Governor Abbott reopens Texas
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November 21, 2011
Texas Freedom Network report reveals 600% growth in abstinence-plus and evidence-based sex education
A recent report on sex education released by the Texas Freedom Network found that abstinence-plus and evidence-based sex education approaches have gained significant ground on the abstinence-only approach most commonly taught in Texas schools. The number...
November 11, 2011
We Won: Confederate Plate Rejected
The tide is turning in Texas. Yesterday, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles unanimously rejected putting the Confederate flag on Texas license plates.
November 9, 2011
Sabotage: The Story Behind The Republican Party's "Top Political Priority"
This article was originally posted on Political Correction, a project of Media Matters. Congressional Republicans won't admit it, but President Obama's proposed American Jobs Act is popular — with voters and economists alike.
November 8, 2011
Student Loan Debt Approaches $1 Trillion
This year, student loan debt will top credit card debt at $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. Students took out a record-breaking $100 billion in loans in 2008. Adjusted for inflation, they are now borrowing twice as much as they did just a...
November 3, 2011
ALEC Exposed in Texas: The Money Trail
Who is funding ALEC? The vast majority of ALEC contributions come in the form of donations directly from the corporations and their corporate foundations. In fact, over the past 3 years ALEC’s legislative contributions were only $250,000 compared to $21.6...
October 31, 2011
It's working, they are listening
Yesterday, Progress Texas delivered over 22,000 signatures to board members of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles calling on them to reject the proposal by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to create a vanity license plate featuring the Confederate...
October 27, 2011
Rick Perry Changes His Mind on the Confederate Flag
On Wednesday, we learned that Gov. Perry has changed his mind about the state displaying the Confederate flag. In the past, Perry has supported the state displaying the Confederate flag. Perry stated that he does not support the Confederate battle flag...
October 26, 2011
Progress Texas Voter Guide On Proposed Texas Constitutional Amendments
Early voting is underway for the November 8, 2011 general election. There are 10 proposed constitutional amendments. Progress Texas supports the passage of all 10 of the propositions.
October 25, 2011
ALEC Exposed in Texas: ALEC 101
Here at Progress Texas, we are proud to announce a new project: ALEC Exposed in Texas. Nationally, the Center for Media and Democracy has launched ALEC Exposed with the goal of tracking the ways that corporations rewrite state laws behind closed doors...