Texas Young Republican Federation Calls for "Administrative Cuts, Prioritizing the Classroom & Fiscal Transparency" in State Education Financing: Observe the Republican Party of Texas Platform, Fix Class Room Expenditures for Staff, Maintain Online Check Registers, Demand School Board Accountability Read the press release at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03/prweb5161164.htm
From: Brian Dawson The 2010 election cycle was a productive, successful one for Republicans across the country, especially for Texas Young Republicans. Throughout 2010 Texas Young Republicans not only held leadership positions throughout the state but also won elections for the State Republican Executive Committee, County wide races, and State Legislature positions. The time has [...]
Today U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson ruled in favor of the United States Constitution and the American people when he ruled that last year’s health care law was unconstitutional because it violated the Commerce Clause. "Federal Judge Roger Vinson took a stand with Texas today and the efforts of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Our [...]
Yesterday the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 14, also known as the Voter ID Bill, by a margin of 19-11. The Voter ID bill now heads to the Texas House. By passing the Voter ID bill the Texas Senate has done their part to ensure every vote counts and is not canceled out by other [...]
On Monday January 24th the Texas Senate is scheduled to meet as a committee of the whole in order to consider Senate Bill 14. Senate Bill 14 would require a voter to present proof of identification, also known as Voter ID. All 19 Republican Senators have signed on to Senate Bill 14 as co-authors and [...]
Today the United State House of Representatives, by a count of 245-189, voted to repeal the sweeping health care law that was passed last year. The TexasYoung Republicans applaud the measures taken by the U.S. House. The repeal of the health care law will make way for a better solution that will help lower the cost of health care without sacrificing [...]
The Texas Young Republicans would like to congratulate Governor Perry and Lt. Governor Dewhurst on this inaugural day. "Texas Young Republicans celebrate this inaugural day with Governor Perry and Lt. Governor Dewhurst with pride and excitement and echo Governor Perry's parting sentiments, 'Texas, Texas, Texas!'," states TYRF Chair Kristy Moore. The Texas Young Republicans are looking forward to a [...]
Political etiquette, parliamentary procedure, and legislative and lobbying process were all part of the 2011 Texas Young Republican Federation Leadership Seminar in Austin, TX this past weekend. The event coincided with other significant happenings in Austin, including the Texas Public Policy Foundation's 9th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature and Governor Perry's Inauguration.
The Texas Young Republican Federation is proud to unveil its new and improved website. The TYRF's goal is to make the site a dynamic source of information and posts from our officers and members, along with information for other young Republicans to join TYRF and get involved in their state and local communities. The front page [...]
Today in Austin the 82nd Legislature convened and with a vote of 132-15 in the Texas House State Representative Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) was re-elected Speaker of the House. The Texas Young Republicans would like to congratulate Speaker Straus on his re-election. We look forward to a successful and productive session.