Author Archives: Debra Medina

About Debra Medina

Debra Medina is a self-made businesswoman and nurse who learned self-reliance early on a South Texas ranch. Debra has dedicated a considerable amount of her adult life to the pursuit of public policy that promotes limited government and the protection of the freedoms and prosperity envisioned by our nation's founders. Most recently, Debra ran as a candidate for governor in the Texas Republican Primary. She manages a healthcare consulting firm and serves as the chairman of We Texans, promoting public policy and legislation that advances and protects private property, personal and economic liberty, and the legitimate role of the states and their citizens within the framework of constitutional government. Debra is an avid reader, gardener and cook. She and husband, Noe are the parents of two children and make their home in Wharton.

North Dakota to Consider Abolishing Property Tax

Nov 30, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog, Private Property

We are seeing reports today that activists in North Dakota have been successful in collecting enough signatures to ballot a measure to eliminate property tax in their state.  According to Charlene Nelson, “North Dakota citizens may abolish property taxes, allowing them more control over government spending.  Nearly 30,000 signatures were collected to place the people’s initiative on the ballot in June, 2012 that would constitutionally abolish all property taxes in North Dakota.”  Read the full … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Celebrate Defeat of Prop 4, Issue Warning About Prop 2

Nov 11, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog

In reflecting upon the mixed results of Tuesday’s Constitutional Amendment election, grassroots groups We Texans, Independent Texans, and Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF) are celebrating victory over the defeat of Prop 4 and gearing up to take the opposition to the mat to defeat any attempt at a Trans Texas Water heist by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) through its newfound revolving bond authority. “Rather than providing solutions to the water needs … Continue reading →

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The Stone That Rolled Over Texas

Oct 28, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog

Rolling Stone is normally not on our list of recommended monthly reading, but the latest edition prints a rather frightening story about the man who has been Texas’ Governor for a decade. Be warned, at times the language is graphic. To give you a taste of what the magazine wants people to know of the man and the cronyism he has thrived on here in Texas, here are a few highlights: “On the human level … Continue reading →

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Voters’ Guide: Propositions – Just Say No

Oct 19, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog

With all the focus on the November 2012 Presidential election, many will miss the fact that there is also an election just a few weeks away. On November 8 of this year, Texas voters will decide on ten amendments to the Texas Constitution.  View a sample ballot here  The Texas Constitution is a large and complex document because it is rare that constitutional amendments fail at the ballot box. With this in mind it is … Continue reading →

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Healthcare in Texas

Sep 27, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog

Try this picture:  Here sits an older model vehicle filled to overflowing with passengers but the vehicle will not move.  Tires are bald, carburetor is clogged, oil is leaking but the passengers need, and are in fact, demanding transportation. Just across the street sits a charter bus. It is robust and capable of moving the passengers packed into and overflowing the jalopy but they remain firmly ensconced on that vehicle.  The bus has comfortable seats, … Continue reading →

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Solyndra – What Does It Mean For Texas?

Sep 21, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog

The nation’s attention has suddenly been focused on Solyndra, the green energy company that has defaulted on $535 million in U.S. backed loans.  It is but one more example of failed “stimulus” policy. Texans ought to wonder whether our legislators are taking notice?  Will they cease their abusive practice of appropriating Texans tax dollars to their favorite business de jour? Our friends at the Daily Bell comment on the Solyndra mess thus: Solyndra Hits Obama … Continue reading →

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