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In less than 19 minutes, the independence so hastily declared on March 2, 1836, was gloriously achieved less than two months later on the fields of San Jacinto.

Today is April 21, 2022 – the 186th anniversary of the victory at San Jacinto.

– Michael Quinn Sullivan

Today in History

On April 21, 1836, the ragtag “army” of Texians made a bold gamble on the fields of San Jacinto. They were out-gunned and facing a superior – if over-confident – force under the direct command of Antonio López de Santa Anna (the butcher of the Alamo). So, as Santa Anna and his men settled in for an afternoon nap, Sam Houston and the Texians – shouting “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” – launched a surprise attack.

Nearly 700 Mexicans were killed, 200 hundred wounded, and 300 captured, including Santa Anna himself. Only 11 Texians were killed and 30 wounded.

Independence for the Republic of Texas was secured.

Vax Mandate… In Fort Worth? The left-leaning Texas Library Association is requiring “proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test (administered within 72 hours of attendance) of all registered attendees; sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, TLA staff and speakers” for their conference next week in Fort Worth. Sydnie Henry has the story [[link removed]].

The problem? The conference is being held at the Fort Worth Convention Center that is taxpayer-owned, with Mayor Mattie Parker and the city council ultimately serving as stewards of the property. The city allows event organizers to set their own COVID rules, city staff told Texas Scorecard.

Although the city says it has no intention of enforcing draconian COVID-19 measures, if a disturbance occurred due to someone showing up without being fully vaxxed or COVID tested, that person could receive a citation due to the TLA’s entry guidelines. The TLA did not respond to Texas Scorecard’s request for comment on how they intend to enforce their COVID-19 policies.

The association is already under scrutiny [[link removed]] for the heavily political nature of their program, featuring drag queens and advocacy for school librarians to be left-wing social justice warriors.

Is Greg Abbott Opposing School Choice? It has been a mainstay of the Republican platform for years, but comments from a left-wing activist are raising questions about whether or not Greg Abbott is actively working to kill school choice legislation in the Lone Star State. And, as Brandon Waltens reports [[link removed]], the governor’s response only further confused his stance.

As defined by the Republican Party of Texas, school choice refers to legislation that would “empower parents and guardians to choose from public, private, charter, or homeschool options for their children’s education using tax credits or exemptions without government restraint or intrusion.”

After first being elected in 2014, Abbott would headline School Choice Week rallies on the Texas Capitol steps, donning the movement’s signature yellow scarf. As the years went on, Abbott’s embrace [[link removed]] of the plan appears to have dwindled.

Charlie Johnson is the executive director of Pastors for Texas Children, an anti-school choice group that supports pro-abortion, liberal Democrats and opposes reform in education. He claimed [[link removed]] on social media that rural lawmakers, worried by the new push for school choice by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, assured Johnson that Abbott told them he “ain’t gonna push a voucher bill.”

The governor confusingly responded [[link removed]], saying he had not ever spoken to Johnson – despite that not being Johnson’s claim, or even the most important part of the claim. What is the governor’s stance on school choice measures? Has he made the assurances described by Johnson?

“Are you colluding with liberals to block school choice efforts or not?” asked Wade Miller [[link removed]] of Citizens for Renewing America… without a response.

Texas Scorecard asked Abbott’s office if the governor or anyone on his staff had spoken with any state lawmakers about the issue – but there hasn’t been a response.

Speaking Of Public Education [[link removed]]…

If a Christian public school teacher spent class sharing her faith, extolling its benefits, distributing tracts, and encouraging students to explore it with her, the left would destroy her.

But a queer teacher can groom kids for his sexual gratification and be celebrated.

Liberty And Free Markets In the latest edition of Liberty Cafe, Bill Peacock explains [[link removed]] why a free market is necessary for liberty. How You Can Impact Property Taxes Taxpayers have two powerful, tangible tools at their disposal to keep property taxes in check, but – as Chris Woolsey writes in a new commentary [[link removed]] – many people forget about them.

“The first is to participate in local elections for city council and school board elections. These are traditionally low turnout elections in May that have a greater impact on your daily life than Congress or the President. The second is to protest your appraisals, and exercise your right to check the appraisal district’s assessment.” - Chris Woolsey [[link removed]] Quote-Unquote

“We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish... We must now act or abandon all hope!”

– Sam Houston​

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910

The number of Texians fighting on April 21, 1836, against approximately 1,200 Mexican soldiers.

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