Obstructionism doesn't help Texans According to his own website, Chip Roy will vote ‘NO’ on any legislation sponsored by a legislator who disagreed with him regarding 2023 government funding.
He holds this position regardless of the merits of the proposed law.
Is this the behavior of a representative who prioritizes the well-being of Texans?
For example, Roy’s was one of only three votes opposing recent common-sense legislation to improve access to federal courts, including the federal court in Alpine. He also was one of only two who opposed the Victims’ VOICES Act, a bill that clarifies restitution rights for victims.
Roy also advocates freezing spending for six months, which would require significant spending cuts to keep Social Security, Medicare, and defense spending on track.
Fortunately, the House ignored Roy’s demands and passed the 2024 spending bill.
Do Texans deserve a US Representative who obstructs if he doesn’t get his way? https://justfacts. votesmart.org/candidate/ key-votes/177319/chiproy https://roy.house.gov/ media/press-releases/ rep-roy-issues-statements- 3706-and-s-227 https://roy.house.gov/ media/press-releases/ rep-roy-issues-statementhr- 9747 https://www.crfb.org/ blogs/would-3-yearspending- freeze-balancebudget
Betsy Singleton San Marcos Early Voting
Early voting will soon begin, and Precinct 3 voters will select a new County Commissioner for the first time in several years. My time of service will end, and new leadership will have the opportunity to work on the issues important to us. Being your Commissioner is an amazing job that has provided me with a new perspective on my community and what matters most. There is no prerequisite for being a Commissioner, to be effective it takes a willingness to listen to others and understand what is important to them. Only what I have learned from my parents can surpass what I have learned during my time with the County. My experience representing you has made me a better person, and I thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve.
As we look to the future, we must stay committed to working together and respecting each other’s opinions.
The issues we face are becoming more sophisticated and will require a high level of energy from our county government.
For this reason, I am supporting Morgan Hammer for Precinct 3 Commissioner. We are fortunate to have two qualified and capable candidates for our consideration, however Morgan’s energy, willingness to learn and her ability to develop longlasting partnerships in our community will provide us with the best chance for success.
As a financial advisor, she has the financial tools to manage our tax dollars respectfully while investing in our future. I am continually impressed with her positive attitude and respect for others, and I truly believe she has the skills to accomplish the goals set for her by those she serves. Please consider Morgan when you head to the polls over the next few weeks, and please accept my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve you.
Lon A. Shell Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Chip Roy’s endorsement of Project 2025 is scary
My US Rep Chip Roy recently described Project 2025 as a necessary plan. Is it necessary to close the Department of Education, which protects equal access to education and provides financial aid? Is it really a good idea to put agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department under the president’s control? Legal experts say Project 2025 would undermine the rule of law and threaten our civil liberties. It would threaten emergency contraception and put limits on first trimester, mail-order abortion pills. Medicare and Social Security would be scaled back, climate change policies would be reversed, and the military could be deployed for domestic law enforcement. Based on his endorsement of Project 2025, another term for Roy scares me almost as much as another term for Trump.
Paul Murray San Marcos On the ballot
On the ballot this fall are crucial races beyond those for president, vicepresident, U.S. Senate or even U.S. Representative. Other pivotal races are for judges. Their decisions can shape – even change – laws our Legislature enacted.
In Hays County, we choose a State Senator and Representative.
There are county and local races too.
Every election matters. The character of the candidates, their plans and priorities matter.
When elected, their work affects the lives and future of those they serve.
Did you know some of representatives primarily attend events within safe spaces where only members of their own party will be? If they won’t listen to many points of view and aren’t open to other constituents, they are not public servants.
Transparency is avoided. They don’t answer questions – even from nonpartisan groups like the League of Women Voters or local newspapers– because they don’t have to. Their seats are gerrymandered, drawn to give them enough of the voters who will keep them in power and to prevent others from having the numbers to vote them out.
That is not freedom.
Their policies have limited or taken away freedoms for many Texans: freedom to vote for a better way, to read and learn truth in our schools, to make life and healthcare decisions for ourselves and our children, to be ourselves. Freedom from fear.
It’s a trend. Pretty soon, unless stopped by voters, the reins of government will remain in hands that have no intention of ever relinquishing power.
Texas is well on its way to that now. The next legislative session is one where more rights, freedoms, and the institutions built over the course of America’s history to foster them, will be under assault.
This election is our real chance to restore democracy and freedom – maybe for generations.
Vote!
Susan Raybuck Wimberley
