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Congressman Stockman Gets Death Threats for Opposing Obama Gun Control, Suggesting Impeachment

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Texas Congressional District 36 U.S. Congressman Steve Stockman has received numerous death threats made against him and his children from leftist gun control advocates. These threats have been forwarded to the Capitol Police.

These threats against Congressman Stockman have come in response to Stockman's strong stance for the Second Amendment and against

Lt. Governor Dewhurst Announces Senate Committee Assignments

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Friday, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst announced Texas Senate Committee assignments for the 83rd Legislature.

"Texas is the number one state in America to do business, with the fastest growing population, and thank goodness we have such talented state Senators helping to maintain Texas’ prosperity. During this session, we will be focused on balancing the budget without raising taxes, improving public education and increasing highway capacity and drinking water resources for our growing population. I know that our Senators are up to the challenge to keep Texas number one for decades to come." Read more about Lt. Governor Dewhurst Announces Senate Committee Assignments

Texas Prepares for Sovereignty if U.S. Defaults - Rep. James White Files Texas Self Sufficiency Act HB 568

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State Rep. James White has proposed a bill that will require the leaders of Texas to start crunching the numbers and figure out what Texas would look like if it had to be self sufficient... limited or no federal support.... OUR OWN COUNTRY.... oops, I am getting a little ahead of myself, haha. Hey, I didn't say secession but that certainly comes to mind when thinking about the federal government having a financial meltdown and cutting off most or all support to the States.

What would Texas do in the event that the United States of America defaulted? It is a very real possibility that one

Texas Bill Honors A&M's Johnny "Football" Manziel, Judge Taking Heat for Facebook Post about Manziel Speeding

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Texas Legislature set to Honor Aggie Johnny "Football" Manziel with House Resolution.

Texas A&M University Heisman Winning Redshirt Freshman Johnny "Football" Manziel took the nation by storm. He amazed all who watched him play and his stats blew SEC and National records out of the water. His accomplishments brought tens of millions of dollars in publicity to the Great State of Texas.

Texas State Representative Harvey Hilderbran has filed a joint Texas House and Senate Resolution honoring Johnny Manziel.

SEE FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION BELOW....

In other news, a Texas Judge is taking heat for posting on facebook about Johnny Manziel getting a speeding ticket from the Ennis Police Department.

Texas State Representative Harvey Hilderbran has filed a joint Texas House and Senate Resolution honoring Johnny Manziel

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H.C.R. No.2

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, A superb Lone Star athlete set a new standard of excellence when Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University was named the winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first freshman ever to earn that prestigious award; and Read more about Texas State Representative Harvey Hilderbran has filed a joint Texas House and Senate Resolution honoring Johnny Manziel

Guns Across America - A Pro-Second Amendment Rally - Liberty on Display at Texas Capitol

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Signs of Protest and Support of 2nd AmendmentOn the north steps of the Texas Capitol at high noon on a cool January afternoon, between 1,500 and 2,000 liberty loving Texans gathered to use their 1st Amendment Right to Free Speech to protect their 2nd Amendment Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Read more about Guns Across America - A Pro-Second Amendment Rally - Liberty on Display at Texas Capitol

Representative Crownover on her smoke-free workplace bill: "You should not make someone else smoke with you"

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Back in 2005, Representative Myra Crownover authored and passed House Bill 790 to increase the number of genetic disorders newborns are screened for in Texas. Before the passage of HB790, Texas only screened newborns for eight genetic disorders and after the passage of it, the number of disorders screened for was expanded to the full panel of twenty-nine disorders,

Cornyn Questions Holder Over Death of Reddit Co-Founder Aaron Swartz

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder questioning the conduct of the Justice Department over their involvement in the prosecution of Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz:

The Honorable Eric Holder
Attorney General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530

Dear Attorney General Holder:

Like many Americans, I was saddened to learn last week of the death of Aaron Swartz. Mr. Swartz was, among other things, a brilliant technologist and a committed

Gun Appreciation Day - Rally at Texas Capitol Featuring Jerry Patterson

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Commissioner Jerry PattersonJanuary 19th has been declared National Gun Appreciation Day, a day for citizens across America to stand and show your support for the Second Amendment and the individual's right to keep and bear arms. Ronald Reagan said, "The right of the CITIZEN to keep and bear arms must not be infringed if liberty in America is to survive." As gun owners accross the nation rally and march on their respective state capitols, in Texas, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and others will address gun rights supporters from across Texas on the steps of the Texas Capitol tomorrow at high noon.  Read more about Gun Appreciation Day - Rally at Texas Capitol Featuring Jerry Patterson

Texas State Representative Stefani Carter On Why the 2013 Legislative Session is Important

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At an early age, State Rep. Stefani Carters parents let her know that if she wanted to go to college, then she’d need to work to pay for it. She worked hard, saved money and earned a full scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. Then Stefani Carter, the local girl who had been challenged to make her own waves, earned the chance of a lifetime, to attend Harvard Law School. Read more about Texas State Representative Stefani Carter On Why the 2013 Legislative Session is Important

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