| From | Fran's Friday Message <[email protected]> |
| Subject | Civil War on the border? |
| Date | January 26, 2024 10:00 PM |
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Greetings Citizen Advocates!
CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER
Of course, the news of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the T=
exas border as Gov Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations ope=
n borders, welcome everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, w=
hat happens in the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on al=
l Americans, and domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay atte=
ntion!
It all started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelb=
y Park in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wir=
e went up and stopped illegals from freely flowing into Texas at this locat=
ion. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the courts, and SCOT=
US said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't put it back up! I=
t's starting to sound like an old time western where there's a showdown at =
the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)
Then on Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, s=
ection 3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stan=
d strong against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?
We need to be careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement=
. We've seen that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got n=
othing. This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact th=
e Governor and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, =
and stop the invasion of our State. Wade Miller, in an X post explains tha=
t "Gov Abbott and AG Paxton need to get on the same page. If the Governor =
is citing specific legal authorities and the AG isn't defending those speci=
fic legal authorities, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Gover=
nor, or a massive communication failure."
Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly worded statement until we=
see some actual action. We can be encouraged by the fact that 25 States =
have signed a letter supporting Texas and opposing the Biden tyranny, and S=
peaker of the US House and other Congressional representatives have express=
ed support for the actions taken in Texas.
Meanwhile, we can contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand stron=
g, defend Texas, and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.
ACTION ITEM #! - Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!
512-463-2000 =20
Opinion Hotline (512) 463-1782
Email: [link removed] & click on =E2=80=9CI want to share =
my opinion.=E2=80=9D
You should also contact your own Texas House and Senate representatives and=
tell them to push Governor Abbott to stand strong and defend Texas soverei=
gnty.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSING LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?
Do you ever get the feeling that our lawmakers pass laws just so they can s=
ay they did what we wanted, but the laws don't really change anything? It =
gives them something to brag about during campaign season, but if real chan=
ges don't happen, what's the point?
Remember SB17 that was passed in the regular session to prevent Texas Univ=
ersities from have DEI departments or DEI programs? Sounds good, right? B=
ut, one of our TTP supporters has done some digging into what Universities =
are actually doing to skirt the law. Here's what he has to say about it:
"DEI is a wrapper term for variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such =
as Queer Theory, Postcolonial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is=
applied by academics, highly objectionable practices arise such as segrega=
ted university functions and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trai=
nings, implicit bias trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt th=
ese objectionable practices. Many academics and university leaders remain =
determined to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state la=
ws such as SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universit=
ies is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism for =
citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of a la=
wsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting potential SB=
17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prove fruitfu=
l and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.
I agree with Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned =
about violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provision=
s of the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2
ACTION ITEM #2 - Contact your State Rep and Senator
Tell them to be sure there is an enforcement mechanism to SB17 to be sure t=
hat Universities are not skirting the issue. We can also contact members o=
f the Senate Education Committee, and the House Higher Education Committee =
who will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.
(Edgar has done extensive research into this issue, complete with links and=
articles to back up his claims. If you would like to see the research, pl=
ease reply to this email and I will share it.)
VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS!
You may recall that back in 2021, after the Constitutional Amendments elect=
ion, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP sued the Secretary of State over the ba=
llot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the appeals court, an=
d there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.=20
Here's what our Attorney, Tony McDonald had to say:
"Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients@TxTurf @TrueTXPr=
oject and@GAWTP won across the board in the Court of Appeals in our fight o=
ver whether taxpayers are protected from misleading constitutional amendmen=
t ballot language proposed by the #txlege."
And of course, we at TTP are celebrating the fact that the courts finally s=
ided with the grassroots voters of Texas. It's not over yet - The SOS and A=
G could sill appeal to a higher court, but our hope is that they will accep=
t this decision.
ACTION ITEM #3:
Contact Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them tha=
t taxpayers need to be protected from misleading constitutional amendment b=
allot language, and to accept the decision of the appeals court.
SOS Nelson: [link removed]
AG Ken Paxton: [link removed]
REMEMBERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME
In the past few weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound =
impact on grassroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their famil=
ies as we grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.
Jill Glover has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature and the RPT=
. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legislative efforts=
for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting important prioriti=
es passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual leader who will be=
sorely missed.
Jim Barnes has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's =
inception. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 2006=
, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political arena=
. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Association, an=
d active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times at the Capi=
tol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills. Jim's absen=
ce in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.
Lori Boyter has been a strong supporter of TTP for many years and has serve=
d on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadership team. Lori often hosted dinne=
r club in her home and was a passionate gardener, and member of the TTP Tar=
rant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing =
to us all. We love and miss you, Lori!
Sonia Meyers is well known in Kaufman County circles along with her husband=
, Ray Meyers as they lead the Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Son=
ia has been active at the Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texa=
s Grassroots Conservative Coalition. =20
Please pray for the families of these dear friends who have passed. May Go=
d give them peace and comfort.
That's all I have for this week! Stay Engaged!
Fran Rhodes, President
PS: Don't forget - tomorrow (Jan 27) is our Day of Action. Get out and so=
something for someone! Here are the meet up places and times for all of o=
ur Satellite groups. Pick one and go for it!
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Can you help?
We are 100% donation-based.
Click here to donate to our movement. =20
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yle=3D"word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: top; color: #3c4144; font-fam=
ily: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; text-align: =
left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 auto; Margin: 0 auto; wo=
rd-break: break-word; width: 564px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px=
; border-collapse: collapse; padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px;"><p s=
tyle=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weigh=
t: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt=
; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Greetings Ci=
tizen Advocates!</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-ali=
gn: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bo=
ttom: 10px;"><strong>CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER</strong></p> <p style=3D=
"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400;=
padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-=
height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Of course, the news=
of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the Texas border as Gov =
Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations open borders, welcome =
everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, what happens in=
the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on all Americans, a=
nd domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay attention!</p=
> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">It all=
started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelby Park=
in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wire=
went up and <strong>stopped</strong> illegals from freely flowing into Tex=
as at this location. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the =
courts, and SCOTUS said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't pu=
t it back up! It's starting to sound like an old time western where t=
here's a showdown at the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)</p=
> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Then o=
n Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, section=
3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stand stro=
ng against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?</p> <p st=
yle=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight=
: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt;=
line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">We need to be=
careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement. We've seen =
that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got nothing. =
This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact the Govern=
or and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, and stop=
the invasion of our State. <a title=3D"Wade Miller's X post" href=3D=
"[link removed]
yeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lGtIYMrr5rHEKMrscY96vnk=3D" =
target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration=
: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.=
5;">Wade Miller, in an X post</a> explains that <em>"Gov Abbott and AG Paxt=
on need to get on the same page. If the Governor is citing specific l=
egal authorities and the AG isn't defending those specific legal authoritie=
s, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Governor, or a massive co=
mmunication failure."</em></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ari=
al,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0=
; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px;=
Margin-bottom: 10px;">Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly wo=
rded statement until we see some actual action. We can be encouraged =
by the fact that <a title=3D" 25 States have signed a letter " href=3D=
"[link removed]
yeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lNDN1BUc_tlGUMH_kzl94VI=3D" =
target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration=
: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.=
5;"> 25 States have signed a letter </a>supporting Texas and opposing the B=
iden tyranny, and Speaker of the US House and other Congressional represent=
atives have expressed support for the actions taken in Texas.</p> <p style=
=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 4=
00; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; li=
ne-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Meanwhile, we ca=
n contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand strong, defend Texas,=
and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.</p> <p style=3D"co=
lor: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; pa=
dding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-hei=
ght: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>ACTION ITEM #!=
- Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!</strong></p> <p style=3D"color:=
#3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; paddin=
g: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height:=
1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">512-463-2000 <br>Opi=
nion Hotline (512) 463-1782</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: =
0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px=
; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Email: <a href=3D"[link removed]
emails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/j=
ds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lBY5oMOg7q0QRm1SsIOIRgI=3D" style=3D"color: #0074d9; tex=
t-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; lin=
e-height: 1.5;">[link removed]</a> & click on =E2=
=80=9CI want to share my opinion.=E2=80=9D</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; =
font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; marg=
in: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; marg=
in-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">You should also contact your own Tex=
as House and Senate representatives and tell them to push Governor Abbott t=
o stand strong and defend Texas sovereignty.</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; ma=
rgin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; ma=
rgin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSIN=
G LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-f=
amily: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0;=
Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bot=
tom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you ever get the feeling that our lawma=
kers pass laws just so they can say they did what we wanted, but the laws d=
on't really change anything? It gives them something to brag about du=
ring campaign season, but if real changes don't happen, what's the point?</=
p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; fon=
t-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-siz=
e: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Remem=
ber <a title=3D" SB17 " href=3D"[link removed]
king/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9=
xNlREmc-lBdZGKW6mhOAsdDB6BZHZWE=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" styl=
e=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: =
0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;"> SB17 </a>that was passed in the re=
gular session to prevent Texas Universities from have DEI departments or DE=
I programs? Sounds good, right? But, one of our TTP supporters =
has done some digging into what Universities are actually doing to skirt th=
e law. Here's what he has to say about it:</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c=
4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0=
; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5=
; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><em>"DEI is a wrapper term for=
variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such as Queer Theory, Postcolon=
ial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is applied by academics=
, highly objectionable practices arise such as segregated university functi=
ons and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trainings, implicit bias =
trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt these objectionabl=
e practices. Many academics and university leaders remain determined =
to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state laws such as =
SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universities&nb=
sp; is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism =
for citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of =
a lawsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting pot=
ential SB17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prov=
e fruitful and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.<br></em></p> <=
p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-we=
ight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 1=
2pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">I agree w=
ith Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned abou=
t violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provisions of=
the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2</p> <p style=3D"color: #=
3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding:=
0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1=
.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>ACTION ITEM #2 - Con=
tact your State Rep and Senator</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; fo=
nt-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin=
: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin=
-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Tell them to be sure there is an enfor=
cement mechanism to SB17 to be sure that Universities are not skirting the =
issue. We can also contact members of the <a title=3D"Senate Educatio=
n Committee" href=3D"[link removed]
yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lN6WKx7_=
hlWgNtSDrKru4P4=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #007=
4d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: l=
eft; line-height: 1.5;">Senate Education Committee</a>, and the <a title=3D=
"House Higher Education" href=3D"[link removed]
/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlR=
Emc-lDrvEkuQsKs66eZi1UDzOAQ=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D=
"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; t=
ext-align: left; line-height: 1.5;">House Higher Education</a> Committee wh=
o will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.</p> <p style=
=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 4=
00; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; li=
ne-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">(Edgar has done =
<span style=3D"text-decoration: underline;"><span style=3D"color: #000000; =
text-decoration: underline;">extensive</span></span> research into this iss=
ue, complete with links and articles to back up his claims. If you wo=
uld like to see the research, please reply to this email and I will share i=
t.)</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; =
font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px=
; text-align: left;"><strong>VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS=
!</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family=
: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-botto=
m: 10px; text-align: left;">You may recall that back in 2021, after the Con=
stitutional Amendments election, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP<a title=3D"=
sued the Secretary of State " href=3D"[link removed]
acking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkX=
p9xNlREmc-lI_90DOEP6MLVVFcSciW1Xo=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" st=
yle=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding=
: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;"> sued the Secretary of State </a>=
over the ballot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the a=
ppeals court, and there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.=
</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: =
0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 1=
0px; text-align: left;">Here's what our Attorney, <a title=3D"Tony McDonald=
" href=3D"[link removed]
bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lKGKVQ8Ilzq92K-Ih-N=
ggeA=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-d=
ecoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-h=
eight: 1.5;">Tony McDonald</a> had to say:</p> <p class=3D"align-left" styl=
e=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: =
400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; m=
argin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><em>"<span clas=
s=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;=
">Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients</span><span cla=
ss=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt=
21" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; paddi=
ng: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d=
9bf0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
ck-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-=
lGk43vIGsnLZmvfAErYzbYM=3D">@TxTurf </a></span><span class=3D"r-18u37iz"><a=
class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21" dir=3D"ltr" sty=
le=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: =
left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d9bf0;" role=3D"link=
" href=3D"[link removed]
bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lG5hBeJrLXTB1lKNG13=
Hhp8=3D">@TrueTXProject </a></span><span class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo=
r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;">and</span><span class=
=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21=
" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding=
: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d9b=
f0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lB=
-TCQSu7qwVzz3sXsAjgAA=3D">@GAWTP </a></span><span class=3D"css-1qaijid=
r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;">won across the=
board in the Court of Appeals in our fight over whether taxpayers are prot=
ected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language proposed by =
the </span><span class=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvu=
tc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-we=
ight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflo=
w: unset; color: #1d9bf0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
/emails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/=
jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lOnbhWmksPYCbGgGOcoNOeA=3D">#txlege</a></span><span cla=
ss=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset=
;">."</span></em></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font=
-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: =
0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margi=
n-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">And of course, we at TTP are celebrating=
the fact that the courts finally sided with the grassroots voters of Texas=
. It's not over yet - The SOS and AG could sill appeal to a higher court, b=
ut our hope is that they will accept this decision.</p> <p class=3D"align-l=
eft" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-heigh=
t: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><stron=
g>ACTION ITEM #3:</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4=
144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0;=
margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10=
px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">Contact Secretary of State Jane=
Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them that taxpayers need to be protecte=
d from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language, and to accept t=
he <a title=3D"decision of the appeals court." href=3D"[link removed]
ls.com/emails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp6=
4A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lFOeqWmbJcvplWlUq0oU5LQ=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=
=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: =
inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;">decision of the a=
ppeals court.</a></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font=
-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: =
0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margi=
n-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">SOS Nelson: <a title=3D"[link removed]
w.sos.state.tx.us/about/contact.shtml" href=3D"[link removed]
mails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jd=
s10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lJT0g3Sj5DF9xu6PQ2leZss=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noop=
ener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit;=
padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;">[link removed]
us/about/contact.shtml</a></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4=
144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0;=
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px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">AG Ken Paxton: <a title=3D"&nbs=
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margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>REMEM=
BERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" sty=
le=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight:=
400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; =
margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">In the past fe=
w weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound impact on gras=
sroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their families as we=
grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.</p> <p class=3D"align-=
left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; fon=
t-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-heig=
ht: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><stro=
ng>Jill Glover</strong> has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature=
and the RPT. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legisla=
tive efforts for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting import=
ant priorities passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual l=
eader who will be sorely missed.</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color=
: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; paddi=
ng: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bott=
om: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>Jim Barnes</stron=
g> has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's inceptio=
n. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 20=
06, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political are=
na. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Associat=
ion, and active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times=
at the Capitol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills.=
Jim's absence in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.</p=
> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-s=
ize: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text=
-align: left;"><strong>Lori Boyter</strong> has been a strong supporter of =
TTP for many years and has served on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadershi=
p team. Lori often hosted dinner club in her home and was a passionat=
e gardener, and member of the TTP Tarrant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her=
smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing to us all. We love and miss=
you, Lori!</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-famil=
y: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Mar=
gin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bott=
om: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>Sonia Meyers</strong> is well known in=
Kaufman County circles along with her husband, Ray Meyers as they lead the=
Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Sonia has been active at th=
e Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texas Grassroots Conservativ=
e Coalition. </p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; fo=
nt-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin=
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gin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">Please pray for the families of these =
dear friends who have passed. May God give them peace and comfort.</p=
> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helve=
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sp; Get out and so something for someone! Here are the meet up places=
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Greetings Citizen Advocates!
CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER
Of course, the news of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the Texas border as Gov Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations open borders, welcome everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, what happens in the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on all Americans, and domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay attention!
It all started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wire went up and stopped illegals from freely flowing into Texas at this location. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the courts, and SCOTUS said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't put it back up! It's starting to sound like an old time western where there's a showdown at the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)
Then on Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, section 3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stand strong against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?
We need to be careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement. We've seen that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got nothing. This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact the Governor and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, and stop the invasion of our State. Wade Miller, in an X post explains that "Gov Abbott and AG Paxton need to get on the same page. If the Governor is citing specific legal authorities and the AG isn't defending those specific legal authorities, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Governor, or a massive communication failure."
Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly worded statement until we see some actual action. We can be encouraged by the fact that 25 States have signed a letter supporting Texas and opposing the Biden tyranny, and Speaker of the US House and other Congressional representatives have expressed support for the actions taken in Texas.
Meanwhile, we can contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand strong, defend Texas, and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.
ACTION ITEM #! - Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!
512-463-2000
Opinion Hotline (512) 463-1782
Email: [link removed] & click on “I want to share my opinion.”
You should also contact your own Texas House and Senate representatives and tell them to push Governor Abbott to stand strong and defend Texas sovereignty.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSING LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?
Do you ever get the feeling that our lawmakers pass laws just so they can say they did what we wanted, but the laws don't really change anything? It gives them something to brag about during campaign season, but if real changes don't happen, what's the point?
Remember SB17 that was passed in the regular session to prevent Texas Universities from have DEI departments or DEI programs? Sounds good, right? But, one of our TTP supporters has done some digging into what Universities are actually doing to skirt the law. Here's what he has to say about it:
"DEI is a wrapper term for variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such as Queer Theory, Postcolonial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is applied by academics, highly objectionable practices arise such as segregated university functions and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trainings, implicit bias trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt these objectionable practices. Many academics and university leaders remain determined to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state laws such as SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universities is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism for citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of a lawsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting potential SB17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prove fruitful and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.
I agree with Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned about violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provisions of the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2
ACTION ITEM #2 - Contact your State Rep and Senator
Tell them to be sure there is an enforcement mechanism to SB17 to be sure that Universities are not skirting the issue. We can also contact members of the Senate Education Committee, and the House Higher Education Committee who will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.
(Edgar has done extensive research into this issue, complete with links and articles to back up his claims. If you would like to see the research, please reply to this email and I will share it.)
VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS!
You may recall that back in 2021, after the Constitutional Amendments election, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP sued the Secretary of State over the ballot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the appeals court, and there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.
Here's what our Attorney, Tony McDonald had to say:
"Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients@TxTurf @TrueTXProject and@GAWTP won across the board in the Court of Appeals in our fight over whether taxpayers are protected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language proposed by the #txlege."
And of course, we at TTP are celebrating the fact that the courts finally sided with the grassroots voters of Texas. It's not over yet - The SOS and AG could sill appeal to a higher court, but our hope is that they will accept this decision.
ACTION ITEM #3:
Contact Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them that taxpayers need to be protected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language, and to accept the decision of the appeals court.
SOS Nelson: [link removed]
AG Ken Paxton: [link removed]
REMEMBERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME
In the past few weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound impact on grassroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their families as we grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.
Jill Glover has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature and the RPT. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legislative efforts for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting important priorities passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual leader who will be sorely missed.
Jim Barnes has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's inception. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 2006, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political arena. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Association, and active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times at the Capitol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills. Jim's absence in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.
Lori Boyter has been a strong supporter of TTP for many years and has served on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadership team. Lori often hosted dinner club in her home and was a passionate gardener, and member of the TTP Tarrant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing to us all. We love and miss you, Lori!
Sonia Meyers is well known in Kaufman County circles along with her husband, Ray Meyers as they lead the Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Sonia has been active at the Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texas Grassroots Conservative Coalition.
Please pray for the families of these dear friends who have passed. May God give them peace and comfort.
That's all I have for this week! Stay Engaged!
Fran Rhodes, President
PS: Don't forget - tomorrow (Jan 27) is our Day of Action. Get out and so something for someone! Here are the meet up places and times for all of our Satellite groups. Pick one and go for it!
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Greetings Citizen Advocates!
CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER
Of course, the news of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the T=
exas border as Gov Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations ope=
n borders, welcome everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, w=
hat happens in the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on al=
l Americans, and domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay atte=
ntion!
It all started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelb=
y Park in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wir=
e went up and stopped illegals from freely flowing into Texas at this locat=
ion. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the courts, and SCOT=
US said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't put it back up! I=
t's starting to sound like an old time western where there's a showdown at =
the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)
Then on Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, s=
ection 3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stan=
d strong against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?
We need to be careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement=
. We've seen that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got n=
othing. This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact th=
e Governor and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, =
and stop the invasion of our State. Wade Miller, in an X post explains tha=
t "Gov Abbott and AG Paxton need to get on the same page. If the Governor =
is citing specific legal authorities and the AG isn't defending those speci=
fic legal authorities, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Gover=
nor, or a massive communication failure."
Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly worded statement until we=
see some actual action. We can be encouraged by the fact that 25 States =
have signed a letter supporting Texas and opposing the Biden tyranny, and S=
peaker of the US House and other Congressional representatives have express=
ed support for the actions taken in Texas.
Meanwhile, we can contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand stron=
g, defend Texas, and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.
ACTION ITEM #! - Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!
512-463-2000 =20
Opinion Hotline (512) 463-1782
Email: [link removed] & click on =E2=80=9CI want to share =
my opinion.=E2=80=9D
You should also contact your own Texas House and Senate representatives and=
tell them to push Governor Abbott to stand strong and defend Texas soverei=
gnty.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSING LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?
Do you ever get the feeling that our lawmakers pass laws just so they can s=
ay they did what we wanted, but the laws don't really change anything? It =
gives them something to brag about during campaign season, but if real chan=
ges don't happen, what's the point?
Remember SB17 that was passed in the regular session to prevent Texas Univ=
ersities from have DEI departments or DEI programs? Sounds good, right? B=
ut, one of our TTP supporters has done some digging into what Universities =
are actually doing to skirt the law. Here's what he has to say about it:
"DEI is a wrapper term for variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such =
as Queer Theory, Postcolonial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is=
applied by academics, highly objectionable practices arise such as segrega=
ted university functions and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trai=
nings, implicit bias trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt th=
ese objectionable practices. Many academics and university leaders remain =
determined to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state la=
ws such as SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universit=
ies is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism for =
citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of a la=
wsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting potential SB=
17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prove fruitfu=
l and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.
I agree with Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned =
about violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provision=
s of the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2
ACTION ITEM #2 - Contact your State Rep and Senator
Tell them to be sure there is an enforcement mechanism to SB17 to be sure t=
hat Universities are not skirting the issue. We can also contact members o=
f the Senate Education Committee, and the House Higher Education Committee =
who will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.
(Edgar has done extensive research into this issue, complete with links and=
articles to back up his claims. If you would like to see the research, pl=
ease reply to this email and I will share it.)
VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS!
You may recall that back in 2021, after the Constitutional Amendments elect=
ion, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP sued the Secretary of State over the ba=
llot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the appeals court, an=
d there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.=20
Here's what our Attorney, Tony McDonald had to say:
"Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients@TxTurf @TrueTXPr=
oject and@GAWTP won across the board in the Court of Appeals in our fight o=
ver whether taxpayers are protected from misleading constitutional amendmen=
t ballot language proposed by the #txlege."
And of course, we at TTP are celebrating the fact that the courts finally s=
ided with the grassroots voters of Texas. It's not over yet - The SOS and A=
G could sill appeal to a higher court, but our hope is that they will accep=
t this decision.
ACTION ITEM #3:
Contact Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them tha=
t taxpayers need to be protected from misleading constitutional amendment b=
allot language, and to accept the decision of the appeals court.
SOS Nelson: [link removed]
AG Ken Paxton: [link removed]
REMEMBERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME
In the past few weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound =
impact on grassroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their famil=
ies as we grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.
Jill Glover has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature and the RPT=
. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legislative efforts=
for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting important prioriti=
es passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual leader who will be=
sorely missed.
Jim Barnes has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's =
inception. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 2006=
, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political arena=
. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Association, an=
d active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times at the Capi=
tol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills. Jim's absen=
ce in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.
Lori Boyter has been a strong supporter of TTP for many years and has serve=
d on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadership team. Lori often hosted dinne=
r club in her home and was a passionate gardener, and member of the TTP Tar=
rant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing =
to us all. We love and miss you, Lori!
Sonia Meyers is well known in Kaufman County circles along with her husband=
, Ray Meyers as they lead the Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Son=
ia has been active at the Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texa=
s Grassroots Conservative Coalition. =20
Please pray for the families of these dear friends who have passed. May Go=
d give them peace and comfort.
That's all I have for this week! Stay Engaged!
Fran Rhodes, President
PS: Don't forget - tomorrow (Jan 27) is our Day of Action. Get out and so=
something for someone! Here are the meet up places and times for all of o=
ur Satellite groups. Pick one and go for it!
=20
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Can you help?
We are 100% donation-based.
Click here to donate to our movement. =20
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yle=3D"word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: top; color: #3c4144; font-fam=
ily: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; text-align: =
left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 auto; Margin: 0 auto; wo=
rd-break: break-word; width: 564px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px=
; border-collapse: collapse; padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px;"><p s=
tyle=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weigh=
t: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt=
; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Greetings Ci=
tizen Advocates!</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-ali=
gn: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bo=
ttom: 10px;"><strong>CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER</strong></p> <p style=3D=
"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400;=
padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-=
height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Of course, the news=
of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the Texas border as Gov =
Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations open borders, welcome =
everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, what happens in=
the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on all Americans, a=
nd domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay attention!</p=
> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">It all=
started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelby Park=
in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wire=
went up and <strong>stopped</strong> illegals from freely flowing into Tex=
as at this location. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the =
courts, and SCOTUS said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't pu=
t it back up! It's starting to sound like an old time western where t=
here's a showdown at the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)</p=
> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Then o=
n Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, section=
3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stand stro=
ng against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?</p> <p st=
yle=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight=
: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt;=
line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">We need to be=
careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement. We've seen =
that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got nothing. =
This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact the Govern=
or and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, and stop=
the invasion of our State. <a title=3D"Wade Miller's X post" href=3D=
"[link removed]
yeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lGtIYMrr5rHEKMrscY96vnk=3D" =
target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration=
: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.=
5;">Wade Miller, in an X post</a> explains that <em>"Gov Abbott and AG Paxt=
on need to get on the same page. If the Governor is citing specific l=
egal authorities and the AG isn't defending those specific legal authoritie=
s, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Governor, or a massive co=
mmunication failure."</em></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ari=
al,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0=
; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px;=
Margin-bottom: 10px;">Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly wo=
rded statement until we see some actual action. We can be encouraged =
by the fact that <a title=3D" 25 States have signed a letter " href=3D=
"[link removed]
yeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lNDN1BUc_tlGUMH_kzl94VI=3D" =
target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration=
: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.=
5;"> 25 States have signed a letter </a>supporting Texas and opposing the B=
iden tyranny, and Speaker of the US House and other Congressional represent=
atives have expressed support for the actions taken in Texas.</p> <p style=
=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 4=
00; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; li=
ne-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Meanwhile, we ca=
n contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand strong, defend Texas,=
and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.</p> <p style=3D"co=
lor: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; pa=
dding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-hei=
ght: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>ACTION ITEM #!=
- Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!</strong></p> <p style=3D"color:=
#3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; paddin=
g: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height:=
1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">512-463-2000 <br>Opi=
nion Hotline (512) 463-1782</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: =
0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px=
; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Email: <a href=3D"[link removed]
emails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/j=
ds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lBY5oMOg7q0QRm1SsIOIRgI=3D" style=3D"color: #0074d9; tex=
t-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; lin=
e-height: 1.5;">[link removed]</a> & click on =E2=
=80=9CI want to share my opinion.=E2=80=9D</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; =
font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; marg=
in: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; marg=
in-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">You should also contact your own Tex=
as House and Senate representatives and tell them to push Governor Abbott t=
o stand strong and defend Texas sovereignty.</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; ma=
rgin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; ma=
rgin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSIN=
G LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-f=
amily: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0;=
Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bot=
tom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Do you ever get the feeling that our lawma=
kers pass laws just so they can say they did what we wanted, but the laws d=
on't really change anything? It gives them something to brag about du=
ring campaign season, but if real changes don't happen, what's the point?</=
p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; fon=
t-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-siz=
e: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Remem=
ber <a title=3D" SB17 " href=3D"[link removed]
king/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9=
xNlREmc-lBdZGKW6mhOAsdDB6BZHZWE=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" styl=
e=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: =
0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;"> SB17 </a>that was passed in the re=
gular session to prevent Texas Universities from have DEI departments or DE=
I programs? Sounds good, right? But, one of our TTP supporters =
has done some digging into what Universities are actually doing to skirt th=
e law. Here's what he has to say about it:</p> <p style=3D"color: #3c=
4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0=
; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5=
; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><em>"DEI is a wrapper term for=
variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such as Queer Theory, Postcolon=
ial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is applied by academics=
, highly objectionable practices arise such as segregated university functi=
ons and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trainings, implicit bias =
trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt these objectionabl=
e practices. Many academics and university leaders remain determined =
to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state laws such as =
SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universities&nb=
sp; is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism =
for citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of =
a lawsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting pot=
ential SB17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prov=
e fruitful and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.<br></em></p> <=
p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-we=
ight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 1=
2pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">I agree w=
ith Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned abou=
t violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provisions of=
the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2</p> <p style=3D"color: #=
3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding:=
0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1=
.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>ACTION ITEM #2 - Con=
tact your State Rep and Senator</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; fo=
nt-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin=
: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin=
-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">Tell them to be sure there is an enfor=
cement mechanism to SB17 to be sure that Universities are not skirting the =
issue. We can also contact members of the <a title=3D"Senate Educatio=
n Committee" href=3D"[link removed]
yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lN6WKx7_=
hlWgNtSDrKru4P4=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #007=
4d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: l=
eft; line-height: 1.5;">Senate Education Committee</a>, and the <a title=3D=
"House Higher Education" href=3D"[link removed]
/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlR=
Emc-lDrvEkuQsKs66eZi1UDzOAQ=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D=
"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; t=
ext-align: left; line-height: 1.5;">House Higher Education</a> Committee wh=
o will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.</p> <p style=
=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 4=
00; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; li=
ne-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;">(Edgar has done =
<span style=3D"text-decoration: underline;"><span style=3D"color: #000000; =
text-decoration: underline;">extensive</span></span> research into this iss=
ue, complete with links and articles to back up his claims. If you wo=
uld like to see the research, please reply to this email and I will share i=
t.)</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; =
font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px=
; text-align: left;"><strong>VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS=
!</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family=
: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-botto=
m: 10px; text-align: left;">You may recall that back in 2021, after the Con=
stitutional Amendments election, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP<a title=3D"=
sued the Secretary of State " href=3D"[link removed]
acking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkX=
p9xNlREmc-lI_90DOEP6MLVVFcSciW1Xo=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" st=
yle=3D"color: #0074d9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding=
: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;"> sued the Secretary of State </a>=
over the ballot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the a=
ppeals court, and there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.=
</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: =
0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 1=
0px; text-align: left;">Here's what our Attorney, <a title=3D"Tony McDonald=
" href=3D"[link removed]
bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lKGKVQ8Ilzq92K-Ih-N=
ggeA=3D" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noopener" style=3D"color: #0074d9; text-d=
ecoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-h=
eight: 1.5;">Tony McDonald</a> had to say:</p> <p class=3D"align-left" styl=
e=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: =
400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; m=
argin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><em>"<span clas=
s=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;=
">Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients</span><span cla=
ss=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt=
21" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; paddi=
ng: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d=
9bf0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
ck-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-=
lGk43vIGsnLZmvfAErYzbYM=3D">@TxTurf </a></span><span class=3D"r-18u37iz"><a=
class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21" dir=3D"ltr" sty=
le=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: =
left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d9bf0;" role=3D"link=
" href=3D"[link removed]
bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lG5hBeJrLXTB1lKNG13=
Hhp8=3D">@TrueTXProject </a></span><span class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo=
r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;">and</span><span class=
=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21=
" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-weight: inherit; padding=
: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflow: unset; color: #1d9b=
f0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lB=
-TCQSu7qwVzz3sXsAjgAA=3D">@GAWTP </a></span><span class=3D"css-1qaijid=
r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset;">won across the=
board in the Court of Appeals in our fight over whether taxpayers are prot=
ected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language proposed by =
the </span><span class=3D"r-18u37iz"><a class=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvu=
tc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-we=
ight: inherit; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; text-overflo=
w: unset; color: #1d9bf0;" role=3D"link" href=3D"[link removed]
/emails/tracking/click-link/yMdB6FvnwD7bpOHOschlyeWs-XvQb8CB2zKpD0lp64A=3D/=
jds10wPvkXp9xNlREmc-lOnbhWmksPYCbGgGOcoNOeA=3D">#txlege</a></span><span cla=
ss=3D"css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style=3D"text-overflow: unset=
;">."</span></em></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font=
-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: =
0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margi=
n-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">And of course, we at TTP are celebrating=
the fact that the courts finally sided with the grassroots voters of Texas=
. It's not over yet - The SOS and AG could sill appeal to a higher court, b=
ut our hope is that they will accept this decision.</p> <p class=3D"align-l=
eft" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-heigh=
t: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><stron=
g>ACTION ITEM #3:</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4=
144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0;=
margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10=
px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">Contact Secretary of State Jane=
Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them that taxpayers need to be protecte=
d from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language, and to accept t=
he <a title=3D"decision of the appeals court." href=3D"[link removed]
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/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/contact-us</a></p> <p class=3D"align-left" st=
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margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>REMEM=
BERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME</strong></p> <p class=3D"align-left" sty=
le=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight:=
400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; =
margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">In the past fe=
w weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound impact on gras=
sroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their families as we=
grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.</p> <p class=3D"align-=
left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; fon=
t-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-heig=
ht: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><stro=
ng>Jill Glover</strong> has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature=
and the RPT. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legisla=
tive efforts for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting import=
ant priorities passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual l=
eader who will be sorely missed.</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color=
: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; paddi=
ng: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bott=
om: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>Jim Barnes</stron=
g> has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's inceptio=
n. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 20=
06, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political are=
na. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Associat=
ion, and active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times=
at the Capitol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills.=
Jim's absence in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.</p=
> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; font-s=
ize: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px; text=
-align: left;"><strong>Lori Boyter</strong> has been a strong supporter of =
TTP for many years and has served on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadershi=
p team. Lori often hosted dinner club in her home and was a passionat=
e gardener, and member of the TTP Tarrant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her=
smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing to us all. We love and miss=
you, Lori!</p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-famil=
y: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Mar=
gin: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bott=
om: 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>Sonia Meyers</strong> is well known in=
Kaufman County circles along with her husband, Ray Meyers as they lead the=
Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Sonia has been active at th=
e Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texas Grassroots Conservativ=
e Coalition. </p> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; fo=
nt-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin=
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gin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left;">Please pray for the families of these =
dear friends who have passed. May God give them peace and comfort.</p=
> <p class=3D"align-left" style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: arial,helve=
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Greetings Citizen Advocates!
CRISIS AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER
Of course, the news of the past 2 days is full of what's happening at the Texas border as Gov Abbott pushes back against the Biden administrations open borders, welcome everyone policy that is killing Texas. In my opinion, what happens in the next few days and weeks will have a drastic effect on all Americans, and domestic policy going forward. It's important to pay attention!
It all started last week when Gov Abbott ordered the DPS to take over Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, and kicked the Border Patrol out. Then the razor wire went up and stopped illegals from freely flowing into Texas at this location. Of course, CBP tried to cut the wire, and went to the courts, and SCOTUS said they can cut it, but didn't say that Texas can't put it back up! It's starting to sound like an old time western where there's a showdown at the OK coral. (and it might end up just like that!)
Then on Jan 24, Gov Abbott issued a strong statement invoking Article IV, section 3 of the constitution, declaring an invasion, and his intent to stand strong against federal interference. So, now where do we stand?
We need to be careful about trusting Gov Abbott's strongly worded statement. We've seen that before, and then as we waited for actual action, we got nothing. This issue is #1 on our Action Item list this week - to contact the Governor and tell him he must stand strong against federal intervention, and stop the invasion of our State. Wade Miller, in an X post explains that "Gov Abbott and AG Paxton need to get on the same page. If the Governor is citing specific legal authorities and the AG isn't defending those specific legal authorities, then that's either intentional sabotage of the Governor, or a massive communication failure."
Let's not get too excited about Abbott's strongly worded statement until we see some actual action. We can be encouraged by the fact that 25 States have signed a letter supporting Texas and opposing the Biden tyranny, and Speaker of the US House and other Congressional representatives have expressed support for the actions taken in Texas.
Meanwhile, we can contact the Governor's office and tell him to stand strong, defend Texas, and support Texans who are threatened by this invasion.
ACTION ITEM #! - Contact Gov. Abbott - stop the invasion!
512-463-2000
Opinion Hotline (512) 463-1782
Email: [link removed] & click on “I want to share my opinion.”
You should also contact your own Texas House and Senate representatives and tell them to push Governor Abbott to stand strong and defend Texas sovereignty.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF PASSING LAWS IF WE DON'T ENFORCE?
Do you ever get the feeling that our lawmakers pass laws just so they can say they did what we wanted, but the laws don't really change anything? It gives them something to brag about during campaign season, but if real changes don't happen, what's the point?
Remember SB17 that was passed in the regular session to prevent Texas Universities from have DEI departments or DEI programs? Sounds good, right? But, one of our TTP supporters has done some digging into what Universities are actually doing to skirt the law. Here's what he has to say about it:
"DEI is a wrapper term for variants of Karl Marx's Communist ideology such as Queer Theory, Postcolonial theory and Critical Race theory. When DIE is applied by academics, highly objectionable practices arise such as segregated university functions and psychological abuse (i.e. white privilege trainings, implicit bias trainings). SB17 is a necessary first step to halt these objectionable practices. Many academics and university leaders remain determined to continue DEI practices despite citizen objection and state laws such as SB17. Therefore, monitoring of the Texas colleges and universities is strongly advised. A reading of SB17 did not yield a mechanism for citizens to report violations (other then in a court of law as part of a lawsuit against compulsory DIE training). That said, presenting potential SB17 violations to elected officials and concerned citizens may prove fruitful and should be pursued." Edgar Munoz.
I agree with Edgar! We need to inform our lawmakers that we are concerned about violations to SB17 and demand further action to enforce the provisions of the bill. Which brings us to Action Item #2
ACTION ITEM #2 - Contact your State Rep and Senator
Tell them to be sure there is an enforcement mechanism to SB17 to be sure that Universities are not skirting the issue. We can also contact members of the Senate Education Committee, and the House Higher Education Committee who will be responsible for oversight and enforcement of SB17.
(Edgar has done extensive research into this issue, complete with links and articles to back up his claims. If you would like to see the research, please reply to this email and I will share it.)
VICTORY IN THE COURTS FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS!
You may recall that back in 2021, after the Constitutional Amendments election, TTP, along with TURF and GAWTP sued the Secretary of State over the ballot language of Prop 2. Of course, the case went to the appeals court, and there was a hearing for the case on Jan 10th in Amarillo.
Here's what our Attorney, Tony McDonald had to say:
"Total Victory! I'm so excited to announce that my clients@TxTurf @TrueTXProject and@GAWTP won across the board in the Court of Appeals in our fight over whether taxpayers are protected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language proposed by the #txlege."
And of course, we at TTP are celebrating the fact that the courts finally sided with the grassroots voters of Texas. It's not over yet - The SOS and AG could sill appeal to a higher court, but our hope is that they will accept this decision.
ACTION ITEM #3:
Contact Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and AG Ken Paxton and tell them that taxpayers need to be protected from misleading constitutional amendment ballot language, and to accept the decision of the appeals court.
SOS Nelson: [link removed]
AG Ken Paxton: [link removed]
REMEMBERING PATRIOTS WHO HAVE GONE HOME
In the past few weeks we have lost 4 patriot souls who have had a profound impact on grassroots activism. We offer up sincere prayers for their families as we grieve with them in the loss of these dear friends.
Jill Glover has been a fighter for all of us in the Legislature and the RPT. As Lege Priorities Chairman for the RPT, Jill led the legislative efforts for the past 2 sessions and was instrumental in getting important priorities passed. In addition, Jill was a friend and spiritual leader who will be sorely missed.
Jim Barnes has been an active member of our RGV Satellite group since it's inception. But Jim's grassroots activism dates back much further. In 2006, Jim retired and began to devote himself to service in the political arena. He was President of the McAllen/Hidalgo County Tea Party Association, and active in the Republican Party. Jim also was seen many times at the Capitol with our Citizen Advocates testifying for or against bills. Jim's absence in the world of grassroots activists will be deeply felt.
Lori Boyter has been a strong supporter of TTP for many years and has served on the Tarrant County Satellite Leadership team. Lori often hosted dinner club in her home and was a passionate gardener, and member of the TTP Tarrant County Gardeners Co-Op. Her smile and enthusiasm has been a blessing to us all. We love and miss you, Lori!
Sonia Meyers is well known in Kaufman County circles along with her husband, Ray Meyers as they lead the Kaufman County Tea Party for many years. Sonia has been active at the Capitol and in the Republican party, and the Texas Grassroots Conservative Coalition.
Please pray for the families of these dear friends who have passed. May God give them peace and comfort.
That's all I have for this week! Stay Engaged!
Fran Rhodes, President
PS: Don't forget - tomorrow (Jan 27) is our Day of Action. Get out and so something for someone! Here are the meet up places and times for all of our Satellite groups. Pick one and go for it!
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