Independent Texan fighting for more choices on the ballot.
Texas, USA
Joined July 2013
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I’ve done my best to temper my celebration of Dan Patrick’s defeat. As voters, we finally got the job done, so why add to partisan rancor? But Patrick, even in retirement, wants to keep partisan warfare alive by stripping his successor of power. Speaks volumes.
#DanPatrick #VikkiGoodwin #txlege #TexasPolitics #TwoPartySystem #Accountability #RespectTheVoters
The defeated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Republican senators are meeting behind closed doors to strip powers from Vikki Goodwin, whom voters picked as the next lieutenant governor. houstonchronicle.com/opinion…
Not too late to fight against the destruction of Big Bend! Our leaders should speak up now! This can’t wait for new leaders to be sworn in. Show us you really care about Texas!
#SaveBigBend #NoBigBendWall #ProtectBigBend #DontTreadOnTexas #IndependentTexan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume border barrier construction in the Big Bend region of West Texas, including the national park. texastribune.org/2026/11/09/…
Texas voters selected a Lt Governor to ensure their voices are heard in the Senate. To Republican Senators: if you throw out this long-standing Texas tradition, you’ll be marked as corrupt and likely thrown out yourself!
#txlege #TexasPolitics #VikkiGoodwin #DanPatrick #TexasSenate #RespectTheVoters
The outgoing lieutenant governor urged Republican senators on Monday to trim the sails of the Democrat who defeated him in the midterm elections. statesman.com/news/politics/…
Quite a night in Texas politics, I congratulate the winners and hope they govern with wisdom, integrity, and great success.
#ElectionNight #TexasElections #TXGov #TexasPolitics #Election2026
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We ALL should be worried about water!! As long as Texas lawmakers work for the biggest donors, the rest of us are going to get hammered by shortages and high costs! Time for campaign finance reform.
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#TexasWater #DataCenters #CampaignFinanceReform
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We need to start electing FISCALLY conservative leaders! US debt now 100% of GDP, a fact that should astonish and terrify every American, and not a single politician is doing a thing about it.
Neither GOP nor Dems will ever be fiscally conservative again in this broken system!
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Where are the oh-so strong Republicans who CLAIM to be fearless defenders of Texas while the feds rip up Big Bend?
Two party system produces such political weakness.
#NoBigBendWall #ProtectBigBend #BigBend #DontTreadOnTexas #Texas #IndependentTexan
AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback dallasnews.com/news/politics…
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The super rich who pay $millions for false, misleading advertising expect a financial reward for their investment. One billionaire’s CFO told me that directly. I didn’t take his money! Only an independent will fight to reform campaign finance laws.
#IndependentTexan #CampaignFinance #CitizensUnited #TexasPolitics #ShatterTheMonopoly #FollowTheMoney #KenPaxton
In September, it appeared that Senate Republicans were dropping tens of millions into defending Ken Paxton in his bid for U.S. Senate. New filings reveal that most of that money actually came from Texas’ wealthiest resident, Elon Musk. bit.ly/3TLBKqt
This system needs to be fixed! WSJ reports GOP PACs are spending over $200 million in Texas just to prop up Ken Paxton. Dem PACs are spending big too.
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#IndependentTexan #ShatterTheMonopoly #TexasPolitics #CampaignFinance #NationalDebt #CitizensUnited
Public servants, speak to and serve the public. “No response” from ALL Republican candidates for top state wide office, including Governor! The arrogance of Republican leadership in Texas is overwhelming.
#IndependentTexan #ServeThePublic #ShowUp #TexasPolitics #PublicService
ALT Nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide cover from the League of Women Voters promoting the Nov 3, 2026 midterm, showing stacked candidate Q&A cards for state offices with big red question marks and orange circles indicating "No response received" next to several Republican candidates.
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Dan Patrick and the anti-pub ed crowd MUST be held accountable for all those children who can’t read at third grade level. They have been in charge, and incompetent, for way too long!
#IndependentTexan #DanPatrick #PublicEducation #txed #Literacy #txlege #TexasPolitics #Accountability
Half of Texas third graders aren't reading on grade level. TEA Commissioner Morath says schools must act dallasnews.com/news/houston-…
Paxton tells rich donors he’ll hammer retirement security for workers. I have been demanding candidates discuss the deficit for this very reason.
#IndependentTexan #NationalDebt #BudgetDeficit #SocialSecurity #TexasPolitics #KenPaxton
A newly released recording adds to scrutiny of Paxton's comments from a private fundraiser. statesman.com/news/politics/…
Two tribes just fighting is NOT ok! The Wall Street Journal reports our annual deficit is almost $2 trillion. Not one candidate for office in the US is talking about it! It will destroy the United States of America in our lifetime!
#IndependentTexan #BudgetDeficit #NationalDebt #FiscalCrisis #USDebt
The U.S. budget deficit climbed to nearly $2 trillion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, deepening the federal government’s persistent red-ink trend on.wsj.com/4i6Q1XX
If you want the job, SHOW UP for your interviewers, the people! Voting starts in 11 days and there are no signs of ANY public debates. All voters know are the soundbites and the slander being thrown around by warring tribes.
The two party system is destroying our great country.
#IndependentTexan #ShowUp #TexasDebates #TXPolitics #ShatterTheMonopoly
Amid an unusually competitive political landscape in Texas this midterm election, almost every Republican nominee for a statewide seat appears to be dodging debate invitations from their Democratic counterparts. bit.ly/4y7QGx0
Waste, confusion, incompetence is what happens when a fringe minority gains and holds power! It’s gotten so bad in Texas.
#IndependentTexan #FollowTheMoney #TexasEducation #txlege #WasteAndIncompetence #PublicSchools
When the Texas Legislature set out to create a first-of-its kind line of school books and lesson plans in 2023, the effort largely flew under the radar, overshadowed by Republican intraparty fights over vouchers and social issues.
But today, the project now known as Bluebonnet is one of the hottest topics in K-12 education — and it has spending to match. bit.ly/4iXam2X
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We need ACCOUNTABLE leaders! There is NO possibility of an HONEST accounting for vouchers if we re-elect the politicians that forced this down our throats.
#IndependentTexan #VoucherAccountability #HonestAccounting #TexasVouchers #txlege #FollowTheMoney
Texas’ school voucher program gives families money to spend outside traditional public schools. Katy ISD wants a piece of it. houstonchronicle.com/neighbo…
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Election Day is right around the corner. I am not on the ballot, don't write me in! I've gotta ride this federal legal fight all the way to the end to ensure everyday Texans can elect Independents in the future.
Check your status, get out there and vote! 🗳️
#IndependentTexan
Something has to change so we unlock and unblock the leaders that actually care about DEBT! Bond yields are rising into the danger zone. BOTH parties are drowning America in debt and real people feel the pain.
It’s going to get ugly, and we have a failed two party system to blame.
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#NationalDebt #BondYields #FailedTwoPartySystem #IndependentTexan #ShatterTheMonopoly #TexasPolitics
When an industry can target a candidate and buy the election, it’s NOT democracy. Campaign finance is an absolute disaster and neither party will change it. Break the two party system!
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#IndependentTexan #DarkMoney #CampaignFinance #SuperPAC #Elections
