THE REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS OF TEXAS eNEWSLETTER
November 9, 2003
http://www.rlctexas.org
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IN THIS ISSUE:
o JERRY PATTERSON NEXT LIBERTARIAN DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER
o NEXT RLC AUSTIN MEETING - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th
o RLC OF TEXAS OPPOSES SILLY LICENSE PLATE FRAME LAW
o COUNTDOWN TO THE TEXAS GOP 2004 SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION
o REPUBLICAN ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR 2004
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TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER JERRY PATTERSON TO BE LIBERTARIAN
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER FOR NOVEMBER:
The Distinguished Speaker Series is open the public, and all political
affiliations are welcome. It takes place the third Sunday each month at the
LCRA Hancock Building conference room, 3700 Lake Austin Bl at 3:45. For
more information call 512-467-1776.
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NEXT RLC AUSTIN SOCIAL - THIS FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 14th:
(relaxed atmosphere, come by after work or stop in when you can!):
o LOCATION: Thai Tara, 601 W. 6th St.,
o TIME: show up anytime between 6PM and 8PM
o CONTACT INFORMATION: John Reed, jreed@rlctexas.net or
Don Zimmerman, dzimmerman@rlctexas.net , (512) 577-8842
o NOTE: IF THE WEATHER IS NICE, LOOK FOR THE TABLE ON THE
OUTSIDE BACK DECK, WITH THE AMERICAN FLAG.
o CLICK here for MAP:
http://www.rlctexas.net/images/thai_tara.jpg .
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RLC OF TEXAS OPPOSES SILLY LICENSE PLATE FRAME LAW:
Dear Liberty-Lover,
Our legislature decided that we have too much freedom. They have
decided that the need to raise revenue with selectively-enforced
traffic laws is more important than your right to free speech using a
license plate frame. SB 439, effective September 1, 2003, outlawed
any license plate frame that covers any portion of the design or
lettering of a license plate (i.e. any part of the "Texas" name on
the plate). Depending on the specific style of license plate you
have, our frame may violate the new law. But if you joined or
renewed as a member in 2003, we sent you a license plate frame.
Rest assured that the RLC of Texas opposes silly laws such as
this one. With your support, we hope to replace some of the
legislators who consistently vote for more power for the powerful at
the expense of Texans.
Sincerely,
RLC of Texas
PS. Feel free to write your Texas legislators to tell them how you
feel about such ridiculous laws or call them. In addition, here is the
contact information for the two Authors of this license plate frame law:
Representative Peggy Hamric:
(281) 890-1200
(512) 463-0496
Senator Jon Lindsay
(281) 583-1011
(512) 463-0107
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COUNTDOWN TO THE TEXAS GOP 2004 SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION:
By Bill Zimmerman, Communications Director
"It is not the critic who counts. Not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and
comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great
devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause. Who, at the best, knows
in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, at
least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those
timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. " -Teddy Roosevelt
Texas RLC activists,
Take action now to become a precinct chair and make a difference in the
Texas Republican Party's future candidates and their legislation. This
article,
below, will detail how to do that.
This elected Republican Party post is best described from our web site:
http://www.rlctexas.net/membership/training/precinct_committeeman.htm
To become your Precinct Chair:
o First Step: Determine your precinct number by contacting your county
officials (unfortunately there is no easy web-based method). Go to this site
to determine who to contact in your county:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml
o Second Step: File to run. Go here for the form:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/a2-1pm.pdf
o Third Step: Complete the form for your precinct and have a notary
endorse your oath that you will "support and defend the Constitution and
laws of the United States and of the State of Texas." When you win you
will be an office holder in the Republican Party, a place where you can make
more of a difference in defending the Constitution.
o Fourth Step: Submit the completed form, as detailed on the reverse side:
"The application shall be filed with the [Republican] county chair or the
secretary of the county executive committee, if there is one." The filing
deadline is January 2, 2004 to be on the primary election ballot of
March 9, 2004.
o Fifth Step: Run a campaign. Your County Chair will be your friend or foe,
depending on whether you are seen as a 'fresh talent' asset or a threat to
the old guard. Volunteer to serve as an election judge. If you will serve as
an election judge or other party worker bee, you should get party support.
For voter support, round up as many of your precinct neighbors as possible
and inform them of the place and date when they can vote for you. Most
people vote for personality, not issues, so if you are sincere and work the
process, you will likely get elected. Many precinct chair positions go
unfilled / uncontested.
Time to make a difference. Countdown to the 2004 San Antonio
Convention. If you have questions, contact:
Bill Zimmerman
Texas RLC - Communications Director
817-421-1314
wzimmerman@rlctexas.net
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REPUBLICAN ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR 2004:
o October 4, 2003 - Filing begins for party office of precinct chair
o December 3, 2003 - Filing begins for party office of county chair and all
public offices
o January 2, 2004 - Filing deadline (6:00 p.m.) for candidates to be on the
ballot - all offices
o February 17-27, 2004 - General Primary Election Early Voting by Personal
Appearance
o March 2, 2004 - 2004 PRIMARY ELECTION
o March 20, 2004 - 2004 Senatorial District Conventions
o April 12-16, 2004 - Runoff Primary Election Early Voting by Personal
Appearance
o April 20, 2004 - 2004 Primary Runoff Election
o May 10, 2004 - County Chair & Precinct Chairs begin 2-year term of office
o June 3-5, 2004 - 2004 Republican State Convention in San Antonio
o August 30, 2004 - Republican National Convention convenes in New York City
o September 2, 2004 - Republican National Convention adjourns
o October 18-29, 2004 - General Election Early voting by personal appearance
o November 2, 2004 - GENERAL ELECTION
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JOIN US!
If you like what we're doing and you'd like to be a part of our
organization, consider contacting us at HQ@rlctexas.net . If you
are still sitting on the fence, undecided about joining other like
minded Republican friends in the Republican Liberty Caucus of
Texas, please consider it. We look forward to your commitment to
joining us in our fight for LIBERTY. Our main focus is to encourage
fellow Republicans to get involved in pro-LIBERTY Republican
campaigns, to win. In order to accomplish this goal we need to
continue to grow our network of pro-Liberty Republicans. There is
strength in numbers. We want to work with you. Join us today. If
you can't contribute financially but would like to volunteer for an
upcoming campaign please contact us: HQ@rlctexas.net or call us at
(512) 577-8842. In addition, please forward our eNewsletters to
those that might enjoy our reports or want to learn about us.
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o Option B:
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The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas
Mail to:
Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas
201 W. Stassney Lane 181-B
Austin, TX 78745
Membership Options (Receive RLC License Plate Frame and One
Ounce Silver "Liberty" Dollar):
[ ] $30 Regular Membership
[ ] $50 Premium Membership
[ ] $100 Sustaining Membership
[ ] $250 Patron Membership
Special Membership Options. (Receive RLC License Plate Frame):
[ ] $20 Military Membership
[ ] $20 Student Membership
[ ] $15 Emeritus Membership (Age 65 and above)
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OUR PURPOSE:
After decades of New Deal and Great Society social activism ...
combined with the rapid decline in civics and American history
education in our government-run public schools ... mixed with a
growing population of ill-informed and apathetic voters ...
government at every level in this country continues to be too big,
too intrusive and too expensive.
Founded in 1990, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas works to
advance the principles of limited government, individual liberty and
free markets within the Republican Party and throughout Texas.
Our focus is on a broad range of issues, including education, taxation,
property rights, gun rights, free speech, federalism and the proper
role of government.
In addition to giving disenfranchised smaller-government Republicans
a home by creating incentive to stay in our party, the Republican
Liberty Caucus of Texas helps avoid a potential exodus to Libertarian,
Constitutional, and other third parties, which would end up weakening
our thin margin over the Democrats, thus opening the door to
big-government victories from leftist candidates. The Republican
Liberty Caucus of Texas is proud to promote the GOP's
smaller-government message. Our limited government, individual
liberty and free market ideas will win by inclusion. There is
strength in numbers.
While rolling back decades of government "nannyism" will require a
great deal of public education and grassroots lobbying, the most
important means of changing public policy is to change public officials.
Therefore, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas works to elect
pro-liberty Republicans to offices at all levels, partisan and
non-partisan, in both primary and general elections.
The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas is committed not to just
electing more Republicans ... but better ones, as well.
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COMMITTEE:
Executive Director:
Mr. Don Zimmerman
Austin, TX
(512) 577-8842
dzimmerman@rlctexas.net
Chairman:
Mr. Jerry Patterson
Austin, TX
jpatterson@rlctexas.net
Vice Chairman:
Penny Langford
Angleton, TX
plangford@rlctexas.net
Secretary:
Mr. John Reed
Buda, TX
jreed@rlctexas.net
Treasurer:
Mr. Richard Relph
Austin, TX
rrelph@rlctexas.net
At-Large:
Mr. Trey Summitt
Dallas, TX
gsummitt@rlctexas.net
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