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Texas Legislature
The 88th Texas Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 10th and concluded on Monday, May 29th
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Multiple special sessions have been announced by Gov. Abbott. This is your opporunity to influence lawmakers in Texas! Our weekly newsletter features critical action alerts- don’t miss the call to action:
Priorities
Protect Elections Eliminate machines, clean voter rolls, restore felony penalities
Secure the Border Declare an invasion, stop taxpayer funding to illegal aliens, interstate compact for border security
Ban Child Gender Modification Stop medical and psychological abuse
Stop Sexualizing Kids Repeal the obscenity exemption
Ban Democrat Chairs Stop giving the ability to stifle Republican priorities to the opposing party
Abolish Abortion in Texas Ban over the counter abortion drugs
Defend Gun Rights Eliminate gun-free zones
Protect Parental Rights Money follows the child with NO GOVERNMENT STRINGS attached
Sensible Transportation Defend citizens from encroachment and eminent domain abuse
Property Tax Relief Eliminate the taxes that never stop, even after you own your home
Vaccine Choice Protect informed consent, medical privacy, and exemptions
TEXIT Restore a constitutional republic and protect the rights of Texans
Legislature Videos
The Ins & Outs of Texas Legislative Sessions
In a quick crash course
How is the Texas Speaker of the House selected?
You might be surprised!
How to find a legislative report
And what to do with it
Legislature Resources
The 14 constitutional amendments from the 88th Session explained
Scam, sketchy, or maybe OK- you decide!
Second-largest property tax relief in Texas history
Texas Republican files Biden-like land grab bill
Creation of the Texas Land and Water Conservation Fund would take $2 Billion from the Rainy Day Fund to create a slush fund for land trusts to buy conservation easements on private property
Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom
What did taxpayers get from the 88th Legislature on transportation?
What is a special session in Texas?
Texas Scorecard explains the rules and what to expect
Expanding the Homestead Exemption does not offer meaningful property tax relief
Learn why the use of the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes has provided little actual relief
Lt Gov Dan Patrick calls for full audit of House proceedings in Ken Paxton impeachment aftermath
The process was indefensible, wasn’t following the rules of evidence, and their accusations were based on triple hearsay
EXPLAINER: The Basics of How to Engage with the Legislature
Key points to know when beginning the process of engaging with the Texas State Legislative Process
Capitol Resources
Legislature News
FTP hosts Texas Scorecard for the September meeting in Fredericksburg
FTP's September meeting featured an expert panel from Texas Scorecard on the 88th legislative session, border crisis, and public education
FTP at State Republican Executive Committee in Austin
Thank you, Andy Eller, for taking conservative policy to the Republican party! The State Republican Executive Committee passed strong resolutions at their quarterly meeting on June 16-17 in Austin. FTP Founder, Angela Smith, was also in attendance to advocate for...
FTP encourages the Gillespie County GOP to join Angelina County by voting to censure Dade Phelan
"It's time for Phelan to go. Let's take advantage of Phelan's plummeting polling numbers and drive the momentum that would help him make the decision for himself." -Angela Smith, FTP President
FTP Statement on Impeachment of AG Paxton
Fredericksburg Tea Party Statement Concerning Impeachment Proceedings Brought by the General Investigating Committee under the Direction of House Speaker, Dade Phelan and Chaired by Representative, Andrew Murr Fredericksburg Tea Party stands in dismay at the way the...
Headed to Governor’s Desk: Protecting Children & Women’s Sports
Action Alert: Call Senator Flores and tell him NO to AG Paxton impeachment
“Ben” at the Capitol with RPT Chairwoman Jill Glover and Rep. Troxclair
Rep. Ellen Troxclair’s statement on voting YES to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
May 27, 2023 Friends, Guided by my oath of office to defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law, I voted today to allow the Texas Senate to begin a public and transparent process to examine the evidence and determine guilt or innocence of the Attorney General...