NEWSLETTER 06/22/2021

Texas Conservative Party News

Michael Aikins, Chairman

It’s no wonder that Texas is losing it’s conservative values!  

House = Out of 149 members, 21 are conservative (14%)
Senate = Out 30 members, 2 are conservative (6%)
AG Ken Paxton’s record is 94% conservative
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s record is 85% conservative
Governor Greg Abbott = ?

The Texas Conservative Party is currently vetting candidates for the 2022 elections, including State, County, and Municipal seats. Please regularly log in and check the vetting progress on our website

TCP Members are encouraged to submit candidate lists from their respective areas to txmail@cp-usa.com.

State News

gov.tx.gov

Governor Abbott’s office has issued a Press  Release regarding Second Amendment Legislation Signed Into Law

“Politicians from the federal level to the local level have threatened to take guns from law-abiding citizens — but we will not let that happen in Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas will always be the leader in defending the Second Amendment, which is why we built a barrier around gun rights this session. These seven laws will protect the rights of law-abiding citizens and ensure that Texas remains a bastion of freedom. Thank you to the Texas Legislature for getting these bills to my desk.”

  • Senate Bill 19 prohibits any governmental entity from contracting with any business that discriminates against firearm and ammunition businesses or organizations. 
  • Senate Bill 20 allows guests to store firearms in their hotel rooms. 
  • Senate Bill 550 removes the shoulder or belt holster requirements, allowing Texans to carry firearms in whatever kind of holster they choose. 
  • House Bill 957  repeals the criminal offense of possessing, manufacturing, transporting, or repairing a firearm silencer. It also ensures that any firearm suppressor manufactured in Texas, and that remains in Texas, will not be subject to federal law or federal regulation. 
  • House Bill 1500 prevents any government entity from prohibiting the sale or transportation of firearms or ammunition during a declared disaster or emergency. 
  • House Bill 1927 authorizes Constitutional Carry in Texas, meaning law-abiding Texans can legally carry a handgun without a license to carry. 
  • House Bill 2622 makes Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State by protecting Texans from new federal gun control regulations.

A WIN for Texas Children

CRT BANNED

House Bill 3979 Bans Teaching Critical Race Theory in Texas Schools, signed into law
 
“Our bill is the best in nation,” said Rep. Steve Toth (R-The Woodlands). “With HB 3979, Texas will protect students and teachers from racial stereotyping and scapegoating. On the other hand, Illinois is actually firing teachers who don’t teach their students this hateful nonsense.” According to a joint statement from Toth and Senator Brandon

Creighton (R-Conroe), “HB 3979 is one of the strongest protections from Critical Race Theory in the country. The bill strengthens the civic knowledge of students in Texas by requiring an understanding of the foundations of the United States and promotes harmony in the classroom by prohibiting the teaching of racial superiority or collective guilt.”

List of Texas Legislature Bills Signed by the Governor

87th Legislature Regular Session (06/21/2021)
Click here to view all the bills that have been signed during this legislative session.

Texas Border Crisis

“Texas will build a border wall in our state to help secure our border,” Abbott said,and expects people to both donate their own money and volunteer their land for the barrier. “My belief based upon conversations that I’ve already had is that the combination of state land as well as volunteer land will yield hundreds of miles to build a border wall in Texas.”

“The Biden administration inherited from me the strongest, safest, and most secure border in US history and in mere weeks they turned it into the single worst border crisis in US history,” Trump said.

Independence Day Celebrations

Community Impact

Many celebrations were canceled in 2020, so be sure to make up
for it this year! 

12 Fourth of July weekend events, celebrations to attend in the Greater Houston area

July event planned

The Texas Conservative Party will have a ‘meet and greet’ event in July, more details coming soon!

Trump & O’Reilly Tour

The History Tour: Donald J. Trump and Bill O’Reilly Coming to Houston Dec 18, 2021
 
“These will be wonderful but hard-hitting sessions where we’ll talk about the real problems happening in the U.S., those that the fake news media never mention. I will be focusing on greatness for our Country, something seldom discussed in political dialogue.If we don’t make our country great again, we will soon no longer have a country! It will be fun, fun, fun, for everyone who attends!” said Trump.  O’Reilly also released a statement about the upcoming events: “My job as a historian/journalist is to get important things on the record in a fact-based way. These conversations with the 45th President will not be boring.”

Volunteers Needed

The Texas Conservative Party is looking for volunteers with:

  • An interest in Texas law and legislation
  • An interest in local government functions
  • Minimal computer skills
  • A desire to make a difference

Many remote positions to choose from:

  • Research legislation
  • Research State and local candidates
  • Review news and social media sites
  • Compose newsletters and editorials
  • Coordinate events

Gain experience and knowledge from this excellent volunteer opportunity for students, or anyone looking to get involved in government and politics.  For more information, please contact txmail@cp-usa.com.
“Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.”
Teddy Roosevelt

Keeping the Faith

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

31 but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

Lord our God, our loving Father, we thank you for all that we receive from you. We thank you for the community you give us, strengthening us to face life  through toil and struggles. May you give us strength and courage, and may we see you more clearly.  May your Spirit fill us ever more deeply to bring peace to us and those around us, and to bring blessing for our nation, and to all peoples of the earth.  Amen.

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