Author: Brian Gallimore

North Texas Congressional Scorecard

TXDistricts3Twice 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”

The Principles of NTCL

What is the North Texas Citizens Lobby about?  Let’s explore the NTCL principles one at a time:

Numbers-1-filled-iconOur 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.

Numbers-2-filled-iconEach 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”

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.

http://www.empowertexans.com/features/unethical-commission/