AFP-Texas in the News
August 2012
Print/Online
Arlington’s Michael Williams appointed new state education commissioner
Fort Worth Star Telegram | August 27, 2012
“A former prosecutor and deputy district attorney, Williams is a no-nonsense administrator who would not hesitate to shut down bad charter schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity. “Michael Williams will serve with distinction and I believe he will put Texas schoolchildren, parents and taxpayers ahead of special interests, while working to give teachers and schools greater autonomy and holding them accountable for results.”
Michael Williams to Head Texas Education Agency
The Texas Tribune | August 27, 2012
Peggy Venable, the state director of Americans for Prosperity’s Texas branch, also praised Williams. Citing his background as a prosecutor and district attorney, she said in a statement that he was “a no-nonsense administrator who would not hesitate to shut down bad charter schools.”
Web tool makes it easier to follow your tax money
Houston Chronicle | August 22, 2012
The website gives taxpayers more information, said Peggy Venable, head of the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity. She called it a useful tool that “our activists and taxpayers across our state will appreciate.”
Web tool makes it easier to follow your tax money
San Antonio Express News | August 22, 2012
The website gives taxpayers more information, said Peggy Venable, head of the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity.
July 2012
Print/Online
Hilderbran discusses property taxes, local debt, margin tax
Dallas Blog | July 6, 2012
State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran, R-Kerrville, granted an interview to Peggy Venable, Texas State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Hilderbran is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which…
Texas Reacts To The Supreme Court Decision
Texasfor56 | July 4, 2012
On the Americans for Prosperity call, there was a stunning moment of clarity for the thousands who crowded onto the call. One of the audience asked a question, using examples. “Could the government charge a penalty if people choose not to buy a smart car?”, stated the caller. Attorney General Abbott, said “yes, that is our problem now.”
What would our Founding Fathers think of America today…
Hood County Tea Party | July 4, 2012
Happy July 4th! As you enjoy the picnics and parades along with the family and neighborhood gatherings, please take time to reflect on our Founding Father’s vision of this great American experiment in a republican democracy.
Patrick discusses education policy
Dallas Blog | July 3, 2012
State Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston) stopped by the RightOnline booth at the 2012 Republican State Convention in Fort Worth. Patrick discussed education policy. In particular, he discussed upcoming scho…
Texas Atty General on SCOTUS Obamacare Decision: ‘The American People Lost’
Breitbart: Big Government | July 3, 2012
On Monday, July 2, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott participated in a conference call sponsored by Americans for Prosperity – Texas to talk Obamacare and how it affects the states. During that call, AG Abbot said “the American people lost” as a result of Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision.
Texas Attorney General Weighs in on Obamacare Ruling
Absolute Rights | July 3, 2012
The call was listened in on by over 12,000 concerned members of Americans for Prosperity and hosted by its Texas Director, Peggy Venable.
Unprecedented – Obamacare’s New Taxing Policy
Liberty’s Generation | July 3, 2012
This evening, over 12,000 people joined the Americans for Prosperity-Texas TeleTownhall with Attorney General Greg Abbott to gain some clarity as well as learn the implications of the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling.
Conference Call by Attorney General Greg Abbott
CLUTZ3306 | July 2, 2012
This evening Attorney General Greg Abbott from the great state of Texas did a conference call talking to us about the Historic ruling late last week on Obamacare. He had told over 10 thousand people that the State of Texas is NOT done fighting.
Texas Atty Gen on SCOTUS Obamacare Decision: ‘The American People Lost’
America – Where Are You | July 2, 2012
On Monday, July 2, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott participated in a conference call sponsored by Americans for Prosperity – Texas to talk Obamacare and how it affects the states. During that call, AG Abbot said “the American people lost” as a result of Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Obamacare
Cahnman’s Musings | July 2, 2012
I just sat in on Americans for Prosperity — Texas conference call with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Attorney General Abbott was one of the plaintiffs in the Obamacare suit.
Abbott: ObamaCare ruling threatens nation’s prosperity
Dallas Blog | July 2, 2012
Abbott spoke in a July 2 conference call organized by the fiscal conservative organization Americans for Prosperity. Abbott — along with attorneys general from a majority of states — had sued, challenging the law’s constitutionality.
AFP Conference Call with TX Attny Gen. Greg Abbott – TONIGHT!
NE Tarrant Tea Party | July 2, 2012
Americans for Prosperity is hosting a conference call with Greg Abbott on Monday, July 2nd at 6:00pm. He will explain SCOTUS’ ruling and how it impacts Texans.
Americans for Prosperity is hosting a conference call with Greg Abbott on Monday, July 2nd at 6:00pm
King Street Patriots | July 2, 2012
AFP Conference Call with TX Attny Gen. Greg Abbott RE: The Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare and Texas
Radio/Television
As revenue figures increase, Texas lawmakers face choices
KVUE | July 19, 2012
“What we need to do is cut overhead in every department, and certainly in education where we have one non-teacher for every teacher in school districts across the state, where we spend only 50 cents out of each education dollar on instruction,” said Americans for Prosperity State Director Peggy Venable. “Should we put more of those dollars into education? Absolutely not.”
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | July 8, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012.
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | July 3, 2012
Peggy Venable hosted the television show and spoke on the Supreme Court’s recent decision on Obamacare.
KWEL 1070AM | July 3, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the recent Supreme Court decision on Obamacare and last night’s AFP hosted Teletownhall with Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Freedom 107.1 Texarkana | July 3, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jeff Akin regarding AFP’s TeleTownhall with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and school choice.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | July 1, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding Obamacare and it’s affect on Texas.
June 2012
Print/Online
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott explains the Obamacare ruling
Bryan College Station Tea Party | June 30, 2012
AFP-Texas activists will have a unique opportunity to hear first-hand insight into the ObamaCare ruling. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott will explain the US Supreme Court Ruling and how it impacts Texans in a conference call with AFP activists on Monday at 6 pm.
Pauken: stop teaching to test, emphasize skilled trades
Dallas Blog | June 26, 2012
…s Workforce Commission Member and former state GOP Chairman Tom Pauken stopped by the Americans for Prosperity RightOnline booth at the Republican State Convention this month in Fort Worth. Pauken dis…
Patterson discusses oil drilling, endangered species
Dallas Blog | June 16, 2012
Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the General Land Office, appeared at the Americans for Prosperity RightOnline booth at the Republican Party of Texas convention June 7-9 in Fort Worth. Patterson gave…
Staples discusses property rights, drought destruction
Dallas Blog | June 16, 2012
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples came by the Americans for Prosperity RightOnline booth at the Republican State Convention in Fort Worth June 7-9. During the interview, he discussed the drought a…
Combs speaks about transparency, government reform
Dallas Blog | June 16, 2012
Americans for Prosperity — Texas hosted a RightOnline booth at the Republican State Convention in Fort Worth last weekend (June 7-9). At that booth several key state officials came by to talk policy
When the Shoe Fits: Dewhurst and Cruz
D Magazine | June 9, 2012
I first saw Cruz at the convention on Thursday. He was explaining why he declined David Dewhurst’s invitation to a debate in Spanish. “The voters in Texas speak English,” he told an interviewer at RightOnline’s booth.
UPDATED: Cruz calls convention atmosphere ‘electric’
Dallas Morning News | June 9, 2012
If Republican activists take pains to turn out on July 31, and bring a few friends, “we will win,” Cruz told interviewer Peggy Venable of Americans for …
Parties open conventions with calls to the fight
Houston Chronicle | June 7, 2012
“Everybody’s united against Obama and the Democrats,” said convention-goer Ben Streusand of Houston, chairman of the advisory board for Americans for Prosperity and a political contributor on KSEV radio. He said even though many do not believe de facto presidential nominee Mitt Romney is conservative, “They’re going to support him because they’re sick of what’s going on in Washington.”
Radio/Television
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | June 26, 2012
Peggy Venable hosted the television show and spoke on Reagan Economics, Supreme Court and Illegial Immigration.
KWEL 1070AM | June 26, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding local government debt and spending and the upcoming bond election in Odessa.
Freedom 107.1 Texarkana | June 26, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jeff Akin regarding school choice and the Red Apple Project.
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | June 19, 2012
Peggy, Laurie and Madeleine talk about the upcoming Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare, Fast and Furious, and other current affairs.
Freedom 107.1 Texarkana | June 19, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jeff Akin regarding local government debt, spending and economic freedom.
KWEL 1070AM | June 19, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding local government debt.
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | June 5, 2012
Peggy Venable, Laurie Purkis, and Dr. Laura Pressley Guest David Gaubatz, author of Muslim Mafia
May 2012
Print/Online
Parent PAC Seeks Vengeance At the Polls
Texas Observer | May 29, 2012
Last week, the free-market advocate Americans for Prosperity Texas took them down a peg last week, writing that “Parent PAC is mis-named and should be the EduCrat PAC.” They criticized Parent PAC for not supporting school vouchers, in particular.
Texas schools short by 15,000 teachers this year, analysis shows
Dallas Morning News | May 28, 2012
But Peggy Venable of Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group that backed the cuts, said the dire predictions of education groups did not come true.
Landtroop receives honors
Plainview Daily Herald | May 26, 2012
The Defending the American Dream is the highest award that Americans for Prosperity Texas gives to legislators for their excellent voting record.
Peggy Venable to speak to Tea Party
Hood County News | May 21, 2012
Peggy Venable is guest speaker for the Hood County Tea Party meeting at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at American Town Hall, 220 Travis St. Venable has ..
Tea Party members welcome Peggy Venable
Hood County News | May 19, 2012
The Hood County Tea Party meeting hosts guest speaker Peggy Venable at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at American Town Hall, 220 Travis St. She is the Texas …
Wolverton: Tax questions worth asking
Amarillo Globe News | May 5, 2012
The state chapter of Americans for Prosperity wants the state to limit the debt local governments take on, and they’ve taken on plenty, some $320 billion.
Local bond debt becomes hot topic in Belton, Austin
Examiner.com | May 3, 2012
CNBC.com described Americans for Prosperity-Texas State Director Peggy Venable’s testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing as …
Texas lawmakers hold hearing on property taxes
CNBC | May 3, 2012
Peggy Venable, president of the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, also called on the state to address the $320 billion in debt generated by local …
[AP] Lawmakers hold hearing on property taxes
Odessa American | May 3, 2012
Peggy Venable from Americans for Prosperity pointed out that voters have approved more than $300 billion in debt, financed through property taxes.
Texas lawmakers hold hearing on property taxes
Bloomberg Businessweek | May 3, 2012
Peggy Venable from Americans for Prosperity pointed out that voters have approved more than $300 billion in debt, financed through property taxes. She said school districts and cities have manipulated voters into approving the bonds.
Texas House panel examines property tax
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | May 3, 2012
Peggy Venable from Americans for Prosperity said school districts and municipalities have manipulated voters into approving more than $300 billion in debt, financed through property taxes. Taxing authorities should have to reveal their debt level when …
Lawmakers hold hearing on property taxes
Associated Press | May 3, 2012
Peggy Venable from Americans for Prosperity pointed out that voters have approved more than $300 billion in debt, financed through property taxes. She said school districts and cities have manipulated voters into approving the bonds. She said taxing authorities should have to reveal its debt level when asking voters to approve new bonds.
Radio/Television
KWEL 1070AM | May 29, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the public’s growing cynicism of government and government spending.
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | May 29, 2012
Peggy Venable hosted the television show and spoke on Round Rock ISD’s Bond issue, public cynicism of government and how to get involved and stay informed of what’s going on in your community.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | May 27, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding public cynicism when it comes to government and government spending.
KWEL 1070AM | May 23, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the Texas budget and education spending.
Beauty of Politics | ChannelAustin | May 8, 2012
Peggy Venable hosted the television show and spoke on President Obama’s deficit spending and local government debt and spending.
KWEL 1070AM | May 4, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the most recent Ways & Means Committee Hearing on property taxes and challenges we’re facing in Texas.
April 2012
Print/Online
Dewhurst’s conservatism challenged
San Antonio Express News | April 28, 2012
Peggy Venable, director of Americans for Prosperity-Texas, personally backs Cruz though she expresses “great respect” for Dewhurst.
Taxpayers should do ‘homework’ on Belton ISD bond election (TX)
Estate of Denial | April 27, 2012
Through its Red Apple Project, Americans for Prosperity-Texas provides taxpayers with … NOTE: Earlier this year, Americans for Prosperity Texas Director Peggy …
Taxpayers should do ‘homework’ on Belton ISD bond election
Examiner.com | April 27, 2012
Through its Red Apple Project, Americans for Prosperity-Texas provides taxpayers with … The Red Apple Project information is an additional resource for …
Campaign Chatter
Texas Tribune | April 27, 2012
And he signed Americans for Prosperity’s “Defending the American Dream” pledge and their “Taxpayer Funded Lobbying Pledge,” and their “No Climate Tax Pledge …
District responds to criticism of superintendent’s salary increase
Carrolton Leader | April 25, 2012
The Red Apple Project, an Austin-based educational watchdog organization, gave AISD the Rotten Apple Award for “inefficient spending and ignoring cost …
Straus Refuses to Sign Governor Perry’s Pledge for Spending Limits
Ramparts360 | April 20, 2012
Finally Americans for Prosperity has this: Speaker Straus Isn’t Signing Pledge in favor of Spending Limits – While Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has embraced Governor Perry’s TEXAS BUDGET COMPACT, it has been reported by the Dallas Morning News that…
Americans for Prosperity 2012 Resolutions
Ramparts360 | April 19, 2012
I know county conventions are underway. Just wanted to make sure you saw our Americans for Prosperity resolutions for 2012 beforehand.
Rick Perry Fuels Speculation About Re-election Bid
Texas Tribune | April 19, 2012
Already, Perry’s budget pledge has drawn support from several influential conservative activists and groups, including the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and Americans For Prosperity.
Platform Resolutions: Don’t Miss the Great Grassroots Opportunity in Texas this Weekend!
Texas GOP | April 17, 2012
A couple worth mentioning are Texas Eagle Forum and Texas Americans For Prosperity. Below are some others that we’ve heard of over the past few weeks that you may be interested in presenting at your Senatorial District or County convention this …
David Dewhurst Signs Pledge to Repeal the Death Tax
David Dewhurst | April 17, 2012
Dewhurst also signed the Americans for Prosperity-Texas Defending the American Dream pledge, supporting fiscal discipline and small and accountable …
In Their Words: Peggy Venable, Texas Director, Americans for Prosperity
Office of the Texas Governor | April 16, 2012
In Their Words: Peggy Venable, Texas Director, Americans for Prosperity. Monday, April 16 …
Troy Bonin
Troy Bonin | April 16, 2012
… of the following pledges: the Taxpayer Protection Pledge from Americans for … Americans for Prosperity’s Defending the American Dream pledge; AFP’s No …
Hughes Wins Unanimous County Chair Support in District 5
Texas Insider | April 16, 2012
Hughes has also been selected as a Taxpayer Champion by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Defender of the American Dream by Americans for Prosperity, and a Fighter for Free Enterprise by the Texas Association of Business.
Statement on Gov. Perry’s Texas Budget Compact
Ramparts360 | April 16, 2012
At AFP, a record number of candidates have been eager to sign our Defending the American Dream pledge which is a taxpayer bill of rights. Candidates are …
Voters had no say as DFW cities took on debt
Fort Worth Star Telegram | April 15, 2012
Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, has a more critical take. “It seems some local governments are making every effort to [not put] …
Are parents smart enough? Some say no.
Ramparts360 | April 13, 2012
And that is what the Red Apple Project is all about, incentivizing folks– parents, taxpayers and educators— to collaborate and to use tax dollars efficiently with …
Are parents smart enough? Some say no.
Education News | April 13, 2012
And that is what the Red Apple Project is all about, incentivizing folks– parents, taxpayers and educators— to collaborate and to use tax dollars efficiently with maximum tax dollars making it to the classroom. In most cases states spend less on …
AFP-Texas Applauds Dewhurst
Texas Insider | April 13, 2012
… for Prosperity-Texas Director Peggy Venable, applauding US Senate Candidate David Dewhurst for signing AFP’s Defending the American Dream Pledge.
Statement on Tax Freedom Day
Wilson County News | April 12, 2012
By Peggy Venable, AFP-Texas Director AUSTIN – April 15th may be what we consider as tax day, but for the taxpayer, April 17 may better depict their true tax …
David Dewhurst Signs AFP’s Defending the American Dream Pledge
David Dewhurst U.S. Senate | April 10, 2012
Dewhurst for Texas announced today that David Dewhurst has signed the Defending the American Dream Pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity Texas In …
Radio/Television
KWEL 1070AM | April 24, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore.
KWEL 1070AM | April 19, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding AFP’s Resolutions for 2012.
Straus Isn’t Signing Pledge from AFP’s Peggy Venable by James Clements
The Trailer Park Show | April 19, 2012
Straus Isn’t Signing Pledge from AFP’s Peggy Venable by James Clements. Even Lt. Gov
Public Ed advocates question Perry’s Texas Budget Compact
KVUE | April 16, 2012
“We are excited about the budget proposals that Governor Perry is putting forth,” AFP director Peggy Venable said in a statement.
KWEL 1070AM | April 10, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore.
KWEL 1070AM | April 3, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore.
March 2012
Print/Online
Firing of radio journalist stirs controversy
The American Independent | March 30, 2012
Peggy Venable, the director of Americans for Prosperity Texas, told the Texas Independent that she was “shocked” by the firing of Braddock.
Teleconference with Governor Rick Perry
Constitution | March 28, 2012
The teleconference was organized by Eliza S. Vielma, Legislative Affairs & New Media Coordinator, Americans for Prosperity – Texas. The topic of the meeting was the Texas Women’s Health Program, which was recently shut down by the Obama Administration, for failure to meet its requirements to receive federal funding.
Governor Perry and the Tenth Amendment: Re-Loading His Magazine
Cahnman’s Musings | March 27, 2012
Today, I had the honor of sitting in on a conference call with Governor Rick Perry where he discussed the Obama administration’s latest assault on Texas Law and Texas Voters, as expressed by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Save Texas Schools Encore Rally Draws Fewer Ralliers, More Messages
Texas Observer | March 27, 2012
Americans for Prosperity Texas’ Peggy Venable was live-trolling the rally on Twitter, and put the attendance at around 500. After the rally, its organizer Allen …
A Call for a Free and Independent Press
Ramparts360 | March 26, 2012
Collaborating with the ever formidable Peggy Venable of Americans For Prosperity, our side did at least garner a mention of the opposing point of view in the Statesman, but that was it.
Saturday March 24 – “Save Texas Schools” Rally at the Texas Capitol, Austin
Ramparts360 | March 24, 2012
Frances Fox Piven would have been proud of the tone at the rally in downtown Austin today. Although Save Texas Schools was expecting a lot more people to be there only around 500 showed up. Americans for Prosperity’s Texas Director.
Education cuts protested at Capitol rally
Austin American Statesman | March 24, 2012
… affecting student performance or without adversely impacting students or teachers,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.
Education protest set for Austin today
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal | March 23, 2012
… but the fact is that we’ve been putting more money into public education,” said Peggy Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity Texas, …
School cuts rally draws supporters, detractors
Amarillo Globe-News | March 23, 2012
R-Amarillo, who voted for the cuts, said he understands the frustration. … state director at Americans for Prosperity Texas, a leading conservative group.
Conservatives propose ideas for budget
Amarillo Globe-News | March 23, 2012
“The next session of the Texas Legislature is going to be at least as difficult, … said Peggy Venable, director of Americans for Prosperity Texas.
Texas Conservative Groups Urge Legislature to Cut Spending
NewsMax | March 21, 2012
A coalition of influential conservative groups is urging the state legislature to trim spending by at least $9 billion over the next three years by revamping teachers’ and state workers’ pensions and other budget-cutting measures.
Americans for Prosperity – Texas Joins Coalition Partners in Calling for a Conservative State Budget
The Cypress Times | March 21, 2012
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY – TEXAS JOINS COALITION PARTNERS IN CALLING FOR A CONSERVATIVE STATE BUDGET. Published 03/21/2012 – 6:18 …
Press Conference: Texans for a Conservative Budget Prepare for 2014-15 State Budget
Liberty’s Generation | March 21, 2012
Organizations in the Texans for a Conservative Budget coalition include the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Prosperity-Texas, American …
Conservatives urge more cuts in Texas budget
Dallas Morning News | March 20, 2012
Texans for a Conservative Budget, a coalition of a half-dozen groups, also called on lawmakers to consider eliminating or merging dozens of agencies and programs, including Gov. Rick Perry’s Enterprise Fund and Emerging Technology Fund, which are used to help lure companies to Texas.
Fiscal conservatives seek more state budget cuts
Austin American Statesman | March 20, 2012
The coalition also includes American Majority, Americans for Prosperity and Americans for Tax Reform.
Conservative group backing spending cuts
Fort Worth Star Telegram | March 20, 2012
The coalition’s other members include the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity. Bill Peacock, vice president for research at TPPF, said there needs to be a clear definition …
Conservative Budget Coalition Targets 2013 Session
Texas Tribune | March 20, 2012
The coalition’s other members include the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity.
Game ON! Fighting Out of Control Education Spending
Ramparts360 | March 20, 2012
Texas Public Policy Foundation; Americans for Prosperity-Texas; American Majority-Texas; Americans for Tax Reform; Heartland Institute; Texans for Fiscal …
Tuesday Press Conference to Lay Out Roadmap for Fixing Texas State Budget
CityBizList Dallas | March 19, 2012
A bold new plan to tackle Texas’s growing budget crisis will be unveiled March 20 at a press conference hosted by Texans for a Conservative Budget Coalition. The coalition’s members include The Heartland Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Tax Reform, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and the Texas chapters of Americans for Prosperity and American Majority
Letter to the Editor: Telegram’s Combs coverage informative
Temple Daily Telegram | March 14, 2012
Threats posed by ever-increasing local bond debt — threats to current/future generations’ economic freedom — is a key Americans for Prosperity Texas issue.
Administrators avoid the budget scalpel at many Texas school districts
Texas Watchdog | March 13, 2012
In a newly published blog titled “Wild Wild West Texas,” Connie Sadowski, with the Red Apple Project of the conservative watchdog Americans for Prosperity, …
Cuts have even rich Texas school districts reeling
Fort Worth Star Telegram | March 10, 2012
Peggy Venable, director of the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, said schools have become the chief employers for their areas and now function like …
BOOMTOWN: Little lizard becomes media maven
Odessa American | March 10, 2012
Moore’s Americans for Prosperity colleague Peggy Venable took to the computer around the time of the rally at the Midland Center last April and created a …
Radio/Television
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | March 25, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the Save the Schools Rally and the Red Apple Project.
KWEL 1070AM | March 20, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding Texans for a Conservative Budget initiative and press conference, school finance, and the upcoming Save the Schools Rally.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | March 18, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding economic freedom, fracking and regulations.
KWEL 1070AM | March 15, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding local government debt, the Midland ISD bond initiative and Economic Freedom.
New Health Care Law To Take Affect Next Week
Fox7 Austin | March 7, 2012
Sherri Greenberg with LBJ School of Public Affairs and Peggy Venable with Americans for Prosperity provided insight into why the debate is so intense.
KWEL 1070AM | March 6, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the Women’s Health Program, local government debt, Midland postponing bond election to November, and Ector County’s Bond.
Beauty of Politics | Channel Austin | March 6, 2012
Peggy Venable spoke about the Women’s Health Program and the Obama Administration’s denial of waiver to the state of Texas.
February 2012
Print/Online
BISD Earns February Rotten Apple Award from AFP
El Rrun Rrun | February 28, 2012
We have held the Rotten Apple Award and highlighted the most egregious education spending Our intent has been to ultimately encourage more of our education …
Killeen’s Okray undeterred in move from recall triumph to political target
Examiner.com | February 25, 2012
“We encourage citizens to involve themselves with the public policy process,” Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity, said.
US Senate Candidate Craig James Signs AFP Pledges
Ramparts360 | February 24, 2012
AFP-Texas Applauds U.S. Senate Candidate Craig James -Signs No Climate Tax Pledge & Defending the American Dream Pledge- AUSTIN— Americans for Prosperity-Texas, the premier advocate of economic freedom with more than …
Avalanche Rockslides / Community Calendar 02/23/2012
Alpine Avalanche | February 23, 2012
Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, will speak on “Restoring Economic Freedom … Our Challenge in 2012.” She’ll discuss where she …
Belton: Become An Activist, Or Even A Candidate
KWTX | Our Town Belton | February 15, 2012
Beginning at 9 a.m., the American Majority and Americans for Prosperity-Texas will show residents the proper steps to take to let their political voices be heard.
Killeen City Council and mayor filing opens, activist/candidate training planned
Examiner.com | February 5, 2012
One person can make a difference, but working together we will make even greater strides,” says Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity.
Power plant sidesteps voters
Denton Record-Chronicle | February 4, 2012
Peggy Venable, state director of the conservative Americans for Prosperity, which supports giving taxpayers more control over local government spending, …
Radio/TV
KWEL 1070AM | February 28, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding local government debt, the Midland Bond Initiative and pastor promoting the bond.
KURV 710AM McAllen | February 23, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed by Kennedy LaFave regarding fraud within Brownsville Independent School District’s operational budget.
KWEL 1070AM | February 21, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding the 2012 Statesman Social Media Awards, Public Information Requests and the Freedom of Information Act.
KURV 710AM McAllen | February 17, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed by Kennedy LaFave regarding education spending and McAllen ISD’s $20 million purchase of iPads.
KWEL 1070AM | February 14, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding Obama budget, Education Spending, and Midland ISD Debt.
KWEL 1070AM | February 7, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment by Radio Host Jason Moore regarding Monkey Wrenching America, Reagan’s Birtheday, CTxPAC and our upcoming National Summit.
January 2012
Print/Online
EoD readers invited to activist training session (TX)
Estate of Denial | January 30, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by American Majority and Americans for Prosperity- Texas, will equip residents of Bell and surrounding …
School Choice: Why?
Liberty’s Generation | January 27, 2012
Here are some stats to keep in mind (information derived from a compilation by Americans for Prosperity in the article “Education Dollars can be Cut without Cutting into Classrooms”).
Bell County political activist, candidate training scheduled
Examiner | January 26, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by American Majority and Americans for Prosperity – Texas, will equip residents of Bell and surrounding …
Americans for Prosperity Director to Speak at Conservative Club
Dolphin Talk – Port O’Connor/Seadrift News | January 26, 2012
Peggy Venable, Texas State Director of Americans for Prosperity, will be the featured speaker at the February 14th meeting of the Conservative Club. A native …
Candidate Ernie Beltz Signs Americans for Prosperity-Texas Pledge
Texas Insider | January 24, 2012
Beltz joins more than 50 elected officials and candidates that have signed Americans for Prosperity’s Defending the American Dream pledge across Texas on the federal state …
American Majority to Train Grassroots in Bell County
PushJunction | January 22, 2012
One person can make a difference, but working together we will make even greater strides,” says Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity.
Nonprofit group joins opposition to sand dunes lizard
Midland Reporter Telegraph | January 17, 2012
Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity-Texas, returned to the area Tuesday to protest plans by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Dune Sagebrush Lizard as endangered.. “We think the lizard is truly endangering jobs in West Texas …
CTxPAC coming February 3rd and 4th – Register Today!
Texas Legislative Update | January 17, 2012
Other founding sponsor’s of the event include Americans for Prosperity –Texas, FreedomWorks, New Revolution Now, and numerous Tea Party groups from …
Conservative Texans Politican Action Conference
Ramparts360 | January 16, 2012
Americans for Prosperity, TexasPlease join us for the first-ever Conservative Texans Political Action Conference …
Americans for Prosperity to protest dunes sagebrush lizard listing
Midland Reporter Telegraph | January 16, 2012
Texas chapter of Americans For Prosperity will announce its opposition to listing the dune sagebrush lizard as endangered during a press conference at 10 a.m. …
Would you give Ted Poe an “A?”
Beaumont Enterprise | January 14, 2012
The conservative political advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity, thinks ol’ Ted graded out at the top pf his class.
Americans for Prosperity Releases Mid-Term Congressional Scorecard for First Session of 112th Congress
Ramparts 360 | January 13, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Texas director Peggy Venable today commended the six Texas Congressional members who …
Congressional Scorecard for 1st Session of the 112th Congress Released by Americans for Prosperity
Texas Insider | January 13, 2012
“These members who rated well on this important scorecard are defending the American dream and protecting Economic freedom,” said Venable. Members who rated an A are: Senator John Cornyn, Congressmen Joe Barton, Jeb Hensarling, and Ted Poe. …
T.J. Fabby Pledges to Defend the American Dream
The Texas Report | January 10, 2012
Americans for Prosperity, today, applauded T.J. Fabby for signing their pledge to Texas taxpayers to Defend the American Dream by reducing …
Radio & TV
Do Lawmakers Need to Get Back to Austin to Fix Texas School Funding?
News 92FM – Houston | January 31, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Scott Braddock regarding school finance in Texas.
AUDIO: School Debate Part I
AUDIO: School Debate Part II
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | January 29, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the State of the Union Address and AFP’s Virtual Watch Party.
KWEL 1070AM | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the State of the Union and AFP’s Virtual Watch Party.
Obama: State Of Union Getting Stronger
Fox 7 Austin | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by Foti Kallergis regarding AFP-Texas’ State of the Union Virtual Watch Party.
KWEL 1070AM | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding AFP-Texas’ State of the Union Virtual Watch Party and National School Choice Week.
90.1 FM – KPFT Houston | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed regarding National School Choice Week.
Live and Let Live – 90.1 FM Austin | January 22, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Gary Johnson regarding the Sagebrush Lizard and School Choice Week.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | January 22, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding National School Choice Week.
Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) – Odessa, TX
Good Morning, West Texas | January 18, 2012
…lizard as an endangered species. the texas members of “americans for prosperity” leading the protest… fighting what they call “government intrusion”…into businesses across the country. they fear …
Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) – Odessa, TX
CBS 7 Morning News (News)- KOSA | January 18, 2012
…made “americans for prosperity,”.. a political activist organization.. was in midland urging west …
Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) – Odessa, TX
Newswest 9 Sunrise (News) | January 18, 2012
…they’re called americans for prosperity …..and they say it’s more important to be heard now than ever before. geena martinez …
Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) – Odessa, TX
Good Morning, West Texas | January 18, 2012
…lizard as an endangered species. the texas members of “americans for prosperity” leading the protest… fighting what they call “government intrusion”…into businesses across the country. they fear …
Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) – Odessa, TX
Newswest 9 Early Sunrise (News) | January 18, 2012
…tuesday. americans for prosperity is urging everyone…to get in their opinions… before time runs out… they worried if the …
Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) – Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News at 10 (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
…made “americans for prosperity,”…a political activist organization…wa s in midland today urging west …
Protests Continue Against Dunes Sagebrush Lizard In Midland
KMID ABC2 News at 10 (News) – Odessa, TX | January 17, 2012
…lizard as an endangered species. it was led by the texas members of americans for prosperity. that group fights what they call government intrusion into business across the country. and they say this is a classic …
Time is Ticking for Dune Sagebrush Lizard Public Comment Session
KWES (NBC) – Odessa, TX | NewsWest 9 at 6pm | January 17, 2012
Click here to view NewsWest9′s video segment
They’re called Americans for Prosperity and they’re joining the fight to stop the US Fish and Wildlife Service from adding the dune sagebrush lizard to the endangered species list. They said it’s more important now than ever to be heard. …
Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) – Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News at 6 (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
…that’s right, the americans for prosperity held a press conference today to protest the listing of the lizard. it was held at the …
Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) – Odessa, TX
KWES (NBC) – Odessa, TX | NewsWest 9 at 5pm | January 17, 2012
…this morning a group called americans for prosperity held a conference at the petroleum museum in midland… the group is a voice …
Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) – Odessa, TX
KMID ABC2 News (News)| NewsWest 9 at 5pm | January 17, 2012
…endangered species. it was led by the texas members of americans for prosperity. that group fights what they call government intrusion into business across the country. and they say this is a classic …
Your Voice In The Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Matter 01/17/12
CBS 7 – KOSA | January 17, 2012
A national organization was in midland today urging west Texans to voice their concerns not to prevent the lizard from being listed but to help strengthen the fight once it is listed. The “Americans for Prosperity,” held a press conference today to …
Protest Against The Listing Of The Dunes Sagebrush Lizard 01/17/2012
CBS 7 – KOSA | January 17, 2012
Midland, Texas – A protest will be held today against the listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on the Endangered Species List. Texas Americans For Prosperity …
Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) – Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News: Front Page (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
…texas “americans for prosperity” held a press conference to address the impact of the …
KWEL 1070AM | January 16, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the Sagebrush Lizard Protest/Press Conference.
KWEL 1070AM | January 13, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the Sagebrush Lizard Protest/Press Conference.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | January 8, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the primary process in Texas.
KWEL 1070AM | January 3, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jason Moore regarding the Sagebrush Lizard, Coburn’s ‘Wastebook’, CTxPAC & Local Government Spending and Bond Initiative in Midland.
The Word 98.5/99.3 – KLGO Austin | January 2, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding our AFP Citizen Watchdog Program, the upcoming CTxPAC event,and our AFP trainings.
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