Austin TAG Meeting – This Monday, February 18th
Texans for Accountable Government meets to provide a casual, friendly environment for concerned citizens to become community activists. Generally TAG meets on the LAST Monday of the month in Austin....
View ArticleCommunity Forum: RFID Tracking of Students in Government Schools
For the first time since being implemented in August 2012, the “RFID Student Locator Pilot Program” will finally be vetted by parents, students, and community members. In San Antonio’s Northside...
View ArticleTAG Legislative Working Group – Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Texas Electronic Privacy Coalition: Kathy Mitchell and Greg Foster of Electronic Frontier Foundation of Austin and legal expert Scott Hansen from Texas criminal justice blog Grits for Breakfast...
View ArticleRepeal Taxes on Precious Metal Purchases!
Rep. David Simpson’s bill (HB 78) to REPEAL all taxes on the purchase of gold/silver (and other precious metals) will be heard by the Ways & Means Committee Monday, March 11th.Hearing Notice:...
View ArticleACTION ALERT: Protect Texas Students from RFID Tracking Devices
Representative Kolkhorst (Brenham) has introduced House Bill 101, which was heard by the Public Education Committee on March 19th. Watch public testimony offered on the bill here, starting at 2:45:30....
View ArticleInvoluntary Psychiatric Treatment in your own Home?
Say No to HB2212! HB2212 calls for Outpatient Psychiatric Commitments, Court-ordered Psychiatric Drugging, and Forced Emergency Drugging What is House Bill 2212? This is an outpatient commitment bill....
View ArticleSteering Committee Election – Monday, April 29, 2013
Texans for Accountable Government currently has a vacancy on our Steering Committee. The election will occur at the TAG meeting in Austin on Monday, April 29, which starts at 7 PM. All dues-paying...
View ArticleACTION ALERT — STOP REAL ID INITIATIVE IN TEXAS
Since its inception in 2005, the federal Real ID Act has been unpopular in Texas and throughout the country for its privacy rights violations and overreaching assumed federal authority over the states...
View ArticleSupport Smart Meter Opt-Out in the Texas Senate
From Dr. Laura Pressley: Grassroots help needed in sending emails to all the Texas State Senators to support a bill to be heard on the Floor this week. SB241 will provide every Texan with the right to...
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION! Mental Health Veto Editorial
Mental Health Veto Editorial Texas Legislature Parties Like It’s 1938 Inadvertently Passes Modern Nuremberg Laws VETO SB 460 and HB 3793!!! In the final days of the 83rd Texas Legislature, mental...
View ArticleTAG’s 5th Anniversary Party!
>> RSVP via Facebook Event Page Cake, Drinks, Food! Raffles, Auctions, and LIVE Bands! We will be giving out awards to our People’s Champion and Activist of the Year! Also thanking our awesome...
View ArticleTAG Action Alert – Voter’s Rights Debate January 23rd
Whether you personally choose to vote, or don’t, virtually everyone can agree that the guaranteed right to vote without the threat of force, fraud or coercion is and must be the bedrock of any...
View ArticleEvent May 21st – Fight Against Red Light Cameras with Campaign For Liberty
Dear Texas TAG Activist, You’ve heard about it, and now the time has come… Campaign For Liberty is leading the fight against red light cameras both in Texas and in other states. Now we bring the fight...
View ArticleAlongside Night Preview @ Next TAG Meeting May 26th
Alongside Night is a science fiction, action novel first published in the 70′s far ahead of its time. Michael, a local promoter, will be discussing how you can get involved promoting Alongside Night:...
View ArticleMay 26th TAG Meeting @ Sherlock’s 7-9pm
This is a very important meeting. If you are an active member of TAG, we do hope you can make this!
View ArticleBig News for Open Carry Advocates
A judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday against Arlington’s new law that bans demonstrators from handing out literature at intersections. Open Carry Tarrant County sued the city, saying...
View ArticleCitizens Commission on Human Rights Honors TAG
On September 26th, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) held their annual dinner and fundraiser. TAG was recognized for our success during the legislative session and for participation in the...
View ArticleEthical Argument Against Fluoridation.
Texans for Accountable Government takes an ethical stance against fluoridation. Taking an ethical stance against fluoridation is not a judgment on the efficacy of the practice itself, rather it’s a...
View ArticleEnding fluoridation: Another great victory.
TAG fought hard with Fluoride Free San Marcos to end fluoridation through the Prop 1 ballot measure. We stood victorious with 61% in favor of stopping this irrational policy. TAG stands against...
View ArticleWe defeated the Austin Courthouse Bond
TAG worked with the Travis County Tax Payers Union to defeat the courthouse bond, with a margin of 1064 votes. Coverage here. Congrats to Councilman Zimmerman, Bill Worsham, Leland Freeman, and the...
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