Jessica Arman Testimony – HB507 Decriminalizing Marijuana
Watch video here: http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=37&clip_id=10586&entrytime=16888 Texans for Accountable Government Testimony of Jessica Arman, Steering Committee of...
View ArticleCenTex Flood Victim Donation Drive
Our neighbors are in need; many have lost everything. Will you help? Contact form below. Donations can be dropped off at Brave New Books 1904 Guadalupe Street, Austin any time between 9am-9pm. (Items...
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...
View ArticleTAG and AFF Host Special Screening of ‘Peace Officer’
Texans for Accountable Government and America’s Future Foundation – Austin Chapter, and Liberty on the Rocks- Austin cordially invite you to a special screening of “Peace Officer”, winner of the Grand...
View ArticlePress Release: Austin Groups Sponsor Film Screening
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** What: Austin Groups Sponsor Film Screening to Increase Awareness of Police Militarization When: Nov. 9th, 2015 Where: 6:30pm Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar 1120 S Lamar Blvd,...
View ArticleSan Marcos Official Ends Fluoridation on Nov. 12th, 2015
The City of San Marcos announced that today, Nov. 12th, industrial waste will no longer be added to the water supply, and that their water will drop to natural fluoride levels within 3 days. “At the...
View ArticleNovember 30th TAG Meeting – Scholtz Garten
Location: 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm to 9pm All ages welcome. There is a lot to cover at this meeting. We’ll be honoring members of the Fluoride Free San Marcos Coalition.
View ArticleTAG Endorses Rep. Simpson for Texas Senate
TAG is delighted to endorse Rep. David Simpson for Texas Senate. In the 84th Texas Legislature, Rep. Simpson introduced bills to repeal marijuana prohibition and civil asset forfeiture. Over the years,...
View ArticleTAG Holiday Party 12/28/15 @ Scholz Garten in AUSTIN TX
Food, drinks, awards, mingling, music, fun, fellowship. All ages. Starts at 7pm. 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
View ArticleTAG Joins The Austin Fight To Defend Ridesharing Technology
Generous pay and volunteer opportunities are available for those willing to blockwalk and gather petition signatures to stop a destructive Ordinance (ORDINANCE NO. 20151217-075) that goes into effect...
View ArticleTAG Hosting Panel Against Drug War: Cops, Docs and Clergy Event on Feb 13th
Cops, Docs and Clergy: Speaking with One Voice Against the War on Drugs. Decades ago, the War on Drugs was championed as an effort to prevent drug abuse. Since then, this war has cost the United States...
View Article65k Signatures Collected To Combat Regulations On Ridesharing
The signature petition drive was a success. Congrats to Ridesharing Works as well as the many TAG activists that collected signatures over the last couple of weeks. New Coverage: >> Texas Tribune...
View ArticleKXAN Interview: Why we support Ann Kitchen’s recall.
Kylie McGivern at KXAN news contacted Justin Arman, TAG’s ED, to ask for comment about TAG supporting the effort to recall Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen, of District 5. This aired yesterday on...
View ArticleTAG Hosts Panel To End Drug War with Texas Judge, Reverend, and Doctor
Contact: Justin Arman For Immediate Release: Friday, February 5, 2016 Justin.Arman@tagexas.org TEXAS JUDGE JOINS DOCS, CLERGY TO DISCUSS DRUG WAR EXIT STRATEGIES WITH TEXANS FOR ACCOUNTABLE...
View ArticleTAG Hosted Two Drug War Panels On Saturday
TAG hosted two Drug War panels at the Republican Liberty Caucus State Convention and Huston Tillotson University. Panel included Rev. Alexander Sharp, Dr. Bryon Adinoff, and Texas Judge John Delaney...
View ArticleAn update on the APD Body Camera Policy
Austin City Council will consider Austin Police Department’s $17 million proposal to hire Taser as its body camera contractor this Thursday, May 19. The City Council meeting starts at 9:55 a.m. on...
View ArticleJune 27th: 2nd Annual Civil Forfeiture Panel with Institute for Justice,...
Civil Forfeiture has also been called ‘Policing For Profit’ because it is the ability for law enforcement agencies to take a person’s property and keep it without a criminal conviction. Civil...
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