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More than 225 grassroots leaders have signed on to the “Lone Star Agenda.”

Today's Texas Minute takes a look at what it is... and why it’s important.

– Michael Quinn Sullivan

Monday, August 12, 2019

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Since the end of May, activists and donors have noted that the Republican legislature’s failure to deliver on conservative policy priorities is jeopardizing Republicans’ ability to win the state in 2020. A conservative donor and businessman, Don Dyer, this summer announced the Lone Star Agenda – a plan [[link removed]] developed by “grassroots leaders and nearly every conservative organization in Texas” to unify the state’s Republican leaders and voters.

“Texas is now a Purple State. To turn it Royal Blue, Democrats plan to inspire, excite and ignite Democratic voters. What’s our plan? It’s evident Republican leaders don’t have one that inspires confidence in their grassroots supporters.” – Don Dyer [[link removed]], a member of the Lone Star Agenda Coalition

As of late last week, more than 225 grassroots leaders [[link removed]] have endorsed the Lone Star Agenda.

In addition to the items on the Lone Star Agenda, Texas taxpayers are hoping lawmakers will provide more property tax reform... and a lot more real and meaningful property tax relief!

Republican lawmakers should embrace the Lone Star Agenda as their governing promise for Texans... and start making it a reality right now. ​

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​ The Lone Star Agenda [[link removed]] includes...

Family Rights and Personal Liberty

Placing the constitutional rights of Texans to liberty and self-determination for themselves and their families above the desires of government officials and special interests.

Allow families to make mental and physical health decisions for themselves.Stop wrongful removal of children from families by restoring due process rights for parents.Stop local ordinances that interfere in private employer-employee relationships.Increase protections for unborn Texans.

Transparent and Representative Government

Reform and protect the Texas institutions that are critical to our historical identity as the Lone Star State.

Improve election integrity (paper ballot backup audit trail; citizenship verification).End taxpayer funded lobbying.End union dues withholding from public sector paychecks.Protect Texas monuments.

Justice and Security

Improve the security of Texans to be safe in their communities and free from injustice.

Secure the southern border (interior enforcement to end the “magnet” effect).Stop human trafficking.Protect the rights of Texans to bear arms. Today in History

On August 12, 1898, the Spanish-American War came to an end.

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“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”

– George Herman “Babe” Ruth​

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Governor of Texas

Greg Abbott - R

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