Twice per year, The New American publishes The Freedom Index. This is a scorecard of U.S. Senators and Congressmen where key issues such as federal disaster assistance, CISPA, and ObamaCare repeal are used to determine how closely each congressman voted in adherence to the principles of the U.S. Constitution. Below is a summery of how the representatives from the north Texas area scored. Continue reading “North Texas Congressional Scorecard”
Author: Brian Gallimore
The Principles of NTCL
What is the North Texas Citizens Lobby about? Let’s explore the NTCL principles one at a time:
Our governments derive their limited powers from ‘we the people’ for the purpose of protecting the individual’s life, liberty, and property and for the defense from foreign invasion.
Principle one comes from what I consider to be the most important document in the history of our country, the Declaration of Independence. The main points are to define what the proper role of governments of free people are, and where their power originates.
Each government entity shall practice fiscal responsibility and accountability. Continue reading “The Principles of NTCL”
HB 78 – Tax Exemption for Small Purchases of Coins and Metals
HB 78 is David Simpson’s bill that exempts certain coins and precious metals from sales tax. The bill passed the house and has been placed on the Senate calendar. This bill will extend the sales tax exemption on coins/metals to purchases under $1000. (Current law exempts purchases over $1000). Judging from the fact that the bill had over 120 co-sponsors in the House, the politicians see value in passing this.
Recommended action: Contact your Senator and urge them to vote IN FAVOR of HB 78.
Turning Freeways into Tollroads and Double Taxing
Three issues regarding roads in Texas are listed here. The first one is specific to the North Texas Area. This info comes by way of Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF)
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URGENT ACTION ITEM #1 Continue reading “Turning Freeways into Tollroads and Double Taxing”
Rep Scott Turner’s Newsletter – May 6, 2013
Recent newsletter from Representative Scott Turner:
Texas Legislature Attempting to Punish Grassroots Activist?
Another relevant and important article from Empower Texans:
Unethical Commission (updated with vote results)
Texas House GOP moderates — and the entire block of Democrats — voted to silence conservatives and give new powers to labor unions. The legislation still has to be voted on one more time by the House (probably Tuesday), and then it will go to Gov. Rick Perry for either his signature or veto. See how your legislator voted at the link below.
NTCL Newsletter – May 13, 2013
Click the link below to view or download the North Texas Citizens Lobby newsletter:
Citizens Lobby = Outside Forces ?
A recent newsletter from Michael Q Sullivan of Empower Texans pointed out some recent actions in the Texas House that are encouraging: Continue reading “Citizens Lobby = Outside Forces ?”
SB 241 – Smart Meter Citizen Protection – White Paper and Notes
HJR 59 – Choice in Healthcare – White Paper and Notes
HJR 59, Choice in Healthcare (Right to not choose ObamaCare)
Here is a white paper for HJR 59 prepared by the NTCL research team: Continue reading “HJR 59 – Choice in Healthcare – White Paper and Notes”