Wes Virdell
@wesvirdelltx
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State Representative for TX HD53, USAF Veteran (ICBM/MTL), Jeffersonian Republican, More Liberty Less Government
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Joined October 2019
I am extremely grateful to be endorsed by @realDonaldTrump to be the next State Representative for House District 53!!. It's time to take back our country!
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Today, I filed HB1385 requiring that beef sold in Texas must have a country of origin label. We deserve to know where our beef comes from!. If you agree with this bill, please repost this.
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Today, I filed HB1379 to require game wardens must have landowner permission or probable cause before entering private property. If you agree with this bill, please repost this. I will be submitting a substitute to strengthen the language of this bill.
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Did you know a possible 200,000 acres will be eminently domained in East Texas? Did you know that a large community of rural people will lose their land because an entity in another area wants to take their resources from them against their will. They want to build a 70,000 acre.
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All private land should be respected by all law enforcement and a warrant should be required if law enforcement suspects a crime has been committed. It is claimed that game wardens enter private land to check on game animals, but it seems more likely that they enter the property.
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Some folks have asked what my motivation for filing a bill to require game wardens to have land owner permission or probable cause. Here is a short list of why -.Freedom.Liberty.4th Amendment.Private property rights.Personal stories from many people about their experiences.
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The Texas House will have roughly 86 Republicans in it next session. There is no reason for the excuse that we don't have enough votes to end Democrat chairmanships. The only thing we need is for those who ran as Republican to be Republican in principle. You should never cede.
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Congratulations to @KenPaxtonTX for being acquitted of the charges in this sham impeachment. I look forward to replacing Andrew Murr as our next State Rep for HD53. This district deserves someone who will be a champion for our Republican values. #PaxtonImpeachmentTrial #Paxton
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Property ownership requires two things. you have to claim it and you have to defend it. If you aren't willing to do that, someone else will take it from you.
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There are some dishonest tactics being applied when discussing the Republican House caucus vote last Saturday. Certain Republicans (online trolls) want to pretend that not all Republicans came to the meeting and they want you to believe that certain Republican members were.
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It's time to fire Tony. Election day is in two days.
Tony just decided to go on TV and shill for gun control. He claims the bill somehow prevented 500 school shootings in 2 years? His advisor must suck as bad as his campaign manager. “I’m okay with background checks. Americans should be okay with background checks”. Vote May 28th
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If having a college degree is the average, then it isn't really higher education. It is average education. Now, we are at a stage where having a trade school degree is the higher education. Having a real skill to do what many men lack the ability to do is the highest.
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Congratulations to Republican caucus nominee @DavidCookTexas. Everyone that showed up (all 88 Republican members) agreed to support the nominee that came from the Republican caucus vote. Unfortunately, some members chose to leave the caucus meeting against the wishes of the
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@KenPaxtonTX and @GunOwners are on a roll. Biden's ATF loses again in court and we prevailed.
🚨🚨BREAKING: Texas has secured an injunction against Biden’s unlawful ATF rule that would criminalize the private sale of guns. Biden’s unconstitutional rule cannot be enforced in Texas. I’m proud to fight and win for our Second Amendment rights!.
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The entire debate of school choice/vouchers is flawed and distorted. The current way it is being debated is a catch 22. It is crafted like some kind of jiu jitsu strategy where you lose no matter what position you take. It is really quite clever how the topic has been presented.
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If a collective group of people want to build a community that is unsustainable over a period of time, that is their problem and not ours.
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It's disappointing that the process wasn't allowed to happened today. As a new member, I was looking forward to the process and having each member's opinion heard on the rules and amendments. As it stands, issues (to include the mask mandates) still remain in the house rules.
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@tx_buyer Water does need to be conserved, but it shouldn't come at the expense of people being forced to give up their properties. The conservation should be occurring where the shortage is.
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There is a lot of "politics" happening at the moment about the Texas Speaker's race and strategists are trying to figure out who is where. I committed to support David Cook. Nothing has changed and I will be voting my district. When we leave this world, the only thing we leave.
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If think it's safe to say my phone is blowing up right now. Thank you for all the support for my campaign!.
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@TheAKGuy You should see the things they're saying about me right now. All untrue, but they don't care.
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@MdBreathe @SenBobHall @brentmoney @Toth_4_Texas @JanisHolt59 @morgan4texas @RepRichardHayes @ShelleyLuther @AndyHopperTX @realmitchlittle @CarrieIsaac @DavidLowe4Texas @MdBreathe .I would be happy to do that. Do uou have language drafted already or do you need my office to have it drafted by lege council?.
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Thank you @KatrinaPierson for hosting a legislative meeting to discuss the potential Educational Savings Account bill for this session. I asked a lot of questions in the meeting about the structure of the bill and addressing concerns from issues that have happened in other.
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I need your help to win my race for State Representative against Andrew Murr. It is critical that we take back the House!. Visit to learn more and help us reach every voter in the district.
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I need your help to win my race for State Representative. It is critical that we take back the House! . The swamp is going to try hard to keep their control on this district and they will spend a lot of money to do so. Visit to learn more and help us.
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I have a several bills that I will be filing in the near future. It's time to reign in government overreach!.
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Mrs. Crockett, what you have just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having.
Oh the evil & illogical who don’t even serve on my level believe they have sway or authority over me (insert white privilege). While I’ve been out of the country on official business, these losers have been looking for Twitter clout. But I’ll be gracious because I’m sure half.
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BREAKING: Attorney General Ken Paxton files Criminal Complaint Charges against the House Managers.
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@Rothmus That if you don't go to college, you will be a loser. Not true and wrong to teach kids that.
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As I have said many times, there are some great fantastic game wardens. However, I am old school and still believe the Constitution has value.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the swearing in of the 89th legislature. I have some great classmates to serve with this session. The vote for Speaker of the House didn't go the way we hoped it would, but that doesn't mean we won't get critical legislation passed. It just
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@MichaelBerrySho I am running for State Rep against Andrew Murr. If anyone wants to learn more about my campaign, they can go to If anyone would like to donate and help me make sure Andrew Murr doesn't get re-elected, go to
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I like what I am seeing from @realDonaldTrump!. It's rare to see a president do what he said he is going to do.
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Thank you State Representative @brianeharrison. I am looking forward to working with you and several other great legislators in the 89th legislative session.
Congratulations to @WesleyVirdell on your huge victory last night!. Thank you for your willingness to fight for liberty against the swamp, and I’m excited to serve with you in the #Txlege House.
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''Wes Virdell is a True Texan with a proven record of fighting for our Texas Values. Join me in supporting Wes Virdell for Texas House.'' - @SenTedCruz.I truly appreciate your support! #txlege #HD53
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@sandyhook I am sorry for the loss of your child, but you are placing your blame in the wrong place. Please put your efforts into ending gun free zones. When you start doing the research, you will find the evidence that shows how gun free zones have enabled bad people to target schools.
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Now is the time to remember that Republicans had control of all the branches of government in 2017 and threw it away. We must make sure we don't screw it up this time. Republicans must keep their campaign promises and deliver!. - Secure our border.- Eliminate the Department of.
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Some thoughts from today's twitter dumpster fire. And yes, I am voting for Trump in the general. 1. Be patient with someone in their 20s who may be more idealistic than you are in your 50s. They are learning just like you had to. 2. We all have made some bad choices in our 20s.
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@sbellsnyder I have accepted money from billionaires and dollarnaires, to include the ones you refer to, and I am not controlled by any of them. I definitely listen to their concerns the same as I do anyone else regardless of anyone's net worth. Many (possible all of them) in the camp of.
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It was great to be in Denton County tonight supporting @AndyHopperTX for #HD64. It was also great to visit with @KenPaxtonTX along with @realmitchlittle and @ShelleyLutherTX.
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Chip is 100% correct. Our district is being destroyed with federal subsidies that none of us asked for. This was put in place by congressmen who don't have to live in our backyard.
Texas is becoming a playground for out of state renewable companies to take subsidies, buy up land, drain water wells in historic drought, and build ugly unreliable garbage. I plan to visit TxLege, and Republicans in DC who allow IRA subsidies to continue are on notice too.
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Me? Nah, I am just a 1980s Republican who still believes in family values and small government. I wouldn't consider that extreme at all. I didn't go further right, others just went further left!.
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If you are politically active or you want to be more involved in making a difference in legislation, I highly recommend reading Kent Grusendorf's book "Who Rules the Texas House". I have been going to the Capitol for six sessions now and I wish I would have had a book like this.
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Today has been a great day for #Texas. We have a real chance at changing how the Texas House operates and @KenPaxtonTX was acquitted of accusations that had no evidence presented to the Senate. #txlege.
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Government should not exist to take care of people from cradle to grave. A social welfare mentality of enough people and the support of those in government to implement it will lead to the ruin of this nation. To be honest though, it is possible we already passed that threshold.
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23 have now signed!.
🚨 Update: Ten more sign "Contract With Texas.". Excited to announce the #ContractWithTexas now has 23 signatures of current & prospective Texas House conservatives fighting to #MakeTheTexasHouseRepublicanAgain. We continue to invite ALL #Txlege House Republicans to join.
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I have spent the last several months campaigning on the topic of reforming the Texas House and the role of the Speaker of the House. Today, several current and soon to be legislators signed a letter stating our requirements for the next Speaker of the House. I hope all Texas
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@catturd2 @abortionisdead Wow. That didn't age well. Karl Rove's fingerprints are all over this attempted coup.
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Today, I filed HB1378 to require lithium battery storage systems must be at least 500 yards from an adjacent property, or they must have an agreement with the adjacent property owners if closer than 500 yards. My friend had a lithium battery storage facility placed 10 yards from.
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A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse (money) from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the.
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As always, @RepChipRoy hits the nail on the head! It is the duty of the federal government to ensure secure borders. AG Garland and the rest of the Biden gang continue to fail this county. @realDonaldTrump.
Texas has a right to defend itself and its citizens from Biden's border crisis. Period.
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Can the fed survive without the income tax?.Historically, yes!. Thomas Jefferson declared no direct taxation and funded our federal government with tariffs. He cut the national debt in half and still was able to purchase Louisiana. He had Albert Gallatin find every place they.
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The swamp is using cookie cutter campaign commercials against conservative candidates.
Surprise! The very same attack ad that @RepLynnStucky is peddling here in N. Texas is also playing hundreds of miles away against @WesleyVirdell. 2 swampy candidates run by the same swamp, who are willing to do and say anything to win. #HD64 #txlege
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@AliciaBirdwell Incorrect. But I do expect Republicans to keep their campaign promises for smaller government, less taxes, more economic freedom, resist unconstitutional federal laws, and quit giving power to a minority party that openly wants to transform America in to something else. KBH.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make this victory happen! It was a team effort. It has been a long road, but a road that is worth traveling. We get to enjoy the victory today, but we have a lot of work to do. In the past, Republicans had full control and squandered it away.
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What Gary's letter fails to mention is the day to debate those issues was on Dec 7th at our Republican Caucus vote. 26 of the 88 Republican members walked out after only two rounds of debate, refused to follow the rules they agreed to, and went to secure Democrat support. We.
New: @GatesforTexas sent this letter to the members who signed onto @DavidCookTexas’ support list following the @TXGOPCaucus vote. #txlege. “First, Rep. Cook must personally accept the situation and agree to step aside, but only when a replacement candidate can be shown they can
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And for full clarity, I believe there are some fantastic amazing people within the public education system trying to make the best of it.
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Dear Republican Caucus,. When a rule is unjust, it is better to break the rule than to bow down to bad rules. #txlege.
🚨Update/Breaking: Reps. @reptinderholt, @NateSchatzline, @Toth_4_Texas, and I were just CENSURED by the @TXGOPCaucus. For campaigning with @GregAbbott_TX, @DanPatrick, @tedcruz, & @KenPaxtonTX against liberal #Txlege incumbents. What a joke. Statement👇. #txlege
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4 years ago, I was lucky enough to haul some of the border wall to Lukeville, AZ,. Today, it was great to have the opportunity to see the wall being built near Rio Grande City. Thanks to @DrBuckinghamTX for the invite.
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Brandon Herrera, @TheAKGuy, is the best choice for CD23 and the voters of the district are showing strong support for him. I have attended several of his meetings and he is well spoken, well informed, intelligent, and sincere about saving this country.
CD23 Runoff candidate @TheAKGuy holds a well attended (for a small town) campaign event in Fort Davis right now, taking questions from local voters.
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I agreed to be on this list. @DavidCookTexas has committed to several reforms that many current and incoming legislators would like to see. As long as he stays the course, he will have my vote in the caucus meeting.
New: It appears speaker candidate @DavidCookTexas is circulating this draft list of GOP Texas House supporters. But I'm told these have asked to have their names removed:.Bumgarner.Cunningham.Virdell.Wharton .McLaughlin.Fairly.And #48 is "confidential" .Hmm 🤔 #txlege
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For clarification. when I say I would have done the same, that is referring to the fact that I would have supported whichever member won the caucus vote and I wouldn't have walked out.
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Just so it is extremely clear on my last post. I support school choice (as written at the bottom of that post). We need to ensure we protect private schools and homeschooling.
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This was the #1 priority I campaigned on. I am grateful to be a signer of this letter. If we do not reform the Texas House, we will continue to loose this state to leftist idealism. 46 of us signed it and I hope several more will do the same soon. #txlege.
Breaking: 46 current or presumptive @TXGOPCaucus members release a letter saying they will not support anyone for 89(R) speaker who will appoint Democrats as committee chairs. #txlege. That's a majority of the GOP caucus.
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Happiness isn't about the amount of money you have, the size of your house, how big your boat is, or how many people know your name. It comes from the people you surround yourself with and the attitude you choose to pursue. I can give several examples of people with no money in.
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@DanCrenshawTX I wish politicians cared more about what they have done for America than about what they wear. The working class doesn't walk around in suits and they get the things done that politicians lack the competence to do. Fetterman sucks, but it is because he sucks. not because of his.
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I bet my opponent is regretting his decision to lead a witch hunt against the most conservative Attorney General in the country!.
New — @MarkDavis asks @KenPaxtonTX if he'll be "actively supporting and funding" House primary challengers. Paxton: "Absolutely. What they did was wrong. I'll be spending a lot of time in Beaumont," Kerrville and Collin County.". "Jeff Leach, get ready." #txlege.
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Freedom is about taking your own risk and accepting responsibility for it. It isn't complicated and folks shouldn't expect government to be their savior.
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Just so it is extremely clear on my last post. I support school choice (as written at the bottom of that post). We need to ensure we protect private schools and homeschooling.
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Well. I could make a crafty little graphic that says Happy 4th and helps encourage you to go sit at the lake and watch fireworks and feel good about this world, or I can just speak plain truth. Independence day came because of brave men and women who felt they had no other.
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I hear Llano county is leading the state with 29% of registered voters voting in the first three days. That is incredible! HD53 is setting the bar high.
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@tx_redbeard You shouldn't cede power to those who want to grow government control over citizens.
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Not all heroes wear capes!.
🚨Just in: Here is the list of 38 Republicans who voted against the Continuing Resolution Spending Bill👇. Aaron Bean.Andy Biggs.Josh Brecheen.Tim Burchett.Eric Burlison.Kat Cammack.Michael Cloud.Andrew Clyde.Eli Crane.John Curtis.Jeff Duncan.Russ Fulcher.Bob Good.Paul Gosar.Andy
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And that is what happens when you betray your constituents and Republicans across Texas.
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Anyone in Congress who voted for green energy subsidies has failed the people of Texas. We do not want green energy subsidies in our state and they are, and will, wreak havoc on our state. This is simply a scheme to transfer wealth from taxpayers to foreign investors without.
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This is what real courage and conviction looks like. I look forward to serving alongside Shelley Luther in the Texas House.
The judge told Shelley Luther she .could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response. @CBSDFW
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@DJRock041 It's best to call whoever your current State Rep and Senator and ask then to support the bill.
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Thank you to the most conservative Attorney General @KenPaxtonTX in the country for the endorsement!. We have a real chance to take back our state and start passing Republican priorities!.
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@TexasGOP @JohnCornyn @JohnCornyn should not be congratulated for "all he does". He has betrayed us many times and his natural inclination is to the left. I watched the GOP support him in 2020 and ignore the facts and ignore the other Republican candidate. Let's not do that again. Cornyn didn't even.
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This moment in time will be one for the history books. Pretty exciting!.
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I am looking forward to this!.
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@PhilforTX Public education is broken. That is what happens with government involvement. Let's not push for that to happen in private alternatives. And we do have school choice. We do not have term limits and I think there is a good argument for them. Why is it smug to compare two.
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Texas has increased pub ed funding by 51% this decade, including recent record-breaking increases. Let’s not feed the false taxpayer-funded lobby talking points. #HD53 voters are ready to fund students and empower parents. @GregAbbott_TX #SchoolChoice.
Comment from #HD53 candidate Hatch Smith, an Abbott-appointee to the LCRA, on #txlege school vouchers/ESAs — it’ll be interesting to see how it lands with the Abbott camp that’s on the school choice warpath:. “I’m open to a discussion, as long as there’s proper controls and
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