Representatives of the San Antonio Tea Party recently met with the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, to discuss current issues affecting Texas citizens.  Also attending the meeting were Representative Lyle Larson (R-District 122), Steve Baysinger of the Tenth Amendment Center (Texas), and the members of the representatives’ staffs.

Representatives Straus and Larson spoke of several major successes of the recently completed 82nd Legislature.  These include the Voter Identification Bill, Eminent Domain Bill, Loser Pays Tort Reform, and the Sonogram Bill.

Other issues discussed included:

-       Interstate compacts, a movement spearheaded by the Texas Public Policy Foundation for the purpose of shielding state regulatory autonomy from federal interference, e.g., counter to ObamaCare, EPA environmental meddling, etc.;

-       Border security and immigration (both legal and illegal);

-       Term limits for Texas legislators;

-       TX budget issues, including use of the “Rainy Day Fund” and the future impacts of ObamaCare; and

-       Water rights.

The exchange was open and candid, and the outcome was positive in hearing directly from these representatives how they see their roles, accomplishments, and future directions.  Both gentlemen spoke convincingly of the need to get conservative governments in place, and the importance of the Tea Party movement in achieving that outcome.  Both foresee a tough budget process in the future if the voters do not elect conservatives at all levels of government to repeal the ineffective policies of the current Washington administration.

The Tea Party representatives who attended the meeting appreciated the open exchange and believe this was a good foundation for future meetings.  Look forward to seeing and hearing from these legislators at future SATP events!

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