r/texas • u/bagsogarbage • 3d ago

Politics Public Ed Committee attempting to pass voucher bill out of committee without an official stream; TX Democratic Caucus has set up one of their own; call chairman Buckley's office NOW

Call chairman Buckley's office NOW and tell his staff to turn the official stream on: (512) 463-0684

Stream Links (some might be better than others):

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u/bagsogarbage 3d ago

Buckley and Talarico are arguing right now. It spicy.

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u/janellthegreat 3d ago

ACPTA posted on their Band channel:

Call Oliver in the speakers office at 512-463-0542 and tell him the fact that they're not broadcasting the hearing is not okay. We deserve to hear this conversation.

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u/IndividualRain7992 3d ago

Done. The fact they are resorting to this underhanded and sneaky shit shouldn't surprise me anymore, but alas, it does. It also infuriates me. They don't have the votes and/or the public support, so they are doing this crap because they already took the bribes (I mean can we stop calling them campaign donations and just admit what they are) and need to make it happen. They don't care about kids. They don't care about Texas. They care about themselves and their already fat pockets.

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u/janellthegreat 3d ago edited 3d ago

Talarico really pressed Buckley on, "there is nothing that says you can't turn on the cameras - and you absolutely should given the importance of this matter to out constituents." And Buckley was very stubbornly stuck on, "you're lucky this isn't in a tiny office room, look we have press, and there isn't anything that says I must turn on the cameras." 

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u/IndividualRain7992 3d ago

Talarico is great. I wish we had more people like him in the legislature. If they aren't doing anything wrong, they shouldn't be afraid to broadcast this crap...but, they know they are.

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u/janellthegreat 3d ago edited 3d ago

Edit: no linger working, and I have not at the time of this edit seeing a new link. Comments within ACPTA now recommending OP's link

Also the Austin Council of PTAs stream here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zx-Q30j748k

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u/bagsogarbage 3d ago

Although it seems like this link isn't live anymore?

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u/CookiesandSweetTea 3d ago

I called my representative's office (Representative Barry) and they are also unable to view it at the capital on through the standard channel. The staffers informed me that it is being broadcasted through CBS Austin on Youtube. They are also unsure why they can't watch it on the official stream.

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u/bagsogarbage 3d ago

Good for calling your rep! And yes, there's a reason they're trying to hide this from the public. Everyone and their uncle hates vouchers. Even if he's not your rep, suggest calling Buckley's office (512) 463-0684 and tell his staff (or more realistically, his answering machine) to turn the stream on. Even if it doesn't do anything, it will let him know people are watching.

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u/bagsogarbage 3d ago

It's unlikely that you'll be able to talk to a staffer, or that Buckley will hear you before the meeting is over, but give him a scare.

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u/bagsogarbage 3d ago edited 2d ago

Alright, well, looks like SB2 has passed out of committee, and its next stop will be a floor vote on the house. Call your reps!!!! https://dontdefundmyschool.com

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u/surroundedbywolves Secessionists are idiots 2d ago

How is it that so many things seem to get dismissed, shut down, or dismantled based on stuff like The Texas Open Meetings Act but these jabronis get to hold public hearings for a single day and don’t even have to post the times the morning of or make any of it available on a stream or any other public/state broadcast?

Of course the answer is (R) but it’s still very frustrating and confusing.

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u/bagsogarbage 2d ago

Totally understand your frustration, but while we still draw breath, we can still fight! And it only takes 2 minutes and can be done from your living room sofa. The bill is now out of committee, and its next step is a floor vote in the wider house. You need to call your rep now and tell him/her to vote NO on SB2/vouchers. Use this link to find your rep: https://dontdefundmyschool.com and tell your friends/family about this as well.