January 2012

Print/Online

School Choice: Why?
Liberty's Generation | January 27, 2012
Here are some stats to keep in mind (information derived from a compilation by Americans for Prosperity in the article “Education Dollars can be Cut without Cutting into Classrooms”).

Bell County political activist, candidate training scheduled
Examiner | January 26, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by American Majority and Americans for Prosperity - Texas, will equip residents of Bell and surrounding ...

Americans for Prosperity Director to Speak at Conservative Club
Dolphin Talk - Port O'Connor/Seadrift News | January 26, 2012
Peggy Venable, Texas State Director of Americans for Prosperity, will be the featured speaker at the February 14th meeting of the Conservative Club. A native ...

Candidate Ernie Beltz Signs Americans for Prosperity-Texas Pledge
Texas Insider | January 24, 2012
Beltz joins more than 50 elected officials and candidates that have signed Americans for Prosperity's Defending the American Dream pledge across Texas on the federal state ...

American Majority to Train Grassroots in Bell County
PushJunction | January 22, 2012
One person can make a difference, but working together we will make even greater strides,” says Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity.

Nonprofit group joins opposition to sand dunes lizard
Midland Reporter Telegraph | January 17, 2012
Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity-Texas, returned to the area Tuesday to protest plans by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Dune Sagebrush Lizard as endangered.. "We think the lizard is truly endangering jobs in West Texas ...

CTxPAC coming February 3rd and 4th - Register Today!
Texas Legislative Update | January 17, 2012
Other founding sponsor's of the event include Americans for Prosperity –Texas, FreedomWorks, New Revolution Now, and numerous Tea Party groups from ...

Conservative Texans Politican Action Conference
Ramparts360 | January 16, 2012
Americans for Prosperity, TexasPlease join us for the first-ever Conservative Texans Political Action Conference ...

Americans for Prosperity to protest dunes sagebrush lizard listing
Midland Reporter Telegraph | January 16, 2012
Texas chapter of Americans For Prosperity will announce its opposition to listing the dune sagebrush lizard as endangered during a press conference at 10 a.m. ...

Would you give Ted Poe an "A?"
Beaumont Enterprise | January 14, 2012
The conservative political advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity, thinks ol’ Ted graded out at the top pf his class.

Americans for Prosperity Releases Mid-Term Congressional Scorecard for First Session of 112th Congress
Ramparts 360 | January 13, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – Texas director Peggy Venable today commended the six Texas Congressional members who ...

Congressional Scorecard for 1st Session of the 112th Congress Released by Americans for Prosperity
Texas Insider | January 13, 2012
“These members who rated well on this important scorecard are defending the American dream and protecting Economic freedom,” said Venable. Members who rated an A are: Senator John Cornyn, Congressmen Joe Barton, Jeb Hensarling, and Ted Poe. ...

T.J. Fabby Pledges to Defend the American Dream
The Texas Report | January 10, 2012
Americans for Prosperity, today, applauded T.J. Fabby for signing their pledge to Texas taxpayers to Defend the American Dream by reducing ...

Radio & TV

Do Lawmakers Need to Get Back to Austin to Fix Texas School Funding?
News 92FM - Houston | January 31, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Scott Braddock regarding school finance in Texas.
AUDIO: School Debate Part I
AUDIO: School Debate Part II

The Word 98.5/99.3 - KLGO Austin | January 29, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the State of the Union Address and AFP's Virtual Watch Party.

KWEL 1070AM | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the State of the Union and AFP's Virtual Watch Party.

Obama: State Of Union Getting Stronger
Fox 7 Austin | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by Foti Kallergis regarding AFP-Texas' State of the Union Virtual Watch Party.

KWEL 1070AM | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding AFP-Texas' State of the Union Virtual Watch Party and National School Choice Week.

90.1 FM - KPFT Houston | January 24, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed regarding National School Choice Week.

Live and Let Live - 90.1 FM Austin | January 22, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Gary Johnson regarding the Sagebrush Lizard and School Choice Week.

The Word 98.5/99.3 - KLGO Austin | January 22, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding National School Choice Week.

Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) - Odessa, TX
Good Morning, West Texas | January 18, 2012
...lizard as an endangered species. the texas members of "americans for prosperity" leading the protest... fighting what they call "government intrusion"...into businesses across the country. they fear ...

Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) - Odessa, TX
CBS 7 Morning News (News)- KOSA | January 18, 2012
...made "americans for prosperity,".. a political activist organization.. was in midland urging west ...

Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) - Odessa, TX
Newswest 9 Sunrise (News) | January 18, 2012
...they're called americans for prosperity .....and they say it's more important to be heard now than ever before. geena martinez ...

Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) - Odessa, TX
Good Morning, West Texas | January 18, 2012
...lizard as an endangered species. the texas members of "americans for prosperity" leading the protest... fighting what they call "government intrusion"...into businesses across the country. they fear ...

Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) - Odessa, TX
Newswest 9 Early Sunrise (News) | January 18, 2012
...tuesday. americans for prosperity is urging everyone...to get in their opinions... before time runs out... they worried if the ...

Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) - Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News at 10 (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
...made "americans for prosperity,"...a political activist organization...wa s in midland today urging west ...

Protests Continue Against Dunes Sagebrush Lizard In Midland
KMID ABC2 News at 10 (News) - Odessa, TX | January 17, 2012
...lizard as an endangered species. it was led by the texas members of americans for prosperity. that group fights what they call government intrusion into business across the country. and they say this is a classic ...

Time is Ticking for Dune Sagebrush Lizard Public Comment Session
KWES (NBC) - Odessa, TX | NewsWest 9 at 6pm | January 17, 2012
Click here to view NewsWest9's video segment
They're called Americans for Prosperity and they're joining the fight to stop the US Fish and Wildlife Service from adding the dune sagebrush lizard to the endangered species list. They said it's more important now than ever to be heard. ...

Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) - Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News at 6 (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
...that's right, the americans for prosperity held a press conference today to protest the listing of the lizard. it was held at the ...

Americans for Prosperity on KWES (NBC) - Odessa, TX
KWES (NBC) - Odessa, TX | NewsWest 9 at 5pm | January 17, 2012
...this morning a group called americans for prosperity held a conference at the petroleum museum in midland... the group is a voice ...

Americans for Prosperity on KMID (ABC) - Odessa, TX
KMID ABC2 News (News)| NewsWest 9 at 5pm | January 17, 2012
...endangered species. it was led by the texas members of americans for prosperity. that group fights what they call government intrusion into business across the country. and they say this is a classic ...

Your Voice In The Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Matter 01/17/12
CBS 7 - KOSA | January 17, 2012
A national organization was in midland today urging west Texans to voice their concerns not to prevent the lizard from being listed but to help strengthen the fight once it is listed. The “Americans for Prosperity,” held a press conference today to ...

Protest Against The Listing Of The Dunes Sagebrush Lizard 01/17/2012
CBS 7 - KOSA | January 17, 2012
Midland, Texas – A protest will be held today against the listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on the Endangered Species List. Texas Americans For Prosperity ...

Americans for Prosperity on KOSA (CBS) - Odessa, TX
CBS 7 News: Front Page (News)- KOSA | January 17, 2012
...texas "americans for prosperity" held a press conference to address the impact of the ...

KWEL 1070AM | January 16, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the Sagebrush Lizard Protest/Press Conference.

KWEL 1070AM | January 13, 2012
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment regarding the Sagebrush Lizard Protest/Press Conference.

The Word 98.5/99.3 - KLGO Austin | January 8, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding the primary process in Texas.

KWEL 1070AM | January 3, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jason Moore regarding the Sagebrush Lizard, Coburn's 'Wastebook', CTxPAC & Local Government Spending and Bond Initiative in Midland.

The Word 98.5/99.3 - KLGO Austin | January 2, 2012
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Laurie Purkis regarding our AFP Citizen Watchdog Program, the upcoming CTxPAC event,and our AFP trainings.

December 2011

Radio & TV

KWEL 1070AM | December 27, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed by Jason Moore on discuss the Sagebrush Lizard.

'Wastebook' details outrageous government spending
KEYE-TV | December 20, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed regarding the 'Wastebook'. The 2011 WASTEBOOK, A Guide to some of the Most Wasteful and Low Priority Government Spending of 2011 by Cong. Tom Coburn (R-OK)…your tax dollars at work, or not. It’s enough to “frost your cupcakes.”

KWEL 1070AM | December 20, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jason Moore for Capitol Watchdog segment.

Beauty of Politics | December 19, 2011
Peggy Venable discusses current events.

KWEL 1070AM | December 14, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jason Moore for Capitol Watchdog segment.

Terry Lowry Radio Show | December 13, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Terry Lowry regarding the Sagebrush Lizard and it's impact on the West Texas economy.

KWEL 1070AM | December 6, 2011
Peggy Venable was interviewed by radio host Jason Moore for Capitol Watchdog segement.

Hollywood & Tax Cuts Oh My!
Beauty of Politics | December 5, 2011
Peggy and Mary Ann talk about some hot political topics from Hollywood and the Occupy movement to Obama and his so called tax cuts.

Print/Online

Americans for Prosperity Applauds State Representative Jim Landtroop
Jim Landtroop Campaign | December 31, 2011
Landtroop authored/co-authored many pieces of legislation which ... 85) for signing the group's Defending the American Dream Pledge. ...

Guest View: Leapin' lizard! Speak up now!
Odessa American | December 25, 2011
A little lizard or thousands of jobs? The livelihoods of thousands of West Texas families are endangered and action must be taken today. If the government moves forward with a plan to name the three-inch long Dunes Sagebrush Lizard to the endangered species list, tens of thousands of jobs in Texas will be lost and millions of dollars will be removed from the economy, devastating our fragile recovery.

A little lizard or thousands of jobs?
My West Texas | December 23, 2011
By Peggy Venable The livelihoods of thousands of West Texas families are endangered, ... Peggy Venable grew up in West Texas and is the State Director of ...

Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. Senate Candidate Lela Pittenger
Ameriborn News | December 10, 2011
Austin—The Texas chapter of the free market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-TX) today applauded U.S. Senate candidate Lela Pittenger for signing the group’s “No Climate Tax Pledge.” Pittenger joins more than 575 bipartisan lawmakers and candidates on the federal, state and local levels pledging to “oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.”

Texas activist receives American for Prosperity national recognition
Estate of Denial | December 9, 2011
It should come as no secret that at Estate of Denial®, we love grassroots activism! With that, the past seven or so months have brought the opportunity to work with Killeen resident Jonathan Okray, organizer of a city council recall effort that has lead to replacement of his town’s entire seven-member council.

Lizard Could Take Down the West Texas Oil Industry?
Ramparts 360 - December 9
via Peggy Venable | December 9, 2011 | Americans for Prosperity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the public comment period in its move to add the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard to its endangered species list. If that happens, it could spell trouble for the oil industry in West Texas and across the country. The public comment period has been extended through Jan. 18. This is your chance to weigh in on the importance of protecting this vital industry in Texas, and your gas prices!

Texan Named ‘Watchdog of the Month’
Texas Insider | December 9
The national office of Americans for Prosperity has named Killeen resident Jonathan Okray the organization’s “Watchdog of the Month” for December. Okray lead a successful effort to hold members of the Killeen City Council accountable for their decision to pay outgoing City Manager Connie Green $750,000 after he resigned under suspicious circumstances.

Okray gains national recognition
Killeen Daily Herald | December 9
On Friday, the national office of Americans for Prosperity named Okray its December "Watchdog of the Month." AFP is a grassroots organization that advocates limited government and free markets on the local, state and federal levels. In October, its Texas office recognized Okray as its "Watchdog of the Month," as well.

One man’s movement spurs Killeen council recall
Killeen Daily Herald | December 3
In October, the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, which is connected to oil billionaire David H. Koch, named Okray "Watchdog of the Month" because of the recall effort. On the conservative group's website, Texas State Director Peggy Venable said Okray's actions embodied "the spirit of Americans for Prosperity and our goal of restoring the right of citizens to decide just how much government they want and are willing to pay for."

November 2011

A proposal to save businesses and jobs
Corpus Christi Caller-Times - November 26
Peggy Venable is Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity, a proponent of limited government.Even with unemployment in Texas remaining under the national rate of over nine percent, our federal government must concern itself — first and foremost — with getting Americans back to work. Jobs in Texas are created by small businesses. They are the top employer in the state and backbone of its economy.

Critics say UT faculty productivity study raises more questions than it answers
Texas Independent - November 18
Peggy Venable, state director for Americans for Prosperity Texas, wrote on the AFP blog that it is “outrageous that this public university produces a study at taxpayer expense and provides it to the media while embargoing it for several days so the public cannot review or comment on the study as it is released by the media.”

Blocked by OccupyDC Protesters
ARRA News Service - November 5
Bill Smith: Eliza Vielma of AFP Texas took the above photo of me trying to convince OccupyDC protesters to allow several of us to leave the Washington Convention Center (D.C.) via a side entrance. Note that all the doors were blocked by the bodies of protesters. The cameraman with the long hair was also taking pictures but at this point in time, still do not know if he was a friendly or not.

Inside Occupy DC, talk turns to ‘violence’ and ‘revolution’
The Daily Caller - November 10
During a conference hosted by the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, Occupy DC protesters barricaded the doors of the Washington Convention Center, making it impossible for participants to leave. Protesters banged on glass doors, shouted at attendees and got into a few scuffles with police, video taken by The Daily Caller showed.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/11/10/inside-occupy-dc-talk-turns-to-violenc...

The Cain-Gingrich Debate On November 5, 2012 - A Great Disappointment!
Texas GOP Vote - November5
Cain said with authority and arrogance, “I spoke to a group of doctors just a couple of days ago. Loser pay laws, whether they pass state level or federal level, losers pay because that’s what is driving up the cost of malpractice insurance that’s what causing doctors to practice defensive medicine and loser pay laws would be a big step towards overall tort reform.” The audience either uninformed or polite applauded his ‘idea’. Cain must not have known that Texas already has this law or the moderator, Ben Streusand, Chairman of the Texas Advisory Board of Americans for Prosperity, thought Texans should hear this magnificent revelation coming from Cain.

Letter: Tea partyers being manipulated
Chico Enterprise-Record - November 4
Here's how the Koch brothers operate. In 2004, David Koch started an organization called the Americans for Prosperity Foundation. He is chairman of their board. Peggy Venable, who works for this foundation, said one of its roles is to help educate tea party activists and to provide them with lists of elected officials to target. However the Koch brothers vigorously deny any association with or direct contributions to the tea party. Why the stealth?

Cain, Gingrich debate targets hard issues with historic format
The Courier of Montgomery County - November 5
Moderated by U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, and Texas Chairman of Americans for Prosperity Ben Streusand, the two men set the stage and prompted several questions for the candidates about entitlements before they discussed possible solutions among themselves to a crowd that was eager to hear them.

October 2011

‘No Climate Tax’ Pledge Signed by Dianne Costa
Texas Insider - October 24
The one thing elected officials should all be able to agree on is that global warming shouldn’t be used as an excuse to hike taxes on citizens and businesses,” said Peggy Venable, State Director of the Texas chapter of the free market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-TX).

Millions of dollars in state-owned assets missing
KVUE - October 27
In the last four years, departments reported more than $80 million in missing and stolen equipment, electronics, and weapons.

It's a number that Peggy Venable with Americans for Prosperity, a taxpayer watchdog organization, says is unacceptable.

"I think taxpayers should be outraged at this," Venable said.

Live and Let Live radio with Gary Johnson
Topics:
• AFP Summit
• US Dept of Ed’s 32nd birthday
• Economic Freedom Tour

Capital Tonight: Perry may be down, be he's not out
YNN News - October 20
Peggy Venable from the conservative think tank Americans for Prosperity agrees with the governor’s decision. "People in public service need to consider it public service,” Venable said. “We don't expect them to stay there their whole careers and I think those salaries need to be more in line with what the taxpayer believes is appropriate with these agencies."

New TxDOT director appointment draws scrutiny
YNN News - October 20
Peggy Venable with Americans for Prosperity, a conservative government watchdog organization, said engineer or not, TxDOT needs a leader. "There are certainly plenty of engineers on staff at the Department of Transportation. I think what we need is someone who actually has management experience and the ability to pull that department together and to make sure that it is working for the taxpayers," Venable said.

GUEST COLUMN: Estate planning's dark side
Odessa American - October 20
Legal consumers should understand that “proper estate planning” is not the failsafe asset protection mechanism touted in legal industry product sales pitches. In fact, today’s legal environment is a breeding ground often using these instruments in ways contrary to their intended purposes.

Perry rides new ad, fading poll numbers into Western Republican debate
KVUE Austin - October 18
Cindy Mallette with Conservative political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity says candidates' best bet will be to reinforce their business bona fides. "What they need to say tonight would be, 'I'm going to support the free market.' 'I'm going to let business do what business does best, which is create jobs,'" said Mallette.

Fundraising shows it’s still a two man race
Houston Chronicle - October 17
Cain’s campaign manager and a number of aides have worked for Americans for Prosperity, or AFP, the advocacy group founded with support from billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, which lobbies for lower taxes and less government regulation and spending. Cain credits a businessman who served on an AFP advisory board with helping devise his “9-9-9” plan to rewrite the nation’s tax code. And his years of speaking at AFP events have given the businessman and radio host a network of loyal grassroots fans.

AFP’s Defending the American Dream Summit scheduled Nov. 4-5
Estate of Denial - October 8
Thanks to Americans for Prosperity Texas for posting our recent Can Texans (or anyone) protect themselves from probate abuse? column in the AFP weekly update.

The Word 98.5/99.3 - KLGO Austin
Peggy discusses Keystone Pipeline, Class Warfare, DAD Summit.

September 2011

Americans For Prosperity Foundation Policy Advisor Weighs In on Wilco
The Wilco Watchdog - September 30
Americans For Prosperity is over 100,000 members strong in Texas. The Wilco Watchdog is honored to have such a well respected conservative taxpayer advocacy organization dedicated to our efforts.

Higher Ed Oversight Committee Revisits "Solutions"
Texas Tribune - September 21
Peggy Venable, Texas director of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, a conservative advocacy group, said organizations such as hers and the Texas Public Policy Foundation have "every right and every responsibility" to push for higher education reforms.

News Radio 590 AM - KLBJ
Peggy interviewed regarding School Vouchers.

Captain Watchdog - KWEL
Peggy interviewed about the Texas/EPA conflict, Defending the American Dream Summit

Americans for Prosperity Director to Speak Before Llano County Republican Club
Llano News - September 7
The Llano County Republican Club is honored to announce that the Director for the Texas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity will be the guest speaker at our September 13 meeting.

August 2011

Money for nothing
World Magazine - August 27
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District provides a good case study of administrative bloat in public schools, says Cindy Mallette of The Red Apple Project, the education finance watchdog arm of the Texas chapter of Americans For Prosperity.

Are You Ready to Rock The Ivory Tower?!
Smart Girl Politics - August 21
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has launched a new campaign called Rock The Ivory Tower whose goal is to "get Texans engaged in the issue in order to help make universities more affordable, accessible and transparent for college students and taxpayers."

Americans for Prosperity slams UT regent for ‘elitist’ community college suggestion
American Independent - August 19
On the way to building up its youth outreach efforts, the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, through its America’s Next Impact project, has hosted “Generation Debt” happy hour gatherings in San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, to round up young people concerned about higher education reform and the federal debt.

Who Supports the Tea Party? An Interview with Dallas Tea Party Organizer Ken Emanuelson
Texas GOP Vote - August 15
Interest groups have their own interests---so you may agree on things and not others. So Michael Quinn Sullivan of Empower Texans might send something out that I’ll send along to our lists, but that doesn’t mean I’ll always be on the same side as Michael Sullivan on every issue. Same with Peggy Venable and Americans for Prosperity, or any of the other groups we align with. The key is to find those allies that you can agree with enough of the time that you can cooperate and push together in the same direction.

Generation Debt Happy Hour Tour Hits Dallas
KDAF - August 14, 2011
"Were on a generation debt happy hour tour, a toast to our outstanding payments," said <b>Americas Next Impact Director Chris Covo.

Higher Education Accountability to the Taxpayers and Students
Rochester Tea Party Patriots - August 11
Lauren interviews students at her university to see how much they know about the huge burden of debt students are now taking on to pay for their tuition (Rock The Ivory Tower video).

GUEST COLUMN: Education funding remains an issue
Odessa American - August 2
When the gavel fell on the 82nd Legislative Session in Texas, legislators had made some tough decisions. But they did not leave education behind. They made clear that education was a priority by funding public schools with $3 billion more for the next biennium than in the current budget.

Peggy Venable Statement on Texas Budget Signing
Texas Insider - August 1
Americans for Prosperity State Director Peggy Venable gave the following remarks today at the bill signing ceremony in Amarillo to honor Gov. Rick Perry’s signing of the 2012-2013 Texas Budget.

July 2011

Locals rally lawmaker over debt ceiling
KXAN - July 27
"Frankly, a balanced budget amendment would work miracles in curbing Congress's appetite for spending taxpayers' dollars,” said Cindy Mallette.

City paid employees for silence
Denton Record-Chronicle - July 23
Peggy Venable, state director of the conservative political group Americans for Prosperity, said she opposes the practice and the secrecy surrounding it. Venable said she believes most private-sector employees work at the will of their bosses and wouldn’t get paid to leave their jobs.

AFP Applauds Texas Representatives for Supporting Permanent Reforms in Washington’s Fiscal Policies
Texas Insider - July 20
Americans for Prosperity-Texas applauds the Texas delegation of congressional members for standing up to solve America’s debt crisis by voting “Yes” on H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act.

Texas Examines Increasing College Efficiency
Stanford University - July 18
“Conservative” groups, such as the Texas Public Policy Foundation and America’s Next Impact, as well as more “bipartisan” ones, such as the Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, are becoming increasingly involved in making recommendations to the Texas public univerRsity system regarding its spending and student outcomes.

Williamson officials defend hiring of legislative lobbyists
Austin American-Statesman - July 15
Lou Ann Anderson, who owns property in Williamson County and is a policy adviser for the nonprofit Americans for Prosperity, which supports reduced taxes and government spending, said the way the commissioners hired the lobbyists "doesn't appear to be a real open process that the public was knowledgeable about."

Front and Center: Americans For Prosperity Break Lobbygate on National Site
Williamson County Employees Association - July 15
Click Americans For Prosperity to read story from their National site.

Americans For Prosperity is now reporting on Lobbygate
Williamson County Employees Association - July 14
Peggy Venable, a Williamson County resident is the Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity, which has a membership of over 96,000 individuals. In 2006 Venable filed suit against Williamson County for using tax payer funds for lobbying activities and was successful with the suit. Venable stated in 2006 that lobbying with taxpayer dollars cost Williamson county residents approximately a half million dollars over the past 10 years. Americans for Prosperity estimates that millions of public dollars are spent on lobbying in each session.

Medicaid block-grant momentum builds
Odessa American - July 14
AUSTIN Already a burden on the states, Medicaid enrollment is set to skyrocket as the Obama health care law moves forward. Texas legislators recently took a bold step to stop the out-of-control Medicaid spending before it breaks the state budget.

Rock The Ivory Tower Video Infographic
VideoInfographic.com - July 11
A critical look into the inefficiencies of the US higher education system, this video infographic challenges the number of student hours taught by professors, the number of jobs in which one actually needs a degree, the high level of student debt upon graduation, and other such hard to face areas of reality.

Other Rock the Ivory Tower Video Infographic hits:
Wikio.com - Rock The Ivory Tower Video Infographic

Pondering Penguin - Rock the Ivory Tower

Willisms - Video Infographic: Higher Education Reform

YouTube - Rock The Ivory Tower Video Infographic

VENABLE: Mojo building to blow another hole in Obamacare
Washington Times - July 7
Texas Senate Bill 7 (S.B. 7), the omnibus health care reform law passed during a special session, contains a provision for the state to formally request a Medicaid block-grant waiver similar to the reform proposed for all 50 states by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan in his budget plan. Washington state, with a Democratic Legislature and governor, passed similar legislation last month, making this a nonpartisan good-government movement.

Affordable Access Foundation begins campaign
Austin American-Statesman - July 7
The Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which promotes limited government and free markets, launched a campaign called "Rock the Ivory Tower" this week that it says aims to "make universities more affordable, accessible and transparent for college students and taxpayers."

UT report takes aim at college 'solutions'
San Antonio Express-News - July 6
In addition to the Texas Public Policy Foundation, proponents of dramatic change include the new advocacy groups Texas Business for Higher Education; the conservative Americans for Prosperity has launched a youth-focused Rock the Ivory Tower campaign calling for reform.

June 2011

Third-Party Groups Take Up Challenge of How Best to Improve Public Universities
New York Times - June 26, 2011
Christopher Covo, a recent graduate and former student body president of Texas State University, is the director of one such outside group, America’s Next Impact, a project of the Texas division of Americans for Prosperity, a national conservative advocacy group. The group’s higher-education efforts are branded under the banner “Rock the Ivory Tower.”

Audio: Student Leaders Discuss Higher Ed Reform
Texas Tribune - June 26, 2011
Natalie Butler and Christopher Covo, are both student leaders from public universities in Texas. But they find themselves on different sides of the state's ongoing higher education reform debate. They recently sat down to hash out their differences with Trib reporter Reeve Hamilton.

Groups Positioning For Prolonged Higher Ed Debate
Texas Tribune - June 26, 2011
Christopher Covo, a recent graduate and former student body president of Texas State University, is the director of one such outside group, America’s Next Impact, a project of the Texas division of Americans for Prosperity, a national conservative advocacy group. The group’s higher education efforts are branded under the banner “Rock the Ivory Tower.” Covo, who is strapped with $30,000 in student loan debt, said making universities more efficient is an idea that resounds with the young professional crowd he is trying to rally.

UT Controversy – Third-Party Groups Try to Improve Public Universities
Times of Texas - June 25, 2011
Christopher Covo, a recent graduate and former student body president of Texas State University, is the director of one such outside group, America’s Next Impact, a project of the Texas division of Americans for Prosperity, a national conservative advocacy group. The group’s higher-education efforts are branded under the banner “Rock the Ivory Tower.”

Tug of war over teaching: It's not a priority at UT
Houston Chronicle - June 18, 2011
Long-awaited performance data at The University of Texas has now been analyzed by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The findings are nothing less than shocking and help explain why our public colleges have become so expensive.

Gov. Perry thanks Americans for Prosperity for award
Prairie Pundit - June 17, 2011

COLUMN: Teaching not priority at UT
Odessa American - June 16, 2011
Long-awaited performance data at the University of Texas has now been analyzed by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The findings are nothing less than shocking and help explain why our public colleges have become so expensive.

Democrats, led by Austin lawmaker, chalk up rare legislative win
Austin American-Statesman - June 10, 2011
Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, led the conservative attack on the House floor by introducing an amendment that would undo Howard's amendment. "Way to go, Rep. King!" Peggy Venable, director of the Texas chapter of the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, said on Twitter.

COLUMN: Cut government subsidies
Odessa American - June 9, 2011
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to siphon off billions of taxpayer dollars to prop up another fledgling energy technology it thinks will solve our nation’s problem of skyrocketing energy prices.

Let Natural Gas Stand on its Own
Corpus Christi Caller Times - June 8, 2011
The U.S. House is poised to siphon billions of taxpayer dollars to prop up another fledgling energy technology it thinks will solve our nation's problem of skyrocketing energy prices.

Primer on the Texas Special Session
Texasfor56 - June 2, 2011
Texas has moved into the special session now, primarily to focus on the budget completion. So many emails, blogs, articles have appeared with partial information and misinformation, an overview of the special session was in order.

May 2011

May 2, 2011 - Capitol Update Special: Session Talk w/ Rep. David Simpson on STUDIO TALK with Laurie Horvath / KJCE, 1370 AM in Austin, Texas.

May 8, 2011 - Capitol Update w/ Peggy Venable on STUDIO TALK with Laurie Horvath / KJCE, 1370 AM in Austin, Texas.

May 15, 2011 - Capitol Update Special: Peggy Venable hosts show w/ Marilyn Jackson on STUDIO TALK with Laurie Horvath / KJCE, 1370 AM in Austin, Texas.

May 22, 2011 - Capitol Update w/ Peggy Venable on STUDIO TALK with Laurie Horvath / KJCE, 1370 AM in Austin, Texas.

Senators Enshared in Budget Politics
New York Times - May 2, 2011
The Texas branch of Americans for Prosperity and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and the Texas Public Policy Foundation, among others, immediately began rallying conservative voters against the Senate proposal.

Texans for a Conservative Budget Say No to Using Rainy Day Fund
Pondering Penguin - May 3, 2011
Some in the liberal blogosphere are claiming that a 2009 letter written by those in the Texans for a Conservative Budget coalition show they would be fine with using the Rainy Day Fund to balance the budget. This is not the case at all.

Higher Education: Another Sacred Cow?
Williamson County Conservative - May 9, 2011
One positive result of our nation's economic difficulties is the renewed impetus to hold taxpayer-funded- entities accountable, and to implement reforms where applicable.

What should we do to combat rising tuition cost?
MattSDowling.com - May 10, 2011
RightOnline and Americans for Prosperity – Texas hosted a call to address the most talked about issue in higher education, sky rocketing cost.

On the Record with Will Lutz
Ramparts360 - May 10, 2011
AFP-TX hosted Will Lutz of Lone Star Report as featured speaker on our bloggers conference call Monday.

Tackling Higher Ed Reform in Texas
Pondering Penguin - May 10,2011
If someone asked you to spearhead the reform efforts for the State of Texas in higher education, what would be your starting place? For conservatives, the answer likely would be with the money expenditures and results of the expenditures.

Preserve rainy day fund to deal with the next crisis
Houston Chronicle - May 11, 2011
... the Texas Public Policy Foundation; Michael Quinn Sullivan, president of Empower Texans; and Peggy Venable, director of Americans for Prosperity–Texas.

Thousands of Letters Delivered to Capitol
Push Junction - May 16, 2011
Over the past several weeks, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility along with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Prosperity - Texas, Liberty Institute, and Americans for Tax Reform have been actively encouraging the legislature to pursue a state budget that reflects the principles and values that were made clear in last November's election.

Killeen Residents Await Certification of City Council, Mayoral Recall
Lou Ann Anderson - May 16, 2011
illeen residents continue waiting for a determination regarding the recall of their city council and mayor. The recall effort comes in the wake of a March 29 Killeen City Council vote whereby a 4-3 decision approved a $750,000 contract buyout for former City Manager Connie Green.

The Infallible Excuse: "For the children"
Ramparts360 - May 19, 2011
We at Americans for Prosperity recommend PTA members review their various school district “snapshots” on the Red Apple Project websitewww.RedAppleProject.com to find out more about their own ISD’s spending.

Texas PTA Calls for Higher Taxes
Push Junction - May 19, 2011
The Texas PTA is advocating raising taxes and raiding the rainy day fund. While the group may be well-intentioned, they are misguided.

Friendswood Republican Women
Guidry News - May 22, 2011
AFP-Texas State Director: Peggy Venable will be at Perry’s in Friendswood on Thursday, May 26 at 11:15!

Shining light on plan for school funds
Houston Chronicle - May 22, 2011
They include the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Prosperity, a couple of local Tea Party groups, the Liberty Institute, Steven Hotze's Conservative Republicans of Texas, and others. Also among those signing a May 18 letter to legislators...

Vouchers program could be among amendments to fiscal matters bills
Texas Association of School Administrators - May 23, 2011
A group called Texans for Voluntary Taxpayer Savings, Inc. operates the website. It lists 15 groups among its coalition of supporters including: Americans for Prosperity, Texas; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Tim Lambert, executive director for the Texas Home School Coalition; the Waco Tea Party; and the Lake Fork Tea Party Patriots.

Private Property Rights Go Up in Smoke
Ramparts360 - May 23, 2011
We, at Americans for Prosperity, view the smoking ban as a violation of private property rights and an expansion of government.

Crownover Amendment is State Wide Smoking Ban
Pondering Penguin - May 23, 2011
A state wide smoking ban was approved in vote by the Texas House of Representatives last Friday night. This bans smoking in all establishments and businesses in the state. Bars, restaurants, any kind of building fall under this power grab.

Private Property Rights Go Up in Smoke
Push Junction - May 23, 2011
We are disappointed that the House included a smoking ban amendment to the fiscal matters bills, SB 1811, Friday night. We, at Americans for Prosperity, view the smoking ban as a violation of private property rights and an expansion of government. Reps. Gary Elkins (R-Houston) and Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) spoke eloquently on those principles.

Private Property Rights Go Up in Smoke
Texas Insider - May 23, 2011
We, at Americans for Prosperity, view the smoking ban as a violation of private property rights and an expansion of government. Reps. Gary Elkins (R-Houston) and Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) spoke eloquently on those principles. Where does government stop ...

Texas House attacks our rights again
Dallas Congress Examiner, Melissa Pehle-Hill - May 23, 2011
This bill passed with a 73-66 vote according to Americans For Prosperity/Texas and Austin News/KXAN.COM which means that 76 members of the Texas House don't believe we have the right to choose what we do on our own and think that them making laws to force us to comply with their wishes are better.

House Passes Common-Sense Budget
Push Junction - May 25, 2011
“Americans for Prosperity created the Red Apple Project to point out how public school districts currently have one non-teacher for every teacher and spends..

Christopher Covo: Professors need to do more teaching
Dallas Morning News - May 25, 2011
After walking across the stage to receive my diploma this month, I represent college graduates who have the distinction of accumulating the highest student loan debt in history. College graduates across the country have an average student loan debt of $22,900.

March 2011

KENS-TV
Thousands protest huge Texas education cuts; Now what?
Americans for Prosperity, a conservative activist group, released a statement calling the event a "front for unions" and attacking Save Texas Schools, which it described as a "liberal group posing as a non-partisan, education advocacy organization."

“We can cut education spending without cutting instruction or teachers. … but educrats are calling in all of their forces to oppose any education cuts," the statement said.

Education News
Education Rally a Front for Unions, Raising Taxes
Americans for Prosperity State Director Peggy Venable released the following statement today regarding the Save Texas Schools Rally in Austin scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011.

Texas Tribune
Thousands Protest Education Cuts at Texas Capitol
The publicity surrounding the event provoked a press release from the conservative activist group Americans for Prosperity, which called it a “front for unions” and “raising taxes.”

“Save Texas Schools is a liberal group posing as a non-partisan, education advocacy organization,” said Texas state director Peggy Venable in a statement, adding, “We can cut education spending without cutting instruction or teachers. But educrats are calling in all of their forces to oppose any education cuts.”

KTBC-Austin
Teachers Rally to Save our Schools
American's for prosperity, a national organization pushing for restraint in state and federal spending, says tapping into the fund will not help local districts. Instead, they suggest targeting administrative budgets.

Dallas Morning News
Parents, teachers rally in Austin against school funding cuts
Leading conservative groups also have dismissed talk about massive teacher layoffs, saying school districts can make cuts outside the classroom.

“Texans are tightening their belts, and voters sent a strong message in November that they expect government at all levels to do the same,” said Peggy Venable of Americans for Prosperity. “Since education spending is a major portion of the budget, it is appropriate that education also share in the cost-cutting.”

Venable argued that school districts can reduce spending without laying off teachers or adversely affecting instruction. Possible cuts, she said, include reducing administrator pay and perks, and eliminating noninstructional employees.

San Antonio Express-News
Educators march on state Capitol
Peggy Venable, state director of Americans For Prosperity, said the group that organized the rally, Save Texas Schools, favors tax increases and draining the state’s Rainy Day Fund.

“Since education spending is a major portion of the state budget, it is appropriate that education also share in the cost cutting. We can cut education spending without cutting instruction or teachers. But educrats are calling in all of their forces to oppose any education cuts,” Venable said.

Big Country
Thousands Rally in Austin Against Proposed Education Cuts
The group “Americans for Prosperity” says it attended the rally with a different look at education.

“We know that legislators are going to have to make cuts,” says Cindy Mallette, Americans for Prosperity Communications. “It's inevitable. Education is such a large part of our budget.”

Armed with flyers of statistics they say came from the Texas Education Agency, the group says the “Save Texas Schools” rally is a push for negligent spending. They've now formed their own rally – through the “Red Apple Project.”

Mallette says their cause is a more rational way to solve the budget crisis.

“We've seen [that] overall in the state of Texas, spending priorities are way out of the classroom,” she says.

KEYE-Austin
Groups gear up for massive rally on south Capitol Building steps Saturday
The group “Americans for Prosperity” says they're planning to be on Congress also on Saturday, with a different look at education.

“We know that legislators are going to have to make cuts,” says Cindy Mallette, Americans for Prosperity Communications. “It's inevitable. Education is such a large part of our budget.”

Armed with flyers of statistics they say came from the Texas Education Agency; the group says the “Save Texas Schools” rally is a push for negligent spending. They've now formed their own – through the “Red Apple Project.”

Austin American-Statesman
Education advocates to rally at the Capitol as budget cuts loom
Peggy Venable, director of the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity, a limited-government advocacy group, said Save Texas Schools is taking the wrong approach. She sees the budget shortfall as an opportunity to re-examine where education dollars are spent — namely, by making cuts to nonteaching personnel and administrative salaries.

"We can save teacher jobs and classroom instruction by cutting elsewhere," she said. "Some of these people simply refuse to talk about the facts. They're simply interested in more money for educrats, not really what's going to be in the kids' best interest."

Texas for 56
Education Reform Underway in Texas
The Red Apple Project has gone live with a brandnew website that focuses on ideas/information for education reform. It is sponsored by the Texas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity. It is an amazing resource. I’ve spent the last hour on the site, and realize this is a first for our state. Kudos to Americans for Prosperity.

Texas Watchdog
Texas last in benefits for public employees -- but government employees’ packages still beat private sector in all but 6 states
For the taxpayer watchdog Americans for Prosperity in Austin, it isn’t the size of the public employees’ benefits package, but its advantage over that of the private sector, executive director Peggy Venable said. Texas, she said, has a lot of government employees per capita, whose benefits are shouldered by taxpayers who also contribute to their own benefits.

Taxpayers are rightfully concerned about the pension portion of those packages.

“At some point it is going to end up breaking the back of taxpayers,” Venable said. “We are placing the responsibility for today’s pensions on the next generation of taxpayers, and we can’t afford that.”

June 25, 2010
American Majority
Austin, TX Defending the Dream Summit
American Majority – Texas is pleased to announce that it’s partnering with the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperityto present AFP’s “Texas Defending the American Dream Summit” to be held on July 2nd-3rd at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd. in Austin, Texas.American Majority will be conducting several grassroots and new-media political trainings on July 2nd alongside several other distinguished contributors from the RightOnline network.

June 24, 2010
Texas Watchdog

">$5.6 million federal stimulus contract halted in Abilene, sub-par work found statewide in Texas' weatherization program
Peggy Venable, leader of a group that favors limited government, is already concerned. "I think people have all been focused on jobs, but it's clear to us that the federal stimulus spending has not created jobs, but has created problems," said Venable, Texas state director of Americans for Prosperity. "Our economy will improve when people are allowed to keep more of the money they work so hard to earn."

June 23, 2010
iSurf Georgetown
Joe the Plumber joins lineup for 'Defending the American Dream' event
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber, will be in Austin this July 4th weekend to help empower citizens to take back America at the Defending the American Dream™ Summit sponsored by Americans for Prosperity Foundation.

June 22, 2010
Wilson County News
Joe the Plumber joins all-star lineup for Texas Defending the American Dream™ Summit
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber, will be in Austin this July 4th weekend to help empower citizens to take back America at the Texas Defending the American Dream™ Summit.

June 12, 2010
Liberty Pundits

">Mood At The Texas Republican Convention
“People are very solidified in their resolve to take back Congress. They’re willing to set aside differences to get conservatives elected,” says Peggy Venable, Americans for Prosperity Texas state director.

Lone Star Report

">Perry speaks at RightOnline booth
Gov. Rick Perry stopped by the RightOnLine booth -- cosponsored by Americans for Prosperity and the Lone Star Foundation -- and discussed his ideas with Peggy Venable (AFP's Texas Director).

June 11, 2010
WOAI - San Antonio

">City leaders hold public hearing on proposed smoking ban
"What it boils down to is a violation of private property rights," said Cindy Mallette of Americans for Prosperity.

Texas Tribune

">At Texas GOP Convention, All Eyes on the Platform
That “friction” may be what some conservative activists who believe opting in to the platform should be less than voluntary seek to avoid. As evidence of this, Peggy Venable, who directs the Texas Chapter of the anti-government spending group Americans for Prosperity, points to the resolutions introduced to require candidates to pledge their support of every aspect of the platform, calling it a “litmus test.”

June 5, 2010
Waco Tea Party
Americans For Prosperity "Defending the American Dream Summit" Austin!
Americans For Prosperity is holding a "Defending the American Dream" summit in Austin on July 2nd & 3rd. The Waco Tea Party will be participating and encourages others to attend this important summit. We'll be sending out further information in our newsletter and posting it on our website as the details are announced.

June 1, 2010
Dallas Morning News
Texas refuses to apply for millions of dollars in education funding
"As a former White House liaison for the U.S. Department of Education, I have seen firsthand how out-of-touch federal bureaucrats are with our schools. We at Americans for Prosperity support the decision for Texas to reject federal Race to the Top dollars. Texans should not be subject to national education standards or a national curriculum. Furthermore, tax dollars should not be used to bribe states to adopt federal mandates."
-Peggy Venable, Director, Americans for Prosperity-Texas

May 19, 2010
Fort Worth Weekly
The War on Sunshine
Those organizations that have publicly come to the defense of the open meetings law include the Texas Press Association, Texas Daily Newspaper Association, Texas Association of Broadcasters, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, and now Americans for Prosperity.

May 18, 2010
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Open Government Laws Are Falling Behind Tech
"Alpine, and several other cities, filed a lawsuit last December claiming the Texas Open Meetings Act violates city officials' right to free speech," says Peggy Venable of Americans for Prosperity. "Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that official communications over the Internet, including emails and social networking sites, should be allowed. City officials want to use social media to get around the Open Meetings Act, and in doing so, they want to take the teeth out of the Act. New media should not be used to constitute new ways to circumvent the law."

May 11, 2010
Galveston County Daily News
Suing to gut Open Meetings Act is lawsuit abuse
Those organizations coming to the public defense in support of the Open Meetings Act include the Texas Press Association, Texas Daily Newspaper Association, Texas Association of Broadcasters, The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and now Americans for Prosperity.

Texarkana Gazette
War on sunshine in Lone Star State
A war on sunshine and an attack on open government rages in Texas. Cities are using public money to sue the state to gut the Texas Open Meetings Act, which prohibits a quorum of elected officials from discussing official matters outside of a posted public meeting.

Austin American-Statesman
Venable: Overshadowing sunshine in city government
Organizations coming to the public defense in support of open meetings act include the Texas Press Association, Texas Daily Newspaper Association, Texas Association of Broadcasters, The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and Americans for Prosperity.

April 26, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

Texas Energy Report
Venable: CAPP Would Undo The Benefits of Electric Competition
When reading Cities Aggregated Power Project’s latest effort to cloud the true benefits of electric competition, I am reminded of a modified version Ronald Reagan’s famous quip: “There they go again.”

April 15, 2010
Dallas Morning News
Election-related events are scheduled for Richardson
First up is on Saturday, when an anti-bond group will have Peggy Venable of the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity and Jason Moore, a "taxpayer watchdog" from Odessa.

Austin American-Statesman
Tea Party rally off to a slow start amid Perry warnings of liberal infiltration
The noontime gathering is scheduled to include speakers ranging from state Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, to state Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, and the Texas director of Americans for Prosperity Peggy Venable.

Politex
Tea Party protesters rally at State Capitol
"The message is that taxpayers are paying attention," [Peggy Venable] said.

March 31, 2010
Just my 2 Cents Worth
April 17 7:00pm - Peggy Venable and Jason Moore

Texas Insider
Texans Experience “Tax Freedom” on April 5
U.S. citizens will have to work until April 9 this year to pay for the cost of government. It was April 8 last year. Thanks to the limited-government, low-tax policies of Texas’ elected leadership, Texans will begin working for themselves – and not the federal government – four days earlier, on April 5.

March 29, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

March 25, 2010
Liberty Republican Forum
The Left’s Big Lie on Jefferson and Texas Board of Education
“State Board of Education members are elected, and last election, while Rep. Hinojosa received 124,456 votes, the average number of votes cast for a single SBOE member was more than twice that – 335,207,” said AFP Director Peggy Venable.

BCS Tea Party
If Democrats Don’t Win at the Ballot…
“State Board of Education members are elected, and last election, while Rep. Hinojosa received 124,456 votes, the average number of votes cast for a single SBOE member was more than twice that – 335,207,” said AFP Director Peggy Venable.

March 23, 2010
Dallas Morning News
Solar panels on public projects stoke payback debate
"This is taxpayer dollars; this is not manna from heaven," said Peggy Venable, state director of [Americans] for Prosperity and an advocate of reduced government spending.

March 21, 2010
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Budget cuts may hinder Texas' regulatory agencies, could cost consumers millions
"Families are doing the same thing, tightening their belt," said Peggy Venable, state director of Americans for [Prosperity], a political advocacy group whose national headquarters are in Washington, D.C. "We realize that government is too big."

March 20, 2010
ElectroIQ.com
Solar panels on public projects stoke payback debate
"This is taxpayer dollars; this is not manna from heaven," said Peggy Venable, state director of [Americans] for Prosperity and an advocate of reduced government spending.

March 19, 2010
Austin American-Statesman
Powerful doctors’ group backs health care bill
Americans for Prosperity is sponsoring a noon rally Saturday at the Capitol. Phil Kerpen, its vice president for policy, contends the bill will hurt the middle class and erode patient choice.

March 18, 2010
Climate Science Watch
Americans for Prosperity: Distorting climate change science and economics in well-funded campaign
"Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant," says Peggy Venable, AFP's State Director for Texas. "On the contrary it makes crops and forests grow faster. We exhale carbon dioxide."

March 16, 2010
590 KLBJ
AFP-Texas Honk against the Health Care Takeover

Texas State Radio Network
Cindy interviewed regarding Honk Against the Health Care Takeover

The Lake Houston Sentinel
Highlands Chamber hears what makes Texas so great
According to Peggy Venable, the president of the Texas chapter of the Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the other 49 states have a lot to learn from the Lone Star State.

March 15, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

March 14, 2010
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Open-meetings lawyer criticizes Grapevine talks on hiring lobbyist

March 12, 2010
Citizen Watch Dogs
Captain Watchdog on Fox & Friends

March 11, 2010
News Hounds
Steve Doocy’s “Clarification” Is More Fox & Friends “Texas Textbook Wars” Propaganda

CBS News 7
Texas Education Agency Blasts Fox News 3/11/10

March 10, 2010
News Hounds
Fox & Friends Texas Textbooks Clock – Day 3 Of Right Wing Lies And Propaganda

Fox and Friends
Jason Moore interviewed regarding Texas Curriculum Standards

Austin American-Statesman
Politifact: Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson says the State Board of Education is considering eliminating Christmas and the Constitution from textbooks

March 9, 2010
Just My 2 Cents Worth
Jason Moore - Fox and Friends - Wednesday @ 6:50AM

March 8, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

March 7, 2010
Live and Let Live
Peggy interviewed regarding EPA/Cap and Trade

March 5, 2010
Just My 2 Cents Worth
Peggy Venable's Visit Last Night Got People Wound UP!
Peggy Venable was in town last night and got some people wound up, in a good way from a taxpayer's point of view.

March 4, 2010
KTRH
Peggy interviewed about proposal to put Reagan on the $50 bill

March 3, 2010
Texas Broadside
Barton puts the brakes on the EPA
“Rep. Barton has taken a leadership role in blocking the EPA’s unacceptable regulatory overreach, and I urge other members of Congress to support his bill,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable.

March 2, 2010
Ellis County Observer
Congressman Joe Barton Introduces Anti-EPA Resolution
“Rep. Barton has taken a leadership role in blocking the EPA’s unacceptable regulatory overreach, and I urge other members of Congress to support his bill,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable.

The Anahuac Progress
AFP Commends Rep. Joe Barton for Legislation
"Rep. Barton has taken a leadership role in blocking the EPA’s unacceptable regulatory overreach, and I urge other members of Congress to support his bill,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable.

March 1, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

February 22, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

February 17, 2010
The Anahuac Progress
Texas takes the EPA to court of Global Warming regulations
“Hats off to Governor Perry, Attorney General Abbott and Commissioner Staples for taking this step - they are protecting citizens by challenging this rogue agency’s actions which do not fall within the EPA’s jurisdiction,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

February 16, 2010
Texas Broadside
Texas Sues EPA
“Hats off to Governor Perry, Attorney General Abbott and Commissioner Staples for taking this step – they are protecting citizens by challenging this rogue agency’s actions which do not fall within the EPA’s jurisdiction,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

Liberty Republicans Forum
Perry challenges the Feds yet again, EPA Regs on Greenhouse Gases
“Hats off to Governor Perry, Attorney General Abbott and Commissioner Staples for taking this step – they are protecting citizens by challenging this rogue agency’s actions which do not fall within the EPA’s jurisdiction,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

Libertarian Republican
Perry challenges the Feds yet again, EPA Regs on Greenhouse Gases
“Hats off to Governor Perry, Attorney General Abbott and Commissioner Staples for taking this step – they are protecting citizens by challenging this rogue agency’s actions which do not fall within the EPA’s jurisdiction,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

Texas Insider
Venable: The Feds are Messing with Texas, Part II
“The actions of the EPA constitute REGULATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. I had suggested that our state leaders take this step to challenge the EPA,” said Venable.

February 15, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

February 11, 2010
The New York Times
How Christian Were the Founders?
A rally outside of the Texas State Board of Education hearings on textbooks in Austin, Tex., on Jan. 13, 2010.

February 10, 2010
Texas Insider
Venable: Feds are “Messing with Texas”
Texas is the No. 1 energy producer in the country, and a large section of the Texas job market relies on energy. So do Texas consumers. It is serious business when the federal government sets massive new energy policies. In doing so, the feds are messing with Texas.

Ramparts360.com
A well deserved laurel
The Watchdog of the Month for February 2010 is Heather Liggett of Spicewood, TX. Heather is a stay-at-home mother of two sons and her husband owns a small business.

550 KCRS AM
Lou Ann Anderson interviewed about Texas Bar exec board says “no” to PLI disclosure

February 9, 2010
Ramparts360.com
The Feds are Messing with Texas
Texas is the No. 1 energy producer in the country, and a large section of the Texas job market relies on energy. So do Texas consumers. It is serious business when the federal government sets massive new energy policies. In doing so, the feds are messing with Texas.

Be Logical
The Feds are Messing with Texas
Texas is the No. 1 energy producer in the country, and a large section of the Texas job market relies on energy. So do Texas consumers. It is serious business when the federal government sets massive new energy policies. In doing so, the feds are messing with Texas.

February 7, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

February 4, 2010
Texas Insider
Changing Texas’ Textbooks for the Sake of Change
The common cliché about childhood is that it was a simple time. But with the debate over High School History textbooks brewing in Austin these days, I recently had the urge to grab my old social studies book off the shelf and revisit primary school education at Brentwood Elementary.

February 3, 2010
TCU Nation
Peggy Venable Testimony - Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Meeting
I appreciate the challenges facing Texas as we are the most dynamic state in the country, the fastest growing state, and have created more jobs than all other states combined during this recession.

Conservatives Speak Out
Peggy Venable Testimony - Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Meeting
I appreciate the challenges facing Texas as we are the most dynamic state in the country, the fastest growing state, and have created more jobs than all other states combined during this recession.

February 2, 2010
Ellis County Observer
Americans For Prosperity | Texas Attorneys vs. Professional Liability Insurance Disclosure
In today’s corporate climate, needs for liability insurance and efforts to avoid litigation have transformed business operational modes.

February 1, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

January 29, 2010
OPINION: The Feds are messing with Texas
Texas is the No. 1 energy producer in the country, and a large sector of the Texas job market relies on energy. So do Texas consumers. It is serious business when the federal government sets massive new energy policies. In doing so, the feds are messing with Texas.

January 27, 2010
Walker Report
Americans for Prosperity host State of Union Party, 1-27
Americans for Prosperity-Texas will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting for the State of the Union address this Wednesday.

January 25, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

January 22, 2010
The Lone Star Report
State University Supported local option tax hike bill
“This advocacy by a Texas public university official is outrageous,” said Peggy Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity Texas.

January 20, 2010
Dan Patrick Show
Phil Kerpen interviewed about Health Care issue

The Pasadena Citizen
Perry rejects education stimulus dollars
“Accepting stimulus dollars comes with federal strings attached. As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

January 19, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

January 16, 2010
Austin American Statesman
States' rights protesters rally for change at Capitol
Added Austin resident Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, "We're mad as hell at the direction of government and we're willing to fight to change it."

DumpDC
States' rights protesters rally for change at Capitol
Added Austin resident Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, "We're mad as hell at the direction of government and we're willing to fight to change it."

January 15, 2010
Houston Style Magazine
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
"As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

January 14, 2010
Alice Echo News-Journal
STATE NEWS: Texas Knows Best How to Educate Our Students
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

Texas Broadside
Press conference on “American Exceptionalism” at SBOE hearing
“Our nation has a unique place in world history, due to our founders’ hard work to create a country where men and women could live free and equal, where those who are elected to public office are beholden to the people who put them there – not the other way around,” said Peggy Venable, director for Americans for Prosperity-Texas.

January 13, 2010
Texas Tribune
TribBlog: Today's SBOE History Hearings
Today, a coalition of conservative organizations led by Americans for Prosperity-Texas will hold a "rally for American exceptionalism" at noon, outside Texas Education Agency headquarters at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Ave.

Texas Insider
Conservative Groups Rally for Inclusion of American Exceptionalism in State History Curriculum Standards
“Our nation has a unique place in world history, due to our founders’ hard work to create a country where men and women could live free and equal, where those who are elected to public office are beholden to the people who put them there – not the other way around,” said Peggy Venable, director for Americans for Prosperity-Texas

590 KLBJ AM
Perry: Texas won't seek federal education funding
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

MyHarlingenNews.com
Texas Governor Rick Perry: Texas Knows Best How to Educate Our Students
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

ResistNet.com
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
“As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

Office of the Governor
Gov. Perry: Texas Knows Best How to Educate Our Students
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

On the Beat with Mary Benton
Gov. Perry Explains Why Texas Won’t Ask for “Race To The Top” Funds
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

The Gov Monitor
Texas Will Not Race To The Top For Education Funds
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

Texas Broadside
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

Patriot's Heart Broadcasting Network
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

TeaParty.org
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

Uncommon Sense
TX Gov. Perry gives Fed’s education program the boot!
This is another federal government bait and switch, and states that buy in will end up footing the bill.
-Peggy Venable, Texas director, Americans for Prosperity

Saddle Up for America
Gov. Perry Rejects Education Stimulus Dollars, Stands Up for State-based Standards
As a former official at the U.S. Department of Education, I agree with Gov. Perry that we don’t want the federal government setting standards for Texas schools,” said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity and former White House Liaison for the Department of Education early in the Reagan Administration.

January 11, 2010
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

January 7, 2010
Wall Street Journal
Perry on a roll
Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, says: "Thank goodness we didn't take those funds. We would have had to raise our unemployment insurance tax on employers if the governor had taken stimulus money."

January 4, 2010
Texas Insider
Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. Congressional Candidate Mike Brasovan
“The one thing elected officials should be able to agree on is that global warming shouldn’t be used as an excuse to hike taxes on citizens and businesses,” said AFP-TX State Director Peggy Venable.

Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Watchdog segment

January 2, 2010
Ramparts360.com
Re-Write History battle commences today
Written testimony from Peggy Venable Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity

December 26, 2009
Ellis County Press
GOP, Democratic rankings similar

December 24, 2009
Amarillo.com
Peggy Venable: Santa might want to move shop to Texas
Santa Claus announced this past week that he may move his North Pole operations to Texas to take advantage of the better business climate.

KRLD
Group Says Keeping Spending and Taxes in Check Helps Texas
American’s for Prosperity Director Peggy Venable says lawmakers really helped the economy by not raising taxes this year and by keeping state spending in check.

December 23, 2009
Texas Broadside
The great state of business in Texas
Santa Claus announced this week that he may move his North Pole operations to Texas to take advantage of the better business climate.

PhilKing.com
King Scores ‘A’ Rating on Americans for Prosperity Scorecard
AFP State Director Peggy Venable stated, “Texas remains the beacon of fiscal sanity in this country because of the leadership of Phil King and other like-minded legislators.

December 22, 2009
Guidry News
Santa announces legislative “Naughty and Nice” list based on grades
“A number of legislators earned good grades this year. As result of their work, Texas is doing relatively well,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

The Austin Citysphere
Naughty and Nice Legislators
AFP State Director Peggy Venable said a number of legislators earned good marks this year. "As result of their work, Texas is doing relatively well,” she said.

KTRH- Houston
Peggy Interviewed about Naughty,Nice List

KTSA- San Antonio
Peggy Interviewed about Naughty,Nice List

Ramparts360.com
Naughty or nice? Santa weighs in
“A number of legislators earned good grades this year. As result of their work, Texas is doing relatively well,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

Texas Tribune
The Brief: December 22, 2009

Wilson County News
Santa announces legislative “Naughty and Nice” list based on grades from AFP-Texas’ 2009 Legislative
“A number of legislators earned good grades this year. As result of their work, Texas is doing relatively well,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable.

Lone Star Report Blog
Santa, AFP tells who's 'naughty and nice'
Peggy Venable, executive director of AFP-Texas, introduced during a press conference this morning AFP-Texas' Legislative Report Card for the 81st Legislative Session as "Santa" read a list of the highest grades.

December 21, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

KVUE
Lawmakers make naughty, nice list
"I have friends on the naughty list, so there is nothing personal about this,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable.

Channel 8 News
Lawmakers make naughty, nice list

Univision
Lawmakers make naughty, nice list

KTRH- Houston
Peggy Interviewed about Naughty,Nice List

KCBD News Channel 11
Local lawmakers get 'A' on legislative report card

Texas Insider
Americans for Prosperity to issue Legislative “Naughty and Nice” List
In keeping with the spirit of the Christmas Season, AFP has recruited Santa Clause to read off the names of those who made the “Naughty” list, and those who made the “Nice” list.

December 18, 2009
Lone Star Report Blog
Conservative champion Isett not seeking re-election
“We at Americans for Prosperity are saddened to hear that Rep. Carl Isett will be retiring from the Legislature," said Americans for Prosperity Texas director Peggy Venable.

December 16, 2009
Austin Chronicle
PerryGate
On the endorsements page at www.rickperry.org, State Director of Americans for Prosperity Peggy Venable states, “Thanks to Gov. Perry's leadership, the Texas economy is the envy of the nation, serving as a beacon of fiscal sanity for the country."

December 15, 2009
KVUE
Cindy interviewed regarding Dec. 15 Code Red Rally

News 8 Austin
Cindy interviewed regarding Dec. 15 Code Red Rally

Univision
Cindy interviewed regarding Dec. 15 Code Red Rally

December 14, 2009
KEYE
Peggy interviewed about Coach Mack Brown pay issue

Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

December 13, 2009
Eagle and Child Show
Cindy interviewed regarding Dec. 15 Code Red Rally

December 9, 2009
News 8 Austin
Group argues cap and trade legislation will hurt jobs

National Broadside
Live from Copenhagen

Texas Insider
Americans for Prosperity’s “Hot Air Tour” Goes Global
“Under the guise of global warming, some leaders in this country are willing to cap U.S. prosperity and trade jobs to other countries,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable, who has been urging elected officials in Texas to sign AFP’s No Climate Tax Pledge (www.NoClimateTax.com).

The Travis Monitor
Live from Copenhagen

December 8, 2009
Texas Insider
Texas is No. 1 in Electricity
“Lone Star State consumers have benefited from a competitive electricity marketplace,” said Peggy Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity, “We have good news in Texas, and it is not result of a top-down regulatory regime, but of allowing the free market to work."

TCU Nation
Americans for Prosperity Goes Global With Hot Air Tour - Texas Gov. Rick Perry joins ‘LIVE' from Copenhagen
“Under the guise of global warming, some leaders in this country are willing to cap U.S. prosperity and trade jobs to other countries,” said AFP-Texas Director Peggy Venable, who has been urging elected officials in Texas to sign AFP’s No Climate Tax Pledge (www.NoClimateTax.com).

TCU Nation
Texas is No. 1 in Electricity - Competition is Watt Matters
“Lone Star State consumers have benefited from a competitive electricity marketplace,” said Peggy Venable, state director of Americans for Prosperity, “We have good news in Texas, and it is not result of a top-down regulatory regime, but of allowing the free market to work."

December 7, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

December 6, 2009
Eagle and Child Show
Peggy interviewed about SBOE History Standards

December 4, 2009
The Anahuac Progress
Tyler and Smith County entities recognized for promoting fiscal transparency
“Government is here to serve the people, not the other way around,” said Peggy Venable, AFP-Texas Director.

December 3, 2009
DallasBlog.com
Jobs aren't created at job summits: Look to Texas for Answers

790 KURV
Peggy interviewed about Obama Jobs Summit

December 2, 2009
Libertarian Republican
Obama's Job Summit participants should look to Texas for Success
The Obama Administration should look to Texas for ways to create jobs.

Texas Broadside
Jobs aren’t created at job summits
The Obama Administration should look to Texas for ways to create jobs.

Texas Insider
Jobs aren’t created at job summits
The Obama Administration should look to Texas for ways to create jobs.

December 1, 2009
Ramparts360.com
AFP Healthcare Forum Nov 30
On Monday, Nov. 30, 7-9 pm at the Omni Hotel at Southpark about 100 attendees joined AFPF State Director Peggy Venable as she hosted a Health Care Town Hall to discuss the question, “What is the best prescription for healthy reform?”

November 30, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

November 26, 2009
The Galveston County Daily News
Drawing a line on debt in a recession
Director Peggy Venable said people find it shocking when they discover the amount of debt carried by schools, cities and counties.

November 24, 2009
Salon.com
Is it tea party time in Texas?
"Texas is really -- as I like to say -- a beacon of sanity, fiscal sanity, particularly compared to Washington," says Peggy Venable, Texas state director of Americans for Prosperity, the group that put together the April tea parties.

November 23, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

November 21, 2009
Conservative Women
Broadcast: Textbook Activists
Ms. Peggy Venable, Texas State Director for Americans For Prosperity and former White House Liaison to the US Department of Education under the Reagan Administration

November 16, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

November 9, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

Dallas Morning News
Perry, Hutchison cast results of East Coast races as bolstering their positions
Peggy Venable, an anti-tax activist involved in the Tea party movement in Texas, said the national grass-roots uprising demonstrates how voters are challenging the party orthodoxy.

November 8, 2009
Rule of Law Radio Show
Peggy interviewed about health care, cap and trade, TAC

November 5, 2009
Lynn Woolley Show
Peggy interviewed about House Calls

Inside the Morning Drive
Peggy interviewed about House Calls

November 2, 2009
Captain Watchdog
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment

November 1, 2009
ACTV- Austin
Peggy interviewed about TX Constitutional Amendments

October 27, 2009
HealthJournalism.org
Fox’s Stossel to appear at Ark. health-care forums
John Stossel, until recently co-host of ABC’s 20/20, will appear at three events on Thursday with the organization’s president, Tim Phillips; AFP Texas director Peggy Venable and a small business owner “to debate solutions and discuss the dangers of government-forced health care,” according to a press release from AFP that bills Stossel as a “veteran journalist.”

Rick vs. Kay
Peggy Venable argues for Prop 11....
She makes a good point... it seems like the people who oppose this "because it doesn't go far enough" are cutting off their noses to spite their faces... will anything ever make them happy?

October 23, 2009
The Raw Story
Fox host appearing at rallies opposing healthcare reform
Stossel will join Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips and Peggy Venable, the group's Texas president, as well as Canadian small business owner Shawn Danko in Arkansas town hall events scheduled for Texarkana, Little Rock, and Jonesboro next Thursday.

The Plum Line
Fox News Journalist John Stossel Appearing At Anti-Reform Rallies
Stossel will join Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips, AFP Texas State Director Peggy Venable and small business owner Shawn Danko as they participate in health care forums and town hall events in Texarkana, Little Rock, and Jonesboro, AR on October 29th to debate solutions and discuss the dangers of government-forced health care.

October 22, 2009
San Antonio Express-News
Viewpoint: Prop 11 provides greater private property protection

We Texans value our property and private property rights are at the very core of a free society.

Tyler Morning Telegraph
October 22: Group's Director Pushes For Prop. 11
We Texans value our property and private property rights are at the very core of a free society.

October 20, 2009
Texas Insider
Prop. 11 Provides Greater Private Property Protection
Passage of private property protection has been a long time coming in Texas. Passage of Prop. 11 will send a clear message to legislators that the issue is of utmost concern to the voters.

The Lynn Wooley Show
Prop. 11 Provides Greater Private Property Protection

October 19, 2009
Blue Dot Blues
Prop. 11 Provides Greater Private Property Protection

October 19, 2009
Dallas Blog
Prop. 11 Provides Greater Private Property Protection

October 19, 2009
Texas Republic News
Prop. 11 Provides Greater Private Property Protection

October 8, 2009
Texas Republic News
Washington D.C. Summit Focuses on Grassroots
“It was a great opportunity to get people to network and share ideas and learn more about policies and strategies to get them enacted,” said Peggy Venable, Texas’ Americans for Prosperity director, who led a delegation of over 60 Texas activists to D.C. for the two-day conference.

October 1, 2009
East Texas Review
Texas Tomorrow Fund Fix Needed
The Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan is in crisis. Rapidly increasing college tuition rates have led to the funds’ insolvency. Never was it anticipated that Texans’ tax dollars would be required to cover skyrocketing tuition increases, let alone cover an investment reaping astronomical returns. It doesn’t seem ethical.

September 24, 2009
Memoirs of a Young Conservative
Sign Up for the 2009 Defending the American Dream Summit

September 20, 2009
PointofLaw.com
The Med-Mal Pilot Program Known as Texas
Peggy Venable explains the Lone Star State's experience to Washington Post readers: "Doctors and hospitals are using their liability insurance savings to expand services and initiate innovative programs; those savings have allowed Texas hospitals to expand charity care by 24 percent."

September 18, 2009
Prairie Pundit
Behind the Movement that Shocked the Liberals
The Texas director of Americans for Prosperity is Peggy Venable who has been working with bloggers for some time. She has also had a high energy presence in moving the Texas legislature in the "right" direction.

September 17, 2009
Benton County GOP Blog
Peggy Venable: Tort Reform? We've Already Done It!

Benton County Republican Women
Peggy Venable: Tort Reform? We've Already Done It!

Texas for Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin was Right: Peggy Venable on Tort Reform

In a Thursday Washington Post op-ed, Peggy Venable, the Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, says there's no need for pilot projects to test tort reform like the ones President Obama alluded to in his speech to Congress last week.

Texas Insider
Peggy Venable: Tort Reform? We've Already Done It!

September 16, 2009
Washington Post
Peggy Venable: Tort Reform? We've Already Done It!

September 14, 2009
Community Impact News
Gattis Will Seek Texas Senate Seat When Ogden Retires
The news release cites Gattis' recognition as a "Defender of The American Dream" by Americans for Prosperity, a "Fighter for Free Enterprise" by Texas Association of Business and a "Top Ten Legislator" by Texas Monthly. Gattis has also received the "Taxpayers Advocate Award" from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and the "Legislative Excellence Award" from the Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas.

Community Impact News
Gattis to Run for State Senator
The news release cites Gattis' recognition as a "Defender of The American Dream" by Americans for Prosperity, a "Fighter for Free Enterprise" by Texas Association of Business and a "Top Ten Legislator" by Texas Monthly. Gattis has also received the "Taxpayers Advocate Award" from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and the "Legislative Excellence Award" from the Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas.

September 12, 2009
Marshall News Messenger
Texans Protest Health Care Reforms, National Spending
"Cap and trade raises the price of everything that uses fuel," said Cindy Mallette, the grassroots and communications coordinator for the Texas branch of Americans for Prosperity.

September 11, 2009
Libertarian Republican
Malpractice Reform Pilot Program? Earth to Obama: Texas has Done it!
Much of this information is on the Americans for Prosperity web page Good News In Texas.

September 4, 2009
Ethiopian Review
I Pledge Video: Pledging Allegiance to Whom?
Peggy Venable was the first White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan administration and is now Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.

The Eagle
Parents are Right to Worry About Obama's School Address
Peggy Venable was the first White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan administration and is now Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.

September 3, 2009
The Travis Monitor
QOTD: Peggy Venable on the Obama Kiddy Speech
Schoolchildren should not be indoctrinated in obedience to and service in support of the president of the United States. Our system is based on the rule of law, and a robust tradition of loyal opposition, not blind support for the president in power. –Peggy Venable, Americans for Prosperity, Texas

Ellis County Observer
Keep Politics Out of the Classroom
Peggy Venable was the first White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan Administration and is now Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.

September 2, 2009
Libertarian Republican
Keep Politics Out of the Classroom
Peggy Venable was the first White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan Administration and is now Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.

Lynn Wooley Show
Keep Politics Out of the Classroom
Peggy Venable was the first White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan Administration and is now Texas director of Americans for Prosperity.

Abilene Reporter News
John M. Crisp: Texas Bill has National Education Implications
The bill was sponsored by Republican Lois Kolkhorst and drew support from groups like Young Conservatives of Texas and Americans for Prosperity, and it achieved a lot of traction by relying on words like “accountability” and “transparency,” two principles that are hard to vote against. Without much fanfare, the bill won unanimous support in the Texas House and Senate and its provisions go into effect next spring.

August 31, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

August 27, 2009
Group opposes 'government takeover' of health care
Alexandria Town Talk
"We know we have problems with the system, but we don't want a government takeover of health care," said Peggy Venable, a spokesman for Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that is sponsoring Patients First.

Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

August 26, 2009
Bus tour aims to increase citizen involvement in health care debate
Monroe News Star
Americans for Prosperity started its weeklong "Patients First" bus tour at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce in an effort to increase citizen involvement in the national health care debate.

August 25, 2009
Patients First' wants to increase citizen involvement in health care debate
Monroe News Star
Americans for Prosperity started its weeklong “Patients First” bus tour at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce in an effort to increase citizen involvement in the national health care debate.
Americans for Prosperity is a national organization advocating individuals’ rights to economic freedom and opportunity.
Coordinator Peggy Venable said the tour is designed to explain to people what the federal government’s possible takeover of health care would mean to them.

August 17, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

August 10, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

August 7, 2009
Health Care Protester: Liberals Can Dish It Out, But Can They Take It?
National Public Radio - All Things Considered

August 6, 2009
Michael Williams joins with Ron Paul, Other Texas Congressman in opposing Climate Tax
Libertarian Republican
Commissioner Michael Williams recently joined with Americans for Prosperity by signing the "No Climate Tax" pledge, promising to oppose any legislation related to climate change that results in a net increase in government revenue, including the cap and trade legislation.

August 3, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

Protests of health plans grab spotlight at events
WFAA - Dallas
The Texas protest against Doggett was coordinated by Heather Liggett, who has worked with the local Republican Party there, as well as the state chapter of Americans for Prosperity, to organize anti-tax "tea party" demonstrations.

Protests of health plans grab spotlight at events
Denton Record-Chronicle

Protests of health plans grab spotlight at events
Dallas Morning News

Health overhaul foes make voices heard
Pioneer Press

July 23, 2009
Airport nonprofit releases financial docs; top aide to Mayor Bill White won’t head nonprofit’s review
Texas Watchdog
Open government advocates, such as Peggy Venable, head of the Texas branch of Americans for Prosperity, said they were happy at the release of the records.
“Like any other quasi-governmental agency, it should be subject to open records laws,” she said. Venable added that there is a line when cities do business with private companies; a private company’s entire records are not subject to transparency, but any work done on behalf of a public entity should be.

July 21, 2009
Judge rules in favor of Friendswood 5
Galveston County Daily News
The conservative nonprofit group Americans for Prosperity, which filed court documents backing up the Friendswood 5, applauded the judge’s decision.
“The Friendswood 5 are heroes of the taxpayer,” Peggy Venable, Texas director of the foundation, said in a statement. “They challenged city hall, endured multiple attempts to have their voices silenced and set an example for oppressed taxpayers everywhere.”

Friendswood blocked from buying Alvin land
The Facts - Brazoria County
“The Friendswood 5 are heroes of the taxpayer,” Peggy Venable, Texas director of the foundation, said in a statement. “They challenged city hall, endured multiple attempts to have their voices silenced and set an example for oppressed taxpayers everywhere.”

July 20, 2009
Taxpayers Fight City Hall & Win in a Travis County Court
Walker Report
“This is a huge victory for Texas taxpayers,” said Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, “as this case has ramifications across the state.”

Taxpayers Fight City Hall & Win!
Ellis County Observer
“This is a huge victory for Texas taxpayers,” said Peggy Venable, Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, “as this case has ramifications across the state.”

Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

July 14, 2009
Travis County judge delays debt hearing again
Galveston County Daily News
The Friendswood 5 outlined their objections in court documents filed in late June. They have argued a 1997 charter amendment prohibits the city from issuing debt without voter approval except in an emergency or for urgent public need. They also disagree that the city can purchase land outside of city limits.
A conservative nonprofit group called Americans for Prosperity also has filed court documents backing up the Friendswood 5.

July 13, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

July 10, 2009
Americans for Prosperity Foundation Files Brief on behalf of Friendswood Taxpayers
Texas Insider
In response to the outrageous efforts of Friendswood City Council members to raise taxes, abort the city charter, and buy land outside of its jurisdictional limits, Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Texas has filed an amicus brief on behalf of its members in Friendswood.

Gov. Perry rumored to be considering appointing libertarian Cynthia Dunbar head of State Board of Education: Far Left going bonkers over appt.
Libertarian Republican

July 7, 2009
Americans for Prosperity - Texas to highlight inheritance rights issue
Estate of Denial
EstateofDenial.com’s Lou Ann Anderson is now working as a Policy Advisor with Americans for Prosperity - Texas.

July 6, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

Cornyn draws boos during Austin 'tea party'
Austin American-Statesman

A few thoughts about last weekend’s Tea Parties
The Liberty Papers
Eliza Velma from Americans for Prosperity (the organizers) remarked on the event’s Facebook page in defense of inviting Cornyn, “He’s not only attending to speak, but will be in attendance to also hear what we have to say. It’s rare to find an elected official willing to do that.”

Thousands Convene on State Capitol to “Take Back America”
Texas Insider
Thousands of the so-called “silent” majority gathered at the Texas State Capitol this Independence Day to voice opposition to oppressive taxation and excessive spending on the part of the federal government at the “Take Back America” Tea Party sponsored by Americans for Prosperity.

Activists decry federal taxes
The Daily Texan

Americans for Prosperity - Texas to highlight inheritance rights issue
Estate of Denial
EstateofDenial.com’s Lou Ann Anderson is now working as a Policy Advisor with Americans for Prosperity - Texas.

Teabags under the Eyes of Texas
Dallas Libertarian Examiner
The Capitol Tea Party, attended by "hundreds" according to the Daily Texan, was organized by the nonpartisan Americans for Prosperity and not engineered by the Republican Party as the Obama mass media machinery love to spin it.

July 5, 2009
Austin Tea Parties
City Limits
Photos from the Take Back America Tea Party

Austin Tea Party
Austin American-Statesman
Photos from the Take Back America Tea Party

Photo Gallery: Austin Tea Parties
Collective Vision
Photos from the Take Back America Tea Party

Tea party' crowd boos Cornyn, denounces Washington
Austin American-Statesman
The tea party, organized by the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity, a nonpartisan group that says it advocates economic freedom, differed from one held Friday at Zilker Park, to which elected officials weren't invited.

Pair of locals take their talents to Austin
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

July 4, 2009
Take Back America Tea Party
Ustream
Video of the Take Back America Tea Party sponsored by Americans for Prosperity-Texas

Show Your Support for the Austin Tea Party @ the Capitol
The Walker Report
AFP is counting on individuals like you to help make the Tea Party a success!

July 3, 2009
For political tea parties, two can be a crowd
Austin American-Statesman
It's being managed by the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity, a nonpartisan group that advocates economic freedom.

Perry to speak at July 4 Austin Tea Party
Prairie Pundit
Americans for Prosperity-Texas announced today that Gov. Rick Perry will join the lineup of conservative leaders speaking at the “Take Back America” Tea Party on July 4 at the state capitol in Austin.

July 2, 2009
Rick Green Show
Cindy Mallette and Tea Party Co-Organizers interviewed about July 4 Take Back America Tea Party

Llano Republican Women to hear from Peggy Venable
Horseshoe Bay Beacon
The Llano County Republican Club will feature Peggy Venable, Director of Americans for Prosperity, at their December 2 dinner meeting at Quail Point Lodge.

July 1, 2009
"Take Back America" Tea Party
News 8 Austin

TAKE BACK AMERICA TEA PARTY
Austin Chronicle

"Tea Parties" planned for the 4th
590 KLBJ AM

June 29, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

June 28, 2009
Fourth of July events in Plano
Star Community Newspapers

June 27, 2009
Eagle and Child Radio Show
Cindy Mallette and Tea Party Co-Organizers interviewed about July 4 Take Back America Tea Party

June 23, 2009
Austin Independence Day Tea Party
East Austin Blog

June 22, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy Venable interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

June 21, 2009
Rowlett Tea party group sponsors activism primer in Garland
Dallas Morning News
Cindy Mallette is with Americans for Prosperity, a group that advocates for limits on government spending and more control for taxpayers.

Rowlett Tea party group sponsors activism primer in Garland
WFAA Dallas
Cindy Mallette is with Americans for Prosperity, a group that advocates for limits on government spending and more control for taxpayers.

June 18, 2009
EstateofDenial.com added to Austin Tea Party lineup
Estate of Denial
If you live in or are visiting the Austin (TX) area on July 4, please join us at the Take Back America Tea Party scheduled 2 - 4 p.m. on the State Capitol grounds.

June 17, 2009
"Take Back America" Tea Party in Austin, 7-4, hosted by AFP
The Walker Report
We hope you’ll make plans to attend the “Take Back America” Tea Party sponsored by AFP on July 4th!

June 16, 2009
A great e-mail: It's time for the "silent" majority to Take Back America!
Conservative American

June 15, 2009
Captain Watchdog Radio Show
Peggy interviewed for Capitol Update segment.

June 13, 2009
Eagle and Child Radio Show
Cindy interviewed on Friendswood city charter issues.

June 9, 2009
Filmmaker Klein explores eminent domain
The Herald Zeitung
“The Kelo decision was a shock to all of us,” Peggy Venable, director of Americans for Prosperity — Texas chapter, told viewers at Sunday’s showing at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. “But Rep. Frank Corte (Jr.) did get good property rights legislation passed. I’m confident the governor will sign this.”

June 3, 2009
Scenes from the 81st Legislative Session
Blue Dot Blues
The "Texas Not Taxes" sign is being held up behind Sen. Carona by Americans for Prosperity's Peggy Venable - about 30 grassroots activists showed up to be "anti-protesters" against the taxes proposed by Carona and Truitt.

AFP-TX: What Passed, What Didn’t in the Session
The Ellis County Observer
Here are the highlights of AFP’s legislative agenda.

June 2, 2009
Since we haven't traveled Texas in months.....
Texas Traveler
The "Texas Not Taxes" sign is being held up behind Sen. Carona by Americans for Prosperity's Peggy Venable - about 30 grassroots activists showed up to be "anti-protesters" against the taxes proposed by Carona and Truitt.

May 31, 2009
Debt surpasses population growth
Denton Record-Chronicle
Most people are unaware of how much debt their local governments carry, said Peggy Venable, state director for Americans for Prosperity, which supports limited-government and free-market principles.
“The debt that we’re incurring locally is something that most taxpayers don’t focus on; they’re worried about the federal debt,” Venable said. “This is debt that our children and grandchildren will end up paying.”

Special session still an option
Houston Chronicle
The Texas Republican Party, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Prosperity and the Texas Eagle Forum worked successfully to kill a portion of a transportation bill that would have allowed county governments to hold elections to raise gas taxes by 10 cents a gallon for local projects.

Threat of special session still looms
San Antonio Express-News
The Texas Republican Party, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Americans for Prosperity and the Texas Eagle Forum worked successfully to kill a portion of a transportation bill that would have allowed county governments to hold elections to raise gas taxes by 10 cents a gallon for local projects.

May 30, 2009
North Texas leaders not giving up on transportation funding measure despite grim outlook
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"We don’t think these taxes are necessary in this economy," said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity. She said Texans would rather have automatic tax rollback elections than an election to raise taxes.

May 29, 2009
Battle continues in Austin over massive transportation bill
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"We don’t think these taxes are necessary in this economy," said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity. She said Texans would rather have automatic tax rollback elections than an election to raise taxes.
Laurie Bartlett of Austin, another counter-protester, said lawmakers should try to cut spending before proposing new taxes and fees.
"We can’t afford new taxes," Bartlett said. "California is not a good business model for us."

North Texans Try to Save Local Transport Tax
KERA - Dallas
Bill opponent Peggy Venable is president of Americans for Prosperity.
Venable: We think true local option means taxpayers would have the right to vote to lower taxes not just tax spenders have the right to put new taxes on the ballot.
Carona has attached the measure to the session's big transportation reform bill, which he says he's willing to sacrifice for this local option.

Officials rally for tax measure
Denton Record-Chronicle
“Not only is it a new taxing authority, but it’s one that almost assuredly will be used,” said Peggy Venable, state director for Americans for Prosperity, which promotes limited-government principles, “because local officials will continue to put it on the ballot and sell or promote it [until voters approve the tax increase], and taxpayers have virtually no opportunity to lower their taxes.”

Conservative Bloggers converge on Austin for Rally, 5-23
The Walker Report
Governor Rick Perry with Americans For Prosperity Director Peggy Venable.

May 25, 2009
Up Close and personal with Governor Rick Perry
Quid Nimis
I was at a mini-conference sponsored by Americans for Prosperity (Texas) on Saturday.

May 24, 2009
Blogger Conference in Austin
Prairie Pundit
This year's blogger conference for conservatives was another outstanding effort by Peggy Venable and her staff at Americans For Prosperity.

May 23, 2009
Rick Perry takes on Arnold: Vows to Attract California Business to Texas
Libertarian Republican
Perry was animated, upbeat, and even emotional at times. His speech went way over the expected time slot. But Host Peggy Venable of Americans For Prosperity - Texas chapter, gave him the nod to take all the time he needed.

Blogging From The Right
Texas Republic News
Conservative and libertarian bloggers met at the Texas Capitol Saturday for the first ever “Right Online Blogger Day” sponsored by Americans for Prosperity (AFP).

May 22, 2009
RightOnline Conservative Bloggers Day @ Capitol, 5-23
The Walker Report
As a way to show our appreciation for your work in providing a healthy alternative to the mainstream media, Americans for Prosperity will host RightOnline Conservative Bloggers Day at the Texas State Capitol this Saturday, May 23.

May 20, 2009
The hidden agenda behind cap-and-trade"
One News Now
The website NoClimateTax.com seeks to expose the hidden tax in the so-called "cap-and-trade" bill in Congress and other climate legislation. Peggy Venable is the director of the Texas branch of Americans for Prosperity.

AFP-TX Slams Pitts Again
The Ellis County Observer
See, this is why I can’t tell people in my new state that Texas is as conservative as people think it is. The moderates - state Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, in particular - push Texas on the brink of Californication every single time one of these bills pass. Thanks to Americans For Prosperity-Texas for the continued monitoring of our reps down in Austin.

May 19, 2009
Mileage goes up...costs go up, too
One News Now
The Texas director of Americans for Prosperity says President Obama's new CAFÉ standards will drive up the price of automobiles.

Statewide smoking ban doesn't have votes needed to make Senate floor
Fort Wort Star-Telegram
"I think the bill is dead," said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, which opposed the legislation, arguing that it is an intrusion on private-property rights. "We don’t anticipate it going anywhere."

May 18, 2009
RightOnline Conservative Bloggers Day @ Capitol, 5-23
The Walker Report
Americans for Prosperity will host RightOnline Conservative Bloggers Day at the Texas State Capitol this Saturday, May 23.

May 15, 2009
Gov. Perry Co-Hosts Tele-Tea Party 2.0
NBC-DFW
Some have questioned whether government involvement in a primarily independent movement could weaken its impact or be used as a means of political gain. But Cindy Mallette, organizer of the tea party in Austin, didn’t believe that would be the case.

Ron Paul Signs “No Climate Tax Pledge”
The Invisible Opportunity
The Texas chapter of the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-TX) today applauded U.S. Representative Ron Paul (14th District) for signing the group’s “No Climate Tax Pledge.” By doing so, Paul pledges to “oppose legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.”

May 14, 2009
KWEL Radio - Midland
Peggy Venable interviewed about the legislative session

May 13, 2009
Critics quick to hit gas-tax plan
Dallas Morning News
"These bills permit a 125 percent increase in the gasoline taxes paid by Texas drivers," said Peggy Venable, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Texas. "Legislators are holding onto the false notion that by requiring voter approval they are absolving themselves of the reality that this permits a colossal tax increase that is going to impose a tremendous burden on Texas families and businesses. We are concerned that the cap and trade policy promoted by the Obama Administration could cause gas prices to skyrocket. This is not a time to increase taxes."

House panel advances transit funding bill as conservative opposition decries it
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Other groups opposing the bill included the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Americans for Prosperity and the Free Market Foundation.

Government Funded Lobbying Hinders Tax Relief
Dallas Blog
"Taxpayer-funded lobbying distorts the democratic process," said Peggy Venable, Texas director of Americans for Prosperity. "While citizens are hard at work, taking care of their families, volunteering in their communities, and paying their taxes, they should not have to worry that some of those tax dollars are going to lobby against taxpayer interests."

What's dead, and what's got life yet, in the Legislature
Blue Dot Blues
There are groups paying close attention to what happens in Austin, and you should be looking to them for action alerts if you are unsure about the Legislature's rules that govern this kind of thing (Americans for Prosperity, Empower Texans, and Texas Eagle Forum are great places to go).

May 8, 2009
Ron Paul Signs “No Climate Tax Pledge”
RonPaul.com
The Texas chapter of the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-TX) today applauded U.S. Representative Ron Paul (14th District) for signing the group’s “No Climate Tax Pledge.”

May 5, 2009
Are Texas Republicans in the legislature idiots on expanding the Obama stimulus?
Rick vs Kay Blog
Grassroots groups and think tanks like Empower Texans, Americans for Prosperity, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the Texas Conservative Coalition and others all oppose the bills overriding Rick.

May 4, 2009
Records show appointees gave Perry $5 million
Houston Chronicle
“Peggy Venable, Texas director for Americans for Prosperity who vetted federal appointees during the administration of President Ronald Reagan, said their financial support can be an indicator of whether they will implement policies that jibe with an elected official’s vision.”

Appointees have given governor millions
San Antonio Express-News
“Peggy Venable, Texas director for Americans for Prosperity who vetted federal appointees during the administration of President Ronald Reagan, said their financial support can be an indicator of whether they will implement policies that jibe with an elected official’s vision.”

May 3, 2009
Call to action rally draws hundreds
Tyler Morning Telegraph
“Venable talked about President Barack Obama's cap-and-trade energy proposal, saying the proposal probably would double electric bills. She said low-income or no-income citizens will then complain about their electricity doubling, and others will end up paying for it.”

April 30, 2009
KWEL Radio – Odessa
Peggy interviewed about the statewide smoking ban

April 29, 2009
Conferees urged to restore teacher incentive pay
Burka Blog
The signees of the letter are: ... Peggy Venable, Americans for Prosperity

KWEL Radio – Odessa
Peggy interviewed by Watchdog Jason Moore about legislative issues

April 28, 2009
AFP State Director to address Eagle Forum
Montgomery County Citizen
Great news! State Director for AFP Texas will be keynote speaker at Eagle Forum Montgomery County May 7th.

April 26, 2009
We the People Sets Freedom Rally Saturday
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Americans for Prosperity Texas is committed to strengthening constitutional government spending limits and giving taxpayers greater control over how much government citizens want and are willing to pay for.

April 25, 2009
Economy slows, university presidents' salaries grow...
Blue Dot Blues Blog
(Americans for Prosperity director Peggy) Venable feels there is a life lesson to be learned by this situation.

April 24, 2009
Legislature Must Fix Excessive Texas Taxes
Tyler Morning Telegraph
“Eliminating this tax was long overdue,” noted Peggy Venable, president of Americans for Prosperity-Texas. “It was one of the major accomplishments of the 2007 legislative session. It's a $600 million tax cut for Texans.”

April 23, 2009
Education Funding Down, Salaries Up At UNT & UTD
CBS 11 – Dallas
Peggy Venable was White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan Administration. Now she's the Texas director of Americans for Prosperity, a group dedicated to fiscal responsibility.

Spending On Higher Education Decreases While University Presidents’ Salaries Increase
The North Texas Conservative
Peggy Venable, President of Americans for Prosperity, put it best: “Grow up and be a university president if you want to make a lot of money. It seems ludicrous when you add it all together. It really is amazing to think how many parents are selling their homes and thinking this is what their tuition is paying for. I’m not convinced we need to pay half a million to get a good university president.”

April 20, 2009
Rep. Christian supported the 'Don't Mess with Texas Tea Party' to discourage tax increases
The Pine Log
Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, Michael Quinn Sullivan (Texans for Fiscal Responsibility) and Peggy Venable (Americans for Prosperity-TX) also delivered the message of "Don't Mess with Texas".

Tax Day sees tea partiers descend on Capitol
Dallas Blog
There were nearly 2,000 people at the lunchtime "Don’t Mess With Texas Tea Party" rally at the Austin City Hall, hosted by Americans for Prosperity and headlined by Gov. Rick Perry and leaders of Travis County Republican and Libertarian parties.

AFP | Tell Pitts, Averitt, Councilmen to Protect Taxpayers
The Ellis County Observer
Americans for Prosperity-Texas is still under the leadership of Peggy Venable, and even though I’m 2,500 miles away, this blog is still under my control.

April 19, 2009
A recap of current Texas politics
KXAN News – Austin
Perry's comments following the anti-tax "tea party" never advocated Texas breaking away from the U.S.

April 16, 2009
Tea parties' stir crowds; Thousands voice frustration at events at City Hall, Capitol
Austin American Statesman

Tens of thousands rally at tax day 'tea parties'
Austin American Statesman

Tax Day Protests Photo Album
Austin American Statesman

On Tax Day, calls for independence; At Tea Party, one of hundreds across US, protesters rally against taxes, spending
Daily Texan

Thousands show up for Dallas 'tea party'; Rick Perry fires up rallies
Dallas Morning News

Texas-Sized Tea Parties in Austin & Around the State
Texas Insider

Don’t Mess With Texas — Austin Tea Party
Urban Grounds Blog

April 15, 2009
Gov. Perry tells Washington to stop trying to run Texas
Fox News

Governor Says Texans May Want to Secede From Union But Probably Won't
Fox News

Rick Perry: Tea party darling
Politico

Austin Tea Party
Texas Insider

Perry fires up anti-tax crowd
Austin American Statesman

Second Austin Tax Day Tea Party begins; first draws 1,500
KEYE - TV Austin

WATCH: Gov. Rick Perry fires up anti-tax crowd in Austin
KVUE - TV Austin

Local protesters stage Austin 'tea party'
News 8 Austin

Perry fires up anti-tax crowd
Houston Chronicle

Texans blow off steam at tea parties to protest taxes
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Gov. Rick Perry says secession is on Texans' minds
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tea Party protest takes to the streets; Many sat at City Hall steps to petition Tax Day
KXAN - Austin

Tax Day Tea Parties a Huge Hit
Real Politix

Don't Mess With Texas --- Austin Tea Party
Red County Blog

Austin Tea Party draws a crowd
Prairie Pundit Blog

More than 1,000 rally in Austin Tea Party
PoliTex Blog

Video from Austin Tea Party at City Hall
Blue Dot Blues Blog

Don't Mess with Texas Tea Party - Austin
Miss Ladybug Blog

The Austin TEA Party Report
The Travis Monitor

April 14, 2009
Tea party' protesting government bailouts
Killeen Daily Herald

Huge Turnout Expected at April 15 Don't Mess With Texas Tea Party at Austin City Hall
Texas Insider

April 9, 2009
Tea Parties Planned Across the Lone Star State to Send a Message To Washington
Texas Insider