One of the co-chairs of the recently formed "Tea Party Caucus", Beverly Woolley, has proven that she can't be trusted and doesn't deserve to be a part of anything with "tea party" in the name. In a press release from the Straus campaignRep. Woolley said today, "After a frank and open meeting with Speaker Straus I am convinced he is committed to governing as a strong conservative during the 82nd session. As lifelong Republicans, the Speaker and I share steadfast beliefs in limited government, fiscal responsibility and low taxes; beliefs that are fundamental to the majority of my constituents. In the 82nd session, Speaker Straus will manage the House effectively, and with a supermajority behind him, we will pass conservative legislation.”
Unfortunately for Rep. Woolley her actions will not be soon forgotten by conservative Republicans and Tea Partiers alike. Dozens of conservative organizations and thousands of grassroots conservatives have endorsed Ken Paxton. Others have endorsed Chisum or have called for a Republican caucus where only House republicans would vote and select their speaker.
More endorsements are coming in the days ahead.
