True Texas Project · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 11:04 AM

True Texas Newsletter

Who ARE you??? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, True Texans! Today I had to laugh.  I was scrolling through the stats from last week's newsletter to you.  Yes, I have visibility to who opens our emails!  I w…

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  Fran Rhodes/Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 3:04 PM

School Choice - To Be or Not To Be?

Special Session coming in October If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello TTP Citizen Advocates! Time to gear up!  Rumor has it that Gov. Abbott will call a 3rd special session to start sometime in the next 2 week…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 4:08 PM

2 don't-miss events in DFW!

Join TTP for fun! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. We've got two super-fun events in the DFW area in October, and the deadlines are rapidly approaching, so I wanted to make sure you heard about them! The Promise …

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  True Texas Project · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM

True Texas Newsletter

Ask yourself this... If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, True Texans! I'm back!  Big thanks to Fran for filling in while I was on vacation.  Alaska was beautiful, but it certainly reassured me that I belong…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Celebrating Wins, and Gearing up for more

More work to do! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. It's a great day to be a True Texan! Who doesn't like winning?  I certainly like winning. And this week, I'm on a huge "winning" high reading and hearing about al…

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  True Texas Project · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 12:02 PM

True Texas Newsletter

Coming this week to a county near you! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Greetings True Texans! Fran here - Julie is on vacation in Alaska, and has left me in charge.  How scary is that?  Let's see how much damage…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Big news!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, Thank you so much for your continued support of TTP. Restoring True Texan values is a long fight, and we are so honored to have you on board. As you may have already heard,…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 11:01 AM

True Texas Newsletter

TTP gets more media coverage! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! I love to talk about our early days when we were starting out at NE Tarrant Tea Party.  I tell the story of how we switched 4 State Rep…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Citizen Advocates do Hard Things!

Are you ready for the sacrifice? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Citizen Advocates do hard things.  I say this in our workshops all the time.  The things we ask activists to do are not hard – show up, speak up, …

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Billboard alert!

We have to get the word out to more Texans! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, TTP is marching forward in our mission to build a better True Texas. Your generous support is vital to this work, and we are so g…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

September 3, 2023 at 12:01 PM

True Texas Newsletter

TTP on Bannon! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! I'm pretty frank with you, right?  Let me be really frank today. Did you know that a big chunk of the time Fran and I spend on TTP stuff is fundraisin…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Impeachment - OR - Witchhunt?

Impeachment trial of AG Paxton starts Tuesday. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Citizen Advocates, The impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton starts on Tuesday, Sept 5 in the Texas Senate.  TTP has taken a posit…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Too many texts? Help!

Avoid duplicates & unwanted texts! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, guys, Just a quick email to get you up-to-date on our improvements to our texting system.  Here are some quick facts: Each location ha…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM

True Texas Newsletter

Good info! Read me! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! I was inspired by you this week!  You guys never cease to amaze me.  Here's what I wrote about it in case you're interested! You know what else? …

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Correction on yesterday's Amendments message

Correcting one of the links If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. *******OOPS!********* In yesterday's message, I linked an analysis of the amendments from the Texas Legislative Council.  However, I accidentally linke…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Constitutional Amendments? How do you know how to vote?

Here's Fran's recommendations for the amendments If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Citizen Advocates, Fourteen Constitutional Amendments will be on our ballots on Nov. 7th in Texas.  These amendments are ofte…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

August 20, 2023 at 11:04 AM

True Texas Newsletter

This week's events If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! We are seeing one victory after another!  Check out all these taxing entities that set their tax rates below the "No New Revenue" rate: City of S…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Urgent: TTP needs you!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, We are so proud to call you a friend in the fight to restore True Texan values. By the grace of God, TTP has been expanding all across Texas. But the TTP army isn’t done ye…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Did someone say "School Choice"?

Education Freedom isn't Free If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Citizen Advocates, It's been a few weeks since we've done one of these Friday messages.  I hope you've been enjoying your summer, but now school …

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

August 13, 2023 at 11:07 AM

True Texas Newletter

Free T-Shirt? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! We are getting RAVE REVIEWS for our new "How To" feature at our monthly meetings.  This month is "How To Vet & Support Candidates."  Make sure you …

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

Hot August Meetings! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! August is coming on hot and heavy in more ways than one!  It's time for our monthly meetings to swing into full gear, and they are GOOD!  You ma…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM

It takes all of us!

If we're going to save Texas, we need YOU If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, You know all of the things TTP does every single month: 18 monthly satellite meetings PLUS each of our locations organize social ev…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

Election 2024 Details! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! It's time!  I've got the details on our plan for Election 2024:  True Texans Taking Charge! Honestly, we've got SO much going on, this flye…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

OOPS! I got it backwards

Correction to today's Friday message If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. OOPS!  I got it wrong! The first section of this message on Grassroots Pressure has a major error.  I wrote that the Journalism professor was …

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Things you need to know

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, Happy Friday!  August is almost upon us and where did the summer go?  We saw an end to the 88th Regular Session (disappointing!) followed by 2 very co…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

July 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

(Only a little snarky) If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! Did you miss our July meetings? I hope not!  But if you did, you'll want to be sure to watch our announcement video so you keep up with all th…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Fran's Fired Up Friday Message

Time to stand our ground! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, I wasn't planning to do a Friday message today.  The legislature has adjourned Sine Die and not expected back until September…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 11:05 AM

True Texas Newletter

Fun Changes Coming! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! What a week!  You know, sometimes there's nothing like kickin' those dirty libs in the tail to get your engine running!  Yeah, they thought they …

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 2:02 AM

House and Senate finally kiss and make up!

Property tax relief coming to a school district near you. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, They finally did it!  The House and Senate actually made nice with each other, talked to each…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Urgent news for True Texans

Read this. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends, We really try not to send too many emails, but this one is on my heart and urgent. First... Last night I went to the Tarrant County meeting with Massey Ca…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

July 9, 2023 at 11:01 AM

True Texas Newletter

2 big deadlines! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! I'm gonna try to keep this very brief because there are EIGHTEEN events listed at the end of this email, and that is insane!  18 events in one week!…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 11:03 AM

2nd Special session moving slowely. But moving!

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, I hope you all enjoyed your4th of July celebration, honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence that started us dow…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Money, money, money

How much does it all cost? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, Each month, we are proud to host at least 19 events all over the state. I say “at least” because each of our 19 locations has a monthly meeting, b…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

July 2, 2023 at 11:02 AM

True Texas Newletter

This week/This Month If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! Is it weird that I call y'all friends?  Some of you I've never even met!  But anyone who is a friend to Texas is a friend to me, so I think it f…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Brought to you by the Number Zero and the Letter F!

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, TODAY'S MESSAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NUMBER ZERO AND THE LETTER F  Zero is the number of bills that were passed in the fir…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Special Event in DFW!

Most-requested speaker in 14 years! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends! I'm so excited to tell you about a special event we just scheduled!  We found out KrisAnne Hall was in town so we jumped at the chance…

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  Julie McCarty, TTP CEO · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

Poll included! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! That's a wrap!  19 monthly meetings around the state -- all done for June!  If you missed attending, please make sure to check out our June announceme…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 3:31 PM

What's happening the the TX Legislature?

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, The drama just keeps on coming in our Texas Legislature!  Here's a summary of this weeks' action. The Senate has set rules for …

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  Julie McCarty, TTP CEO · [email protected]

June 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Imagine that. More...and more...House drama.

True Texas Newsletter If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! We've now completed 27 of our 43 events for June!  Yes, FORTY-THREE EVENTS ACROSS 19 LOCATIONS!  Are we cRaZy?!? Nah...Just crazy for TEX…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 9:00 PM

House and Senate fighting with each other - no progress

The special sessions and the bickering continue! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, The drama in the Texas Legislature continues!  On the same day that the 88th session ended, Governor A…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

June 11, 2023 at 11:01 AM

True TX Project News

All You Need To Know If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! Have you seen the line-up of speakers we have this month???  Dang!  Sometimes we even impress ME!  If you missed the meetings last week wi…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

June 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM

All You Need To Know From TTP

So. Much. Drama. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! We were given a gift!  The recent ineptitude of the State House has lots of voters ready to get active.  Catch them before they quit paying at…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM

That's a wrap!

88th Session wrap up If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. That's a Wrap!  (Wait - maybe not) What the heck is going on with the Texas legislature?  Have you been watching?   We saw Dade Phelan gavel wielding while ap…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 7:54 PM

You're mad & wanna do something???

Last call for activist training If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Fellow Texans, True Texas Project does a lot of things, but one of the things we do the best is train activists.  We take folks who know nothing ab…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

May 28, 2023 at 11:26 PM

You're mad - We hear you!

What happens now? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Wow!  We have never seen the grassroots this mad!  Have you scrolled through Twitter?  Whew!  I sure wouldn't want to be a State Rep who voted for the impeachmen…

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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]

May 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Project Newsletter

Our TX Speaker did what??? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans!Who needs sports when you've got Texas politics to entertain you??? In last week's newsletter, I let you know how Speaker Dade Phelan…

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  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Good TX Lege bills murdered by evil clock

Sine Die draws near as bill die in Committees If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, We are now literally in the final days of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature.  After today, only 3 days left.  T…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Can you get to Harris County?

Free activist training classes offered June 1-2 If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Fellow Texans, True Texas Project does a lot of things, but one of the things we do the best is train activists.  We take folks who…

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  Julie McCarty · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Thank you!

Your involvement is making a massive difference If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, Last week, we launched our 19th satellite in Katy!  Sometimes I just have to take a step back and smile. TTP h…

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  True Texas Project · [email protected]

May 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

True Texas Project Newsletter

Our TX Speaker did what??? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Whew!  We made it through another month of meetings!  Do you have any idea how exhausting it is to host 19 meetings in 6 days???  I guess we just love w…

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