TEA Party Caucus of Texas&" Introduced

by: admin
2010-12-16
Source: texasinsider
01/24/2020

Senator Dan Patrick joins 48 legislators to start new grassroots caucus

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN TX -- The Tea Party movement is the most important political movement of our life time. The voice of this group must be heard like never before inside the walls of the capitol. This last election proved that real political power is not found in Austin. Its found in the homes farms and businesses across our great state said Senator Dan Patrick. Immediately after the election Senator Patrick announced his intention to form the Tea Party Caucus. Over the past six weeks he has been in contact with both legislators and Tea Party organizers across the state asking them to help shape a vision and an action plan for the new group. Im most appreciative of the work of Greg Holloway and other Tea Party organizers across the state who have helped develop this concept" stated Patrick. Tea Party organizers will form an advisory board that will meet with the caucus board. This is not a top down legislator to voter caucus" added Patrick. This is a grassroots up to legislator movement. The goal for the Tea Party Advisory Board is to lead in this endeavor. The vision is to have the Tea Party board members develop their own legislative agenda and for the caucus to help them move it forward wherever possible. The goal of the legislative caucus is to help Tea Party organizers take the success that they have achieved at the ballot box and pass conservative legislation. While we intend to bring the views of grassroots conservatives across Texas to the attention of the Tea Party Caucus we do not claim that we speak for any tea party 9-12 or other groups" said Tea Party organizer Greg Holloway. These groups have been and will continue to be speaking for themselves. We hope however that we can provide a sounding board for the Tea Party Caucus on issues that fall squarely within our tea party principles. We truly appreciate the invitation to participate with our legislators in the upcoming session" added Holloway. Statements from Tea Party Caucus Board Members:

Texans crave more input into the legislative decisions that will impact their lives. Thats why the Tea Party Caucus is an idea whose time has come. It will hopefully serve as a constant guardian for all of our liberties stated Rep. Lois Kolkhorst. The people want a government that reflects their values and protects their interests. As a board member of this new Caucus I look forward to working with my fellow colleagues and continuing my work with the Tea Party to accomplish these goals" said Rep. Elect George Lavender. The Tea Party Caucus creates better opportunities for conservative legislators to work with the grassroots. Im proud to be a part of a political movement that stands for smaller government and more individual

freedom said Rep. Ken Paxton. There has never been a caucus like this before one that is a partnership between legislators and grassroots added Rep. Phil King. This is a great grassroots connection to our state government said Rep. Todd Hunter. The Tea Party stands for limited government low taxes and fiscal responsibility fundamental beliefs shared by the vast majority of my constituents Rep. Beverly Woolley. To be a member of the Tea Party Caucus legislators must agree to uphold the fundamental Tea Party principles of limited government lower taxes defend the U.S Constitution as written by our founders and defend the sovereignty of Texas. Members must also agree to sign and support the Texas Conservative Coalition Pledge with Texas. Initial board members are: