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  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

Election 2024 Details! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! It's time!  I've got the details on our plan for Election 2024:  True Texans Taking Charge! Honestly, we've got SO much going on, this flye…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

OOPS! I got it backwards

Correction to today's Friday message If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. OOPS!  I got it wrong! The first section of this message on Grassroots Pressure has a major error.  I wrote that the Journalism professor was …
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Things you need to know

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, Happy Friday!  August is almost upon us and where did the summer go?  We saw an end to the 88th Regular Session (disappointing!) followed by 2 very co…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
July 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

(Only a little snarky) If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! Did you miss our July meetings? I hope not!  But if you did, you'll want to be sure to watch our announcement video so you keep up with all th…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Fran's Fired Up Friday Message

Time to stand our ground! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, I wasn't planning to do a Friday message today.  The legislature has adjourned Sine Die and not expected back until September…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 11:05 AM

True Texas Newletter

Fun Changes Coming! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! What a week!  You know, sometimes there's nothing like kickin' those dirty libs in the tail to get your engine running!  Yeah, they thought they …
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 2:02 AM

House and Senate finally kiss and make up!

Property tax relief coming to a school district near you. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, They finally did it!  The House and Senate actually made nice with each other, talked to each…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Urgent news for True Texans

Read this. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends, We really try not to send too many emails, but this one is on my heart and urgent. First... Last night I went to the Tarrant County meeting with Massey Ca…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
July 9, 2023 at 11:01 AM

True Texas Newletter

2 big deadlines! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! I'm gonna try to keep this very brief because there are EIGHTEEN events listed at the end of this email, and that is insane!  18 events in one week!…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 11:03 AM

2nd Special session moving slowely. But moving!

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, I hope you all enjoyed your4th of July celebration, honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence that started us dow…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Money, money, money

How much does it all cost? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, Each month, we are proud to host at least 19 events all over the state. I say “at least” because each of our 19 locations has a monthly meeting, b…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
July 2, 2023 at 11:02 AM

True Texas Newletter

This week/This Month If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! Is it weird that I call y'all friends?  Some of you I've never even met!  But anyone who is a friend to Texas is a friend to me, so I think it f…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Brought to you by the Number Zero and the Letter F!

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, TODAY'S MESSAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NUMBER ZERO AND THE LETTER F  Zero is the number of bills that were passed in the fir…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Special Event in DFW!

Most-requested speaker in 14 years! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends! I'm so excited to tell you about a special event we just scheduled!  We found out KrisAnne Hall was in town so we jumped at the chance…
  Julie McCarty, TTP CEO · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Newletter

Poll included! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hey, friends! That's a wrap!  19 monthly meetings around the state -- all done for June!  If you missed attending, please make sure to check out our June announceme…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 3:31 PM

What's happening the the TX Legislature?

This week's lege update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, The drama just keeps on coming in our Texas Legislature!  Here's a summary of this weeks' action. The Senate has set rules for …
  Julie McCarty, TTP CEO · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Imagine that. More...and more...House drama.

True Texas Newsletter If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! We've now completed 27 of our 43 events for June!  Yes, FORTY-THREE EVENTS ACROSS 19 LOCATIONS!  Are we cRaZy?!? Nah...Just crazy for TEX…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 9:00 PM

House and Senate fighting with each other - no progress

The special sessions and the bickering continue! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear TTP Citizen Advocates, The drama in the Texas Legislature continues!  On the same day that the 88th session ended, Governor A…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
June 11, 2023 at 11:01 AM

True TX Project News

All You Need To Know If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! Have you seen the line-up of speakers we have this month???  Dang!  Sometimes we even impress ME!  If you missed the meetings last week wi…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
June 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM

All You Need To Know From TTP

So. Much. Drama. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans! We were given a gift!  The recent ineptitude of the State House has lots of voters ready to get active.  Catch them before they quit paying at…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM

That's a wrap!

88th Session wrap up If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. That's a Wrap!  (Wait - maybe not) What the heck is going on with the Texas legislature?  Have you been watching?   We saw Dade Phelan gavel wielding while ap…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 7:54 PM

You're mad & wanna do something???

Last call for activist training If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Fellow Texans, True Texas Project does a lot of things, but one of the things we do the best is train activists.  We take folks who know nothing ab…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 28, 2023 at 11:26 PM

You're mad - We hear you!

What happens now? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Wow!  We have never seen the grassroots this mad!  Have you scrolled through Twitter?  Whew!  I sure wouldn't want to be a State Rep who voted for the impeachmen…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
May 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM

True Texas Project Newsletter

Our TX Speaker did what??? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texans!Who needs sports when you've got Texas politics to entertain you??? In last week's newsletter, I let you know how Speaker Dade Phelan…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Good TX Lege bills murdered by evil clock

Sine Die draws near as bill die in Committees If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, We are now literally in the final days of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature.  After today, only 3 days left.  T…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Can you get to Harris County?

Free activist training classes offered June 1-2 If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Fellow Texans, True Texas Project does a lot of things, but one of the things we do the best is train activists.  We take folks who…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Thank you!

Your involvement is making a massive difference If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, Last week, we launched our 19th satellite in Katy!  Sometimes I just have to take a step back and smile. TTP h…
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
May 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

True Texas Project Newsletter

Our TX Speaker did what??? If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Whew!  We made it through another month of meetings!  Do you have any idea how exhausting it is to host 19 meetings in 6 days???  I guess we just love w…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 12:44 PM

ACTION ALERT: #TXLEGE 2023 is almost over

It ain't over til it's over! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, As we are staring down the final days of the 88th Session of the TX Legislature, we have a few wins to report, but certainly not enough.…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 12:02 PM

True TX Project newsletter

What you need to know... If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texan friends!  We are 1/2 way through our May meetings.  Don't miss out if you haven't attended one yet!  Here's where Fran, Susan and I wil…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

ACTION ALERT: Only 2 weeks left in the Session-Take Action!

Choose Your Battles! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, We're in the final countdown for TX Lege!  Only 2 weeks and 3 days left.  So it's time to carefully choose our battles.  We can no longer afford…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Victory Alert! 🎉 🎉

Look what you helped accomplish! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, The local elections in most cities were last Saturday. These are the elections that impact your daily life the most: school b…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Time is Running Out to Save Texas Kids!

Make calls to get SB14 to a VOTE! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, Time is running out to protect Texas kids!  SB14, the bill to stop the mutilation of young bodies for the purpose of changing gende…
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
May 7, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Why Are We So Mean... and other stuff...

True TX Project Weekly Update If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texan friends!  Yay! It's that crazy time of month again when we cram 19 meetings all across the state on just 6 different nights!  How …
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

TTP Voting Recommendations

Vote Saturday! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. True Texas Project has volunteers all across the state that help folks figure out who to vote for in local elections.  These can be tough.  Sometimes the races are…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Transurrection at the Capitol!

SB14 drew crowds on both sides of the issue! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, You've probably heard by now about the chaos at the Capitol on Tuesday as the House was beginning to debate and vote on …
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 3:08 PM

This Just In!

Let's see what's happening in your area... If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Over the weekend we added a BUNCH of social activities to our May calendar, and some of them are coming up quick! So we wanted to give y…
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Urgent TTP Update: session, elections & more

Together we can make a HUGE impact this week! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texan friends!  I hate to start right off with bad news, but man... those politicians are in session at the Capitol, whi…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 3:10 PM

ACTION ALERT: Week 17 at the Legislature

The clock is ticking! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, Today is the 109th day of the 140 day Texas Legislature 88th Session!  If I did the math right, that means we have 31 days left.  You are going…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 6:27 AM

TX Tough Recap, Pics... and even an apology

Oh, what a night! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Oh, what a night!  This was truly the biggest and best Texas Tough gala we've ever held.  I hope you didn't miss it!  Wow!  Our guests had so much fun with t…
  Julie McCarty, CEO · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM

True Texas Project Weekly Notes

what was/what's ahead If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texan friends!  After months and months of planning, April 21 finally arrived!  What a night!  Thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of True Te…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM

ACTION ALERT: Next Tuesday-A Very Special Action Day!

Join us on Tuesday April 25 at the Capitol! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, There are some special events planned for you in Week 16 of the Legislature!  Please join us if you can - here are the de…
  Fran Rhodes · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

It's time to act!

The Texas House is moving slowly as time is running out in the legislative session. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. John, If you’ve been reading our emails and attending your local TTP meeting, yo…
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
April 16, 2023 at 11:01 AM

TTP Weekly Newsletter

what was/what's ahead If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hello, True Texan friends!  Hope you made it through tax season without too much stress.  Please know I'm sharing in your pain.  As a self-employed person, …
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM

ACTION ALERT: So much to do in the TX Lege!

We need all hands on deck! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, Next week is week 15 of the Texas Legislature - So many things happening, I don't even know where to begin.  Let me first try to highlight…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Fwd: $99 Texas Tough Ticket?!?!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends,  We are so close to our Texas Tough celebration featuring Kari Lake on 4/21!  If you didn’t see our facebook post (make sure you are following us so you don’t miss out o…
  True Texas Project · [email protected]
April 9, 2023 at 11:01 AM

TTP Weekly Newsletter

what was/what's ahead If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Happy Easter, True Texan friends!  He has risen, indeed! Of course we know what happened 2000 years ago.  Now here's what happened last week... and ever…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 10:45 PM

$99 Texas Tough Ticket?!?!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends,  We are so close to our Texas Tough celebration featuring Kari Lake on 4/21!  If you didn’t see our facebook post (make sure you are following us so you don’t miss out o…
  Fran Rhodes/TTP Citizen Advocates · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 1:08 PM

ACTION ALERT: Things are moving fast - need your help

Action needed on Priority Legislation If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, April 10 starts week 14 of the Texas Legislature, and things are starting to move very fast.  The Senate is getting it done, ma…
  Julie McCarty · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Time is Almost Up!

We wanted to send a quick reminder that Friday, April 7th is the last day to purchase your tickets t If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends, We wanted to send a quick reminder that Friday, April 7th is the last…