Posted by tx on July 30, 2009 under Home Page, Texas patriots | 
* New items available at headquarters
* Upcoming meetings
* Headquarters Volunteers Needed
* Join the party today
New items available at Headquarters – We have recently received several new bumper stickers that are for sale at party headquarters (right now, everythings $1). Drop by during normal office hours, and check them out. Some of the items available include: Proud Conservative, I’m Tea’d and I Vote, Republican Elephant Logo. Each bumper sticker comes in the red, white and blue colors.
Upcoming meetings – There are a number of excellent clubs meeting in Williamson County . You are welcomed to participate in any of the following events:
**Tonight** Thursday, July 30, 7:00pm – Williamson County Young Republicans 3rd Quarterly Assembly Meeting, La Madeleine Restaurant, Round Rock (map). The guest speaker is Republican Party of Texas Vice Chairman Dr. Robin Armstrong. Contact Sylvia Mayer for additional details.
Monday, August 10, 11:30am – Williamson County Republican Women Luncheon, Allan R. Baca Senior Citizen’s & Activities Center in Round Rock (map). The guest speaker is State Senator Florence Shapiro, The cost is $15. Please RSVP by email or call 799-2027. by Thursday, August 6.
Wednesday August 12, 11:30am – Georgetown Area Republican Women’s monthly meeting in the Sun City Ballroom. Carter. The cost of the luncheon is $16. Reservations can be made by the Friday prior to the meeting by calling 868-5658, or by email at garwpac@yahoo.com . Checks may be written to GARW-PAC and mailed to the GARW-PAC, Attn: Treasurer, at 4500 Williams Dr, Suite 212-PMB 267, Georgetown, TX 78633.
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00pm – Williamson County Republican Assembly Meeting, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace’s office, located on the second floor of the Williamson County Annex, 350 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX (map). The speaker is TBA. Contact David MacEwan for additional details. All Republicans are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm – Williamson County Young Republicans Meet & Greet Social, Taps Pub, 2011 Little Elm Tr, Cedar Park (map) . Contact Sylvia Mayer for additional details.
Tuesday, August 25, 7:30pm – Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee meeteing.
Tuesday, December 8, 6:00pm – 2009 Williamson County GOP Christmas Party at the San Gabriel Community Center in Georgetown .
Headquarters Volunteers needed – Additional volunteers are needed to help at our Georgetown Headquarters. We are seeking volunteers to help Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Training is available. For more information, or to volunteer, please send an email to info@williamsoncountygop.org.
Join the Party today – Williamson County Republican Party dues are recorded on a calendar year basis. Payment of annual dues will be one of the items considered when the Nominations Committee decides on who from Williamson County to propose as delegates and alternates to the 2010 Texas Republican Convention. Please help the Party meet its ongoing expenses by submitting your dues for 2009 (2008 dues will also be accepted) if you have not taken the opportunity to do so yet. Dues are $15/individual and $25/family. Checks payable to WCRP can be sent to Williamson County Republican Party, PO Box 393, Round Rock, TX 78680.
Posted by tx on July 29, 2009 under Home Page, Principles and Values |
Conyers Sees No Point in Members Reading 1,000-Page Health Care Bill–Unless They Have 2 Lawyers to Interpret It for Them
Monday, July 27, 2009
By Nicholas Ballasy, Video Reporter
(CNSNews.com) – During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill.
“I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers.
“What good is reading the bill if it’s a thousand pages and you don’t have two days and two lawyers to find out what it means after you read the bill?”
What is so amazing to me is that this congressman has no shame! He thinks that being asked to read the bill he is preparing to sign is a joke or not worthy of his effort. There are 200+ lawyers in the Congress. Finding one would not be that difficult. Would this congressman refuse to read a contract to buy a car or a home for himself? But he has no qualms about signing away the health care options for the American people. Oh, but I forgot — he has all the health care options he needs.
Posted by tx on under Home Page, US Constitution |
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In this MegaVote for Texas’ 31st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
- Senate: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
- Senate: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
- House: Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act
- House: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- House: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriation, 2010
- House: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
- Senate: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- House: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- House: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010
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| Recent Senate Votes |
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (67-25, 7 Not Voting)
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The Senate passed this $3.1 billion bill to fund the legislative branch, which includes a provision to post Senate expenses online for the public to access.
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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (84-6, 10 Not Voting)
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On Thursday, the Senate passed this $42.9 billion bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010, which includes a provision requiring at least 700 miles of a border fence with Mexico be completed by 2010.
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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
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| Recent House Votes |
Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act – Vote Passed (386-41, 5 Not Voting)
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On Wednesday, the House voted to reauthorize two federal programs that provide research and development grants to entrepreneurs.
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Rep. John Carter voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (266-160, 6 Not Voting)
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The House approved this $123.8 billion bill to fund the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs.
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Rep. John Carter voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriation, 2010 – Vote Passed (318-106, 8 Not Voting)
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This $48.8 billion bill funding the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for Fiscal Year 2010 was passed on Thursday.
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Rep. John Carter voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (415-3, 14 Not Voting)
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The House passed this $133.7 billion bill funding veterans programs and military construction.
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Rep. John Carter voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
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| Upcoming Votes |
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 – S.1390
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The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill to set funding levels for the military and authorize Department of Defense programs.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.___
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The House is scheduled to vote on this bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3170
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The House is expected to vote on this bill funding the Treasury Department, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the District of Columbia and independent agencies.
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Posted by tx on July 25, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Thank you North Texas Tea Party! Americans are letting their voices be heard across this nation.
Notice the difference in the hand held signs — those for socialized medicine had professionally printed signs – who paid for those? Our grassroots protesters held hand made signs. Were the “for” protesters being paid, perhaps by Acorn?
“With about 36 hours to organize and no paid staff (unlike the other side), we dominated in front of Sen. Cornyn’s office today (July 23rd); about 200 conservatives opposing maybe 20 MoveOn people; it was fantastic! Everyone was polite; we always are. As for the other side, if you were outnumbered 10 to 1 by believers in the 2nd Amendment, wouldn’t you be? 
. Channel 5 was there, along with other press; they’ll try to slant things more evenly, but it will be hard to do.
Many thanks for the great work of Que Colman and Jim Bright to make this happen, plus Ken Emmanual for the callout of the troops from the Dallas Tea Party. Others too numerous to mention to thank for their efforts, so THANK YOU ALL for giving us this public victory over government HealthUNCare.”
Posted by tx on July 24, 2009 under New American Revolution, US Constitution, Uncategorized |
From Having an Austin Tea Party -
This message came to us via friends in the non-partisan group Americans for Prosperity. We believe the information will be of use to Travis County Republicans and friends.
This Saturday in Austin, proponents of a government-run health care system are planning a huge publicity stunt to raise support for the $1 trillion health care plan in Congress.
This misguided rally is being headed up by Texans for Obama, and in attendance will be none other than Congressman Lloyd Doggett. Last week, more than 150 Central Texans protested the proposed health care plan outside of Rep. Doggett’s office – apparently, he missed the message.
We need to counter this with a HUGE showing! Doggett needs to know that a vote for government-run healthcare is a vote AGAINST our ability to direct our own healthcare.
We don’t want bureaucrats between us and our doctor!
Plans are to meet at the AFL-CIO Hall on 11th Street & Lavaca and at 1 p.m. The government-run health care supporters will march to a nearby park (about a block away) to form a “Human Texas Shape” to represent 5.5 million uninsured Texans. We need to outnumber them!
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 25
Place: AFL-CIO Hall, 1106 Lavaca St # 200, Austin, TX 78701
Posted by tx on under Texas patriots, US Constitution, Uncategorized |
Join us for a “Stand Up For Texas” Tea Party
on the south steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin!
On September 5th, patriots and lovers of freedom will gather at the Capitol building in Austin to encourage our elected officials to Stand Up For Texas! We’ll address the federal government’s power grabs regarding Cap and Trade, Health Care, stimulus packages and bailouts, and ask our elected officials to sign a pledge to Stand Up for Texas with their votes, whether in the local councils, state legislatures or the US Congress.
All Texans who are concerned about runaway government spending and the trashing of our Constitution can join us to make a loud noise that will be heard in Washington! All elected officials at every level should be invited to hear our concerns and sign the pledge, so make sure to extend an invitation to YOUR elected officials!
Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: South steps of the Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
If you are joining the March on Washington D.C. on September 12th,
be sure to join us in Austin to connect with others who will be going as well!
We’ll send you off in style!
Transportation – Groups are organizing charter buses from different areas of Houston (and, if demand exists, other parts of the state) to make the trip together. Jennifer Heiden (Katy Tea website www.katytea.com and email address tea.katy@yahoo.com) is offering to assist you in ordering and organizing charter buses for the Houston area (with other information to come if there is statewide demand), with the goal of synchronizing a caravan which will arrive at the Capitol at the same time. We are planning to have all buses meet at a central staging point and then travel together up Congress Avenue to the Capitol! There will be more details to come.
If instead you prefer to handle your own bus charters, here are a couple of links that might be helpful:
Parking: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Map.htm
Hotels
A. intercontinental Stephen F Austin Hotel
- www.austin.intercontinental.com - (512) 457-8800 – 406 reviews
B. The Driskill Hotel
- www.driskillhotel.com - (800) 252-9367 – 271 reviews
C. Omni Hotels: Austin Southpark
- www.omnihotels.com - (512) 448-2222 – 358 reviews
D. Omni Hotels: Downtown Austin
- www.omnihotels.com - (512) 476-3700 – 803 reviews
E. Hotel San Jose
- www.sanjosehotel.com - (512) 852-2350 – 115 reviews
F. Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin
- www.radisson.com - (512) 478-9611 – 202 reviews
G. Four Seasons Austin: A Luxury Hotel in TX –
www.fourseasons.com - (512) 478-4500 – 146 reviews
H. Sheraton Austin Hotel
- specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com - (866) 716-8134 – 260 reviews
I. Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake
- www.embassysuites.com - (512) 469-9000 – 65 reviews
J. Mansion at Judges Hill Austin Texas Hotel – Hotels in Austin TX
- www.mansionatjudgeshill.com - (512) 495-1800 – 112 reviews
Hotels in surrounding areas
A. Renaissance Austin Hotel
– marriott.com - (512) 343-2626 – 150 reviews
B. Super 8 Austin/ Airport Area
- www.super8.com - (512) 334-4130 – 82 reviews
C. Hyatt Regency Austin
- austin.hyatt.com - (512) 477-1234 – 680 reviews
D. Radisson Austin North
- www.radisson.com - (512) 451-5757 – 255 reviews
E. Sheraton Austin Hotel
- specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com - (866) 716-8134 – 260 reviews
F. Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake
- www.embassysuites.com - (512) 469-9000 – 65 reviews
G. Omni Hotels: Austin Southpark
- www.omnihotels.com - (512) 448-2222 – 358 reviews
H. Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum Extended Stay Hotel
- www.staybridge.com - (888) 299-2208 – 77 reviews
I. Econo Lodge Austin
- www.econolodge.com - (512) 835-7070 – 26 reviews
J. Doubletree Guest Suites Austin
- www.doubletree.com - (512) 478-7000 – 239 revie
Posted by tx on July 23, 2009 under US Constitution |
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today wrote to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, to inquire as to why the $3 billion in emergency drought relief funding, which was approved and signed into law more than one year ago as part of the 2008 Farm Bill, has yet to be released.
Thousands of Texas farmers, ranchers, and landowners are losing crops and animals to the current record temperatures and severe drought. As of today, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated Texas has the most land in the worst stage of drought in nearly a decade.
“A prolonged and excessive heat wave is devastating farm families in central and south Texas this year. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s July 14 update indicates that the bulk of central and south Texas are experiencing Extreme and Exceptional drought—the two worst possible conditions,” said Sen. Cornyn. “The SURE disaster fund was signed into law as part of the Farm Bill over one year ago to provide upwards of $3 billion in assistance, yet farmers in many Texas counties are still waiting for word on the help they have been told they will qualify for. These producers have done all that USDA has asked of them in order to prove their dire conditions and confirm eligibility, and yet they wait for the SURE program to be finalized. It is imperative this important program is finalized as quickly as possible as Texas farmers and ranchers continue to wait for this badly needed assistance.”
–The full text of the letter is below–
July 16, 2009
The Honorable Tom Vilsack
Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, Southwest
Washington, DC 20250
Dear Secretary Vilsack:
I write concerning the delay in implementing much needed drought assistance. As you know, Congress enacted a standing disaster trust fund in the 2008 Farm Bill. The purpose of the Supplemental Revenue Assurance (SURE) program was to fill holes in our nation’s farm safety net—holes particularly noticeable during long periods of drought.
A prolonged and excessive heat wave is devastating farm families in central and south Texas this year. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s July 14 update indicates that the bulk of central and south Texas are experiencing Extreme and Exceptional drought—the two worst possible conditions. No other state is experiencing either condition this summer.
The SURE disaster fund was enacted over one year ago to provide upwards of $3 billion in assistance, yet farmers in many Texas counties are still waiting for word on the help they have been told they will qualify for. These producers have done all that the USDA has asked of them in order to prove their dire conditions and confirm eligibility, and yet they wait for the SURE program to be finalized.
I strongly urge you to finalize this important program soon, and I request an update on USDA’s progress thus far.
Sincerely,
JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator
Posted by tx on July 21, 2009 under Home Page, US Constitution |
July 20, 2009 Presented by “Congress.org”
In this MegaVote for Texas’ 31st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
- Senate: Cloture Motion; Nomination of Robert M. Groves, to be Director of the Census
- Senate: Cloture Motion; To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes
- House: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010
- House: Restore Our American Mustangs Act
- House: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
- Senate: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- House: Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009
- House: Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- House: Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010
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| Recent Senate Votes |
Cloture Motion; Nomination of Robert M. Groves, to be Director of the Census – Vote Agreed to (76-15, 9 Not Voting)
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The Senate agreed to this procedural vote allowing a vote on the nomination of Robert Groves to be the Director of the Census, who was later confirmed by a voice vote.
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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Cloture Motion; To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes – Vote Agreed to (63-28, 9 Not Voting)
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The Senate agreed to end debate on this amendment to the Military Construction authorization bill that would include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability in the definition of hate crimes. The amendment was later approved by voice vote.
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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
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| Recent House Votes |
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (219-208, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
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On Thursday, the House voted on this $24.1 billion bill funding the Treasury Department, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the District of Columbia and independent agencies.
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Rep. John Carter voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Restore Our American Mustangs Act – Vote Passed (239-185, 9 Not Voting)
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On Friday, the House passed this bill that intends to improve the management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
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Rep. John Carter voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (320-97, 16 Not Voting)
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The House approved this $33.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
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Rep. John Carter voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
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| Upcoming Votes |
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 – S.1390
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The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this bill to set funding levels for the military and authorize Department of Defense programs.
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Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 – H.R.2920
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The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation.
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Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.___
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The House is scheduled to work on this bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.
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Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.___
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The House is also expected to work on this funding bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and other related agencies and programs.
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Posted by tx on July 20, 2009 under Home Page, New American Revolution |
Stop this madness. Americans don’t want socialized medicine. Way to go, Dallas!
Posted by tx on July 19, 2009 under Home Page, Principles and Values, US Constitution |
Contact Your U.S. Senators TODAY And
Urge Them To Support Your Right To Self-Defense
The U.S. Senate is now considering the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390). As a part of the consideration of that legislation, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) will offer an amendment on Monday to provide for interstate recognition of Right-to-Carry permits. There is a very high likelihood of a Senate floor vote on this important and timely pro-gun reform on Monday or Tuesday.
While the right to possess firearms for self-defense within the home has long been respected under the law, for most of our nation’s history, state and local governments have prohibited ordinary citizens from possessing firearms for self-defense in many settings outside the home. Recently, however, most state legislatures have taken steps to reduce those restrictions. In the last twenty years, the number of states that respect the right to carry has risen from 10 to 40 – an all-time high.
Now is the time for Congress to acknowledge these changes in state laws and recognize that the right to self-defense does not end at state lines. Under the Thune-Vitter amendment, an individual who has met the requirements for a carry permit, or who is otherwise allowed by his home state’s state law to carry a firearm, would be authorized to carry a firearm for protection in any other state that issues such permits, subject to the laws of the state in which the firearm is carried.
Contrary to “states’ rights” claims from opponents who usually favor sweeping federal gun control, the amendment is a legitimate exercise of Congress’s constitutional power to protect the fundamental rights of citizens (including the right to keep and bear arms and the right of personal mobility). States would still have the authority to regulate the time, place and manner in which handguns are carried.
Expanding Right-to-Carry will enhance public safety, and certainly poses no threat to the public. Criminals are deterred from attempting crimes when they know or suspect that their prospective victims are armed. A study for the Department of Justice found that 40 percent of felons had not committed crimes because they feared the prospective victims were armed.
And, carry permit holders have demonstrated that they are more law-abiding than the rest of the public. For example, Florida has issued more carry permits than any other state (1.5 million), but revoked only 166 (0.01 percent) as a result of firearms-related crimes by permit holders.
The Thune-Vitter amendment recognizes that competent, responsible, law-abiding Americans still deserve our trust and confidence when they cross state lines. Passing interstate Right-to-Carry legislation will help further reduce crime by deterring criminals, and—most important of all—will protect the right of honest Americans to protect themselves when deterrence fails.
The Thune-Vitter Amendment represents a giant step forward in the protection of the basic right to self-defense. Its passage will recognize that the rights of law-abiding Right-to-Carry permit holders should be respected, even when they travel outside their home state.
Please be sure to contact both of your U.S. Senators today, and urge them to cosponsor and support the Thune-Vitter amendment. E-mail them today and call them on Monday.
