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Current Revolt

Nov 19, 2023

Feel like you’re out of the loop in Texas politics? Get caught up today with the latest stories from Current Revolt.

Funding For Election Integrity Ending in December?

Current Revolt

Nov 13

Funding For Election Integrity Ending in December?

Election integrity, a top priority in the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) platform, is seemingly taking a back seat according to a letter sent out by RPT Vice-Chair Dana Myers. Via Vice-Chair Dana Myers: Funding for the RPT Election Integrity (EI) program runs out at the end of December.

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SHUT IT DOWN: Spring Branch ISD CANCELS Meeting Over Feisty Crowd

Tommy Oliver

Nov 14

SHUT IT DOWN: Spring Branch ISD CANCELS Meeting Over Feisty Crowd

The amount of democracy happening in the Wayne F. Schaper Sr. Leadership Center on Monday night was hazardous to the health and safety of those in attendance, leading to Spring Branch ISD’s Police Chief shutting down a scheduled board meeting where citizens were hoping to ask trustees about the recently announced budget shortfall of over $30 million.

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Rep. Burgess Not Seeking Reelection

Tex Rex

Nov 14

In yet another strange twist in Texas politics, Rep. Michael Burgess announced over Twitter/X he wouldn’t seek reelection. After twenty-two years of representing the North Texas district, it is unknown whether Burgess will seek another office, or retire altogether.

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Frisco ISD Lobbies Against HB1 School Choice / Voucher Scam

Current Revolt

Nov 15

Frisco ISD Lobbies Against HB1 School Choice / Voucher Scam

Frisco ISD Superintendent, Dr. Mike Waldrip, sent out a mass email this week asking parents and staff to oppose the latest school choice proposal, House Bill 1. The letter, shown above, includes a link for parents to click which takes them to an outside website. The website then asks parents to add their name to a pre-written letter which will be sent on…

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Our weekly paid subscriber article, “Many People Are Saying” covers the inside drama and political rumors going on in Texas politics.

Many People Are Saying (11/17/23)

Current Revolt and Tex Rex

Nov 17

Welcome to “Many People Are Saying,” our once a week paid-subscriber article where we feature rumors we’re hearing, inside gossip in the political world, and projects and pieces we’re working on that we haven’t published yet. This week we’ve got: A judge grants a protective order against a wannabe political activist.

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