Apr 2, 2013 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog, Private Property
While the crony capitalism prevalent in Texas made national news headlines during the 2012 presidential campaign, the practice has not been curtailed. One need only look to the ongoing saga between private property owners and pipelines in Texas to see that the politically influential continue to script law that grants them special privilege. The ability of legislators to convince the public of their commitment to the rule of law, private property rights and free markets … Continue reading
Mar 21, 2013 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, State Sovereignty
March 8, the bill filing deadline for the Texas legislature, was a very good day for We Texans. In addition to the filing of our property tax elimination bill and a common carrier/eminent domain reform bill, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione filed HB 3505: The Texas State Bullion Depository Bill More about this bill from our friends at Texas Sound Money: — The Depository would be a state agency under the purview of the State Comptroller. The … Continue reading
Mar 19, 2013 by Greg Steussel | Posted in: Blog, Gun Ownership, State Sovereignty
House Bill 553 by Rep. John Otto has all the trimmings of a great state sovereignty bill. It purports to forbid federal gun regulations from being executed in this state. It has tough language, strong penalties and everything a states’ rights advocate could ask for…until you read the entire bill. On the second to last page you will find the following: (4) It is a defense to prosecution for an offense under Subsection (b) that the person … Continue reading
Mar 14, 2013 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, Private Property
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” ― Mahatma Gandhi. Friday, March 8, 2013, Rep. George Lavender of Texarkana filed HB 3742 to eliminate the property tax in Texas! Blood, sweat, tears, more blood, more sweat, the boulder we have been pushing against for over four years has finally rolled over. We are one giant step closer to true private property ownership in our state. The … Continue reading
Feb 28, 2013 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog, Private Property
Landowner Julia Trigg Crawford and her attorney Wendi Hammond announced that they have filed their appeal against TransCanada with the 6th Court of Appeals in Texarkana. The brief disputes TransCanada’s attempt at taking Crawford’s property on the basis that TransCanada has yet to prove the company is a common carrier, but is instead a private foreign company utilizing its pipeline for private gain. “Our appellate brief is now in front of the Sixth Circuit Court … Continue reading
Feb 21, 2013 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, Private Property
UPDATE: SB241 has been voted out of committee and now awaits a vote by the full senate. The language of SB241 has been changed to make the op-out free of charge to consumers. We stand in strong support of this legislation. It needs your help in order to be brought to a vote. Please call the following Senators and ask for their support: Birdwell 512.463.0122 Campbell 512 463-0125 Davis 512.463.0110 Deull 512.463.0102 Duncan 512.463.0128 Ellis … Continue reading
