch this video and see how easily we can be manipulated.  Shame!

Fran's Friday Message

Do you know what YOUR lawmaker has been doing in this 3rd Special Session?  The answer is almost nothing! So far, 204 bills passed - 202 of them are resolutions to commemorate, congratulate, or wish someone happy birthday, and TWO are actual legislative bills.  The Governor has not yet signed either one.  Your tax dollars at work!

Read all about 3rd session results, as well as the totally dysfunctional House of Representatives in the full Friday Message. Action items include prayer, and becoming well informed.

Stay Engaged!
Fran Rhodes, President

PS from Julie:  Fran was the guest on a podcast going over all the propositions on our ballots.  She did a great job!  It's 20 min, but if you're like me, you listen at 1.5 or even double the speed.  Saves time, keeps my attention when people talk slowly, and - bonus! - Fran sounds even smarter when she's talking that fast! 

Let Us Pray!

Lord, thank you for our tireless leaders throughout the state. Sometimes it just seems like we are spinning our wheels, but we know YOU are in control. We ask that you would open up your heaven over Austin the last few days of the session. Change hearts and minds and LET YOUR WILL BE DONE!!!  In Jesus name, AMEN 

Get Your Tickets!

• Last call for TEXIT conference tickets. It's this coming weekend in Waco. With the $20 off offered to True Texans, you get in for only $47!!!! I'd love for you to stop by our booth, hear me on the mainstage (I'm speaking on The 5 W's of Winning Texas), and attend our breakout sessions! We're offering multiple classes from our Certified True Texan training program, including Defeat The Dirty Books, Advancing Election Integrity, and Effective Citizen Advocacy. Use this link for the discount.
• Friendsgiving in Grapevine requires a ticket.  Get yours now.  What will you bring to our potluck and hymn sing???  (Our other Friendsgiving events do not require an rsvp... just Grapevine). We are over halfway sold out already, so hurry.
• Christmas Is Coming!  Get your tickets for our dueling piano parties now in Houston (on 12/7) AND Grapevine (on 12/14).  It's my favorite!

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY!

If you did not early vote, make sure you do on Tuesday!  See our recommendations here.  Check out our website for details and a printable list similar to the one below (except our website has it as a pdf instead of this jpg).

True Texans Taking Charge - Election 2024

These past several weeks our Election 2024 efforts have been focused largely on education as we've held forums, told you about candidates, and hosted various speakers.  Yes, we've encouraged you to start supporting the challengers to the Dirty Dozen, and hopefully you are donating and sharing their social media.  But come January, get ready to really start working!

While you need to be working all through January and February for your candidates, save the date for SATURDAY, JANUARY 27!  That's the True Texas Project Day of Action!  All across the state we will be hosting blockwalks and phone banking.  Watch for it!

New Month, New Calendars!

Don't be left out. We've got great fun and amazing speakers coming up!  Wanna know where you'll find our fabulous-five, faithful staff members?

• Julie will be at the Longview meeting, the Cross Timbers potluck/game night, maybe the Tarrant meeting, the Wilco meeting (& pre-meeting social), plus I can't wait for our annual Friendsgiving potluck and hymn sing in Grapevine!  Will I get to see you??? 
• Fran will be at the Grapevine potluck as well, plus the Rockwall/Kaufman meeting. 
• Susan, our Satellite Development Coordinator, will be at the Bexar, Hill Country, and Brazos meetings, plus the Denton coffee and maybe the happy hour, as well as the Grapevine potluck.
• Olivia, our Scheduler, will be at the NW Harris meeting.
• Carole, our Social Activities Coordinator, will be at the Tarrant meeting, the and post-meeting social, and the Grapevine potluck.

Here's our meeting calendar for the month.  We usually also provide you with a separate calendar for social events.  I think our crew must be running behind, but I'll be sure to share that with you in next week's newsletter. Or just go to our website to take a peak!

📅This week at True Texas Project...🍁

Diving into November, we have so much in store for you! You can always see what's coming up by checking the Events page at this link but here’s a detailed look at the week ahead. And remember, no matter where you live, you are welcome at any meeting or event!

Click on the images to enlarge them, or right click to save them for sharing! 

Thanks for reading!

If you have questions, tips, or encouragement for the True Texas Team, reply to this email, and we’ll talk to you soon.

God Bless Texas!
Julie McCarty, CEO

PS. Many of our satellites hosted USCCA in October, and more will take place in November and into the new year.  They offer TTP activists a 15% discount off of all memberships! If you'd like to ask some questions first, reach out to USCCA to get connected with your local rep.