Published: 01-29-09
Young Conservatives of Texas Release Legislative Agenda
Austin TX – The Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) released their Legislative Agenda for the 81st Session of the Texas Legislature and called for meaningful reform in higher education and accountability in government spending.
Our Legislative Agenda reflects the core values of limited government personal liberties free market fundamentals a strong national defense and traditional values said YCT Senior Vice Chairman Laura Elizabeth Morales. Times are tough in this economy and we are asking the Texas Legislature to cut spending lower taxes and make tuition more affordable for college students she added.
The Young Conservatives of Texas is predominantly made up of college students and view rising tuition costs as a major concern to Texans and a concern that should be addressed by the 81st Legislative Session.
Tuition deregulation has failed. Since the inception of this process in 2003 tuition has risen statewide at dramatic rates explained Tony McDonald YCT Vice Chairman of Legislative Affairs.
Other issues of concern to YCT include school finance. YCT favors complete repeal of the Robin Hood Act and the adoption of a statewide voluntary voucher program.
YCT also favors allowing lawful concealed carry on the campuses of public colleges and universities and all buildings on college campuses.
For a copy of the YCT Legislative Agenda contact:Laura Elizabeth Morales Senior Vice Chairman 956-821-7925
lauraelizabethmorales@gmail.com
The Young Conservatives of Texas a non-partisan conservative youth organization has been fighting for conservative values for more than a quarter century in the Lone Star State and publishes the most respected ratings of the Texas Legislature.
YCT has chapters at Texas A&M University Baylor University the University of Texas at Austin Texas Tech University West Texas A&M University Stephen F. Austin State University the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
