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You Took a Stand. The Nation Took Notice.

May 15, 2012 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, Private Property

Over a hundred Texans stood with Debra Medina in Austin last week at the Ways and Means Committee Hearing as she presented our property tax elimination proposal.  No one seems to be able to recall a prior time that the Ways & Means committee room was filled to capacity and an overflow room had to be opened to accommodate the crowd. We were told that 15-20 people present would have an impact on the committee, … Continue reading →

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Stand with Us in Austin for Property Tax Elimination

Apr 25, 2012 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, Private Property

Do you believe the property tax system in Texas is broken beyond repair?  Then you’ll want to be in Austin on Thursday, May 3. Our Executive Director Debra Medina has been invited to testify before the House Ways & Means Committee regarding our property tax elimination proposal. We need a strong showing of support at this hearing. Debra has been working tirelessly on this issue since February 2009 but if we’re going to see significant … Continue reading →

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The True Role of the Sheriff

Apr 2, 2012 by Greg Steussel | Posted in: Blog, Gun Ownership, State Sovereignty

It’s election time here in Texas and while campaign signs are popping up across the state, there is one office in particular that liberty-loving voters should pay special attention to and that’s the office of the county sheriff. Many people don’t pay much attention to the position of the sheriff mistakenly thinking that his role is similar to the chief of police of a city.  But, the county sheriff is not just another cop.  He … Continue reading →

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Principles Over Personality

Mar 13, 2012 by Carly Rose Jackson | Posted in: Blog

The populist movements of the Tea Party and Occupy protests indicate the growing dissatisfaction of the people with their leaders.  As the Republican Party desperately tries to win elections, the voters have realized that voting for someone with an “R” after their name is not a guarantee that liberty or Republican values will be supported once the candidate is elected.  Voters, now more than ever, must scrutinize candidates for evidence that their true ideology is … Continue reading →

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[UPDATED] Smart Meters: We Texans are Pro-Choice

Feb 15, 2012 by Janise Cookston | Posted in: Blog, Private Property

UPDATE: (03/23/2012) Since our original posting the Public Utilities Commission has opened a project case on this issue entitled “PUC Proceeding to evaluate the feasibility of instituting a smart meter opt-out program.” This is the first step in the Commission considering implementing an opt-out program for smart metering technology in Texas.  It is through the work of organizations like our own, comments and complaints from Texas consumers like you and also letters from State Representatives … Continue reading →

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Jobs at the Expense of Liberty?

Dec 5, 2011 by Greg Steussel | Posted in: Blog, Private Property

The TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is a much bigger issue than simply tar sands and oil.  The controversy surrounding the pipeline highlights again the very real controversy over the use of eminent domain.  Private property ownership is the principle component of free society. One of the greatest freedoms in America, to own land free from coercion or threat of theft, is the cornerstone of a free and prosperous nation.  I cannot speak to how the … Continue reading →

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