Category Archives: Republican Party

Whose Interests Is the House Freedom Caucus Considering?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by sedwardstea

The United States will reach the debt limit on November 5. If the limit is not raised prior to that point, the United States could default on its obligations, but that is not a likely outcome. Two days ago, Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in Call to Action, Cronyism, Daniel Webster, Factions of the Republican Party, House Freedom Caucus, Immigration, Paul Ryan, Randy Weber, Republican Party, Speaker of the House | Leave a comment

Ed Thompson Responds

Posted on May 20, 2015 by sedwardstea

I received a response to my letter (see previous article) penned to TX Representative Ed Thompson in the mail yesterday. He first outlines the House budget of $209.8 billion stating it “provides additional General Revenue in transportation, invests in our … Continue reading →

Posted in 84th Legislature, Border Security, Republican Party, School / Educational Issues, Speaker of the House, TEA Party, Texas, Texas House of Representatives, Texas Legislature, Texas Senate | Leave a comment

Co-founder of Texas Conservatives pens open letter to TX House 29 State Representative Ed Thompson

Posted on May 6, 2015 by sedwardstea

Dear Ed, I would like you to know the facts, rather than the talking points Joe Straus gives.  A priority for the legislature should be on closing our border, which I discussed with Emily when I was last in your … Continue reading →

Posted in 84th Legislature, Border Security, Conservative Republicans of Texas, Cronyism, Governmental Bullies, Lt Governor, Republican, Republican Party, School / Educational Issues, Speaker of the House, State Issues, TEA Party, Texas, Texas House of Representatives, Texas Legislature, Texas Senate, Wasteful Spending | Leave a comment

Senator Cornyn SuperPAC Paid for Attacks Against Republicans (Again)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by sedwardstea

Texas Conservatives supported and endorsed Dwayne Stovall in the Republican Primary to replace John Cornyn.  It was unfortunate that 93% of Texas voters chose to have no say in their representation. One of the ads run by Stovall talked about … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 Election, Cronyism, Dwayne Stovall, Governmental Bullies, John Cornyn, Republican, Republican Party, Steve Stockman, TEA Party, Texans for Stovall, Texas, US Senate Race | 1 Comment

Wrap Up Of the TxGOP Convention – We Still Have Much Work To Do

Posted on June 10, 2014 by sedwardstea

I attended the convention, and was proud we were able to get a stronger platform without amnesty on the platform this year.  John Boehner, et al., will not be able to point to Texas and say that we agree with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, Border Security, Constitution, Constitutional, Factions of the Republican Party, Immigration, Liberties, Republican, Republican Party, State Issues, TEA Party, Texas | 1 Comment