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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Peggy Venable, AFP-TX State Director <[email protected]> Date: Wed, May 27, 2009 at 1:24 PM To: Richard Martin <[email protected]> [image: Americans for Prosperity]<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/LFXGKOKGHR/3398532161> *Texas Weekly Roundup for the week ending May 30, 2009* *News and Views from Americans for Prosperity* - New Resource for Conservative Internet Activists<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_New> - Legislative Update<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_Legislative> - **Mark Your Calendars: “Begging for Billionaires” comes to Texas<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_Mark> - News from Around the Web<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_News> - Tea Party Logo Contest - Deadline Tonight!<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_Tea> - Become a Citizen Watchdog!<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_Become> - AFP-Texas Speaker’s Bureau<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_AFPTX> - Support AFP<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_Support> - AFP in the News<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_AFPinthenews><https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=5-KJLrhzj5c.en.&am=b7EwpdTWcKG5B92C0fQ2Y9WzMhYPVg#121835117f07abac_inthenews> *“The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.” — Ronald Reagan* *New Resource for Conservative Internet Activists* Americans for Prosperity unveiled a new online tool for internet activists at the RightOnline Blogger and Internet Activist Day at the State Capitol on May 23. This new online tool will allow bloggers and activists to network with each other from home while sharing information and helping influence public policy online. If you are a conservative blogger in Texas and would like to learn more about this new online tool, please e-mail Eliza Vielma at *[email protected]*. Gov. Rick Perry helped make the RightOnline day a huge success! He joined with AFP’s own Director of New Media Erik Telford in talking about why online activism is so crucial in today’s political world. Read more at *Voice of the Taxpayer* by *clicking here<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/CQVIKOKGHS/3398532161> *. Read what the bloggers from Prairie Pundit, Libertarian Republican and Texas Republic News had to say about the event by clicking the links below. *Prairie Pundit: **Blogger conference in Austin<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/ESBQKOKGHT/3398532161> * *Libertarian Republican:* *Rick Perry takes on Arnold: Vows to attract California businesses to Texas<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/NJBYKOKGHU/3398532161> * *Texas** **Republic** News: **Blogging from the Right: Perry Joins Conservatives to Discuss New Frontiers Online<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/DHFLKOKGHV/3398532161> * Watch video of Gov. Perry’s talk at AFP’s Vimeo site by *clicking here<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/IIFAKOKGHW/3398532161> .* Photos from the RightOnline day can be viewed *here.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/COWYKOKGHX/3398532161> *** *Legislative Update* Texas House Democrats are doing their best to deny the Republican’s Voter ID bill a floor debate. But while they use these stall tactics to prevent a vote on Voter ID, a lot of important bills are dying as deadlines pass. Read the new post about the Voter ID debacle on Voice of the Taxpayer by *clicking here.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/JODHKOKGHY/3398532161> * It’s too soon to say just what bills will live and which ones will have their time run out. So with the legislature in flux, we won’t be able to give a truly comprehensive rundown until after Sine Die on June 1. To stay up-to-date on the ebb and flow of bills in the legislature, be sure to visit the *Lone Star Report<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/EEPVKOKGHZ/3398532161> * and *Texas Republic News<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/EFCIKOKGIA/3398532161> *. *Mark Your Calendars: “Begging for Billionaires” comes to **Texas*** AFP-Texas is hosting an event in conjunction with the Texandance Film Festival in New Braunfels. On June 7, the property rights movie *Begging for Billionaires<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/OORTKOKGIB/3398532161> *, produced by Philip Klein, will be screened at 4:15 p.m. at the BraunTex Theater in downtown New Braunfels. Mr. Klein will be in attendance, and we’ll have a discussion following the event. *Click here for more information<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/NEISKOKGIC/3398532161> .* Email *[email protected]* with any questions. *News from Around the Web* Texas Republic News reporter and Iraq War Veteran James Bernsen wrote a moving piece about how Memorial Day is not just about remembering those who died for our freedom, but also about the full lives we are able to lead because of that freedom. *Read more here.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/FIKMKOKGID/3398532161> ** * *This week, Texas Watchdog reporters uncovered information showing that Sen. Royce West’s law firm represents a number of taxing entities in the **Dallas ** area. According to the Web site, “the Democrat provides legal counsel for a series of local governments and agencies including Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the city of **Dallas** and the Dallas Community College District. In 2008, the state senator’s 10-person law firm West and Associates<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/GOZBKOKGIE/3398532161>, where his son works as a paralegal<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/FNKZKOKGIF/3398532161>, billed at least five public-sector clients in his home county close to $1 million, a review of bond and legal records by Texas Watchdog reveals.” Read more here.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/BZRPKOKGIG/3398532161> And here on Voice of the Taxpayer.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/AFHDKOKGIH/3398532161> * *Tea Party Logo Conte**st - Deadline Tonight!* ** AFP is hosting a Tea Party logo contest for the July 4 Take Back America Tea Party! The winning logo will be featured on the *Take Back America Tea Party Web site<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/OVVXKOKGII/3398532161> * and will be printed on t-shirts to be handed out at the July 4 Tea Party. Deadline to submit a logo design is midnight tonight, May 27. You can e-mail the logo entries to *[email protected].* The winner will be announced in the AFP Weekly Roundup newsletter for June 6. The Take Back America Tea Party is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. *Become a Citizen Watchdog!* There’s no better way to get involved in the political process than by becoming an AFP Citizen Watchdog. As an AFP Citizen Watchdog, you can coordinate with other activists to follow your local, state and federal officials and make sure they spend your tax dollars the right way. If you’re interested in becoming an AFP Watchdog, contact Cindy Mallette at *[email protected]* or by calling 512-476-5905. *AFP-TX Speakers Bureau* If you’re interested in having a representative from our organization speak at your upcoming group meeting, e-mail *[email protected].* *Support AFP* Every dollar we spend in Texas, we raise in Texas. AFP-Texas counts on your generous support to see the *Defending the American Dream Agenda<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/LWUNKOKGIJ/3398532161> * become a reality in our state. *Please consider making a donation today.<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/CNWMKOKGIK/3398532161> * All of the money we raise in Texas is spent in Texas. Thank you for your support! *AFP in the News* AFP-Texas had five media hits this week. *Click here<http://capwiz.com/americansforprosperity/utr/1/FHDPKOIVOZ/HOVSKOKGIL/3398532161> * to see them. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the nation’s premier grassroots organization committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. 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