Texans - Write Your State Rep!

The Texas Senate has voted to accept the $555M in federal stimulus money for unemployment. This is the $555M that Governor Perry has vowed to veto on the grounds that taking these funds will commit Texas to future unfunded expenditures which will force the state to raise taxes.

The bill goes now to the House, where it is currently expected to pass. Write your representative to urge them to oppose this violation of our sovereignty. Here's my email to my rep:

I am writing to urge you to oppose the acceptance of $555M in federal stimulus aid for unemployment benefits. The reason for my opposition is that the stipulations that go along with the money require Texas to expand state programs indefinitely into the future, with no promise of continued federal funding. The federal government has no business dictating to TX what to do with OUR money - we did send it to Washington, after all. We have a right to live within our means.

You, I presume, took an oath of office to uphold the constitution and sovereignty of the State of Texas. That oath trumps any personal devotion to your party or to the President. Do your duty. Stand up for Texas.
Thank You

Also, it looks like the bill will pass the House. Governor Perry is expected to veto it, and his veto is expected to be upheld. Please write to the Governor to support him in this controversy.