Proud Native Texan. Opinions my own.

Joined July 2023
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Happy Leeper Day!
In 2015, Governor Abbott issued a proclamation marking June 9 as Leeper Day in Texas. The Leeper decision didn’t just secure freedom for Texas families; it became one of the first major published court rulings in America to strongly affirm homeschooling rights, inspiring families and strengthening legal protections in states across the country.  As a homeschool father, I firmly believe the right to direct the education of our children is a right endowed by the Creator. Thank you to all the brave pioneers who stood firm during the fight. Your courage paved the way and continues to safeguard the rights of Texas homeschoolers for generations to come.
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A prayer for Memorial Day.
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It was great to see our next Attorney General @mayes_middleton in Collin County tonight. Get out and vote for Mayes!
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The citizens of TX-CD 32 were betrayed today in congress. I’m voting for my friend Jace to restore common sense representation for my community. Americans come first!
It's been 15 years, why are we extending this "Temporary" Protected Status? 65% of Haitians are on welfare. Americans come first.
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File this under “Reasons New York is Losing”
NEWS: Lina Khan has launched an economic policy center that will train the next generation of lawyers and also publish research that can be turned into actionable policy. Follow the center @law_and_economy
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We need to make a historic investment in electricity infrastructure to bring energy prices down. Data centers are a part of the solution.
EPA Administrator @LeeMZeldin makes a strong case here. We are already seeing that the historic investment in data centers not only advances America’s economy, but all electricity ratepayers will benefit as well from expansions of critical infrastructure.
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With the incredible number of applications for the school choice program in Texas, I can’t help but wonder about the future of education and the accelerated opportunity for innovation that this brings. I was able to make this video about the Norman conquest of England in an afternoon using @NotebookLM . It generates effective flashcards and quizzes to support learning as well. It is incredibly easy to personalize and go into more detail on any particular topic. The video is not perfect, but this technology is advancing at a remarkable pace and is revolutionizing the concept of a curriculum or a textbook.
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Steve Kinard retweeted
Texas parents, a quick reminder: Today is the final day to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Applications close at 11:59 PM. If you’ve been considering it, there is still time to apply and explore more education options for your child. Apply here ⬇️ educationfreedom.texas.gov
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RT @Burrows4TX: Texas has banned the possibility of this type of tax from ever being imposed again! Thank you to all the Texas Representat…
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👏👏👏 Engagement with this program is shattering all expectations. You have until Tuesday to apply!
Nearly 200,000 kids have applied for school choice in Texas! @txcomptroller @GregAbbott_TX @WithOdyssey_
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The application process is very quick and straightforward. I am encouraging everyone I know to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Just a few days left!
🚨 Deadline approaching. Over 174,000 students have applied! ⏳ Deadline: March 17 🎟 Lottery-based selection — not first come, first served ⭐ Priority for students with disabilities & low- and middle-income families 📲 Apply now: withodyssey.com/en/auth/regi… #LearnYourWayTX
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The government trying to regulate homeschooling is like the DMV trying to regulate the Chick-fil-A drive thru.
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Parents are the best educators. Literacy starts at home!
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Overheard in Silicon Valley: "Every single person who was in favor of government control of AI, is now opposed to government control of AI."
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At the halfway point, more than 130,000 students across Texas have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Of those students: 📌 35% of applicants have a four-person household income of 200% or below the federal poverty line ($66,000 per year) 📌 36% of applicants have a four-person household income between 200% and 500% the FPL ($66,000 to $165,000) 📌 29% of applicants have a four-person household income above 500% of the FPL 📊 79% of applicants say they intend to use toward private school 📊 21% of applicants say they have eyes toward homeschooling 📚 The parent application window is open until March 17 at 11:59pm. 💻 To find out more about the program and apply, visit: EducationFreedom.Texas.gov #TEFA #TxEd #txlege @WithOdyssey_
⏳3 weeks left in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts application period! 📅 Deadline: March 17 🎟 Lottery-based ⭐ Priority for students with disabilities & low/middle-income families 📲 Fast, simple online application 👉 Apply: bit.ly/4tVxIZI #learnyourwayTX
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I enjoyed Chipotle for lunch today delivered by @zipline drone in Rowlett. No one else was at the park and I couldn’t help but wonder what the future will look like when this awesome technology makes having a nice lunch outside far easier, more enjoyable and with a great diversity of options. Developers should take note.
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Drone delivery is no longer science fiction. A recent family trip to Rowlett, Texas, showcased the future of drone delivery, from hot pizza on main street to frozen ice cream at the playground. @zipline offer options from major food chains, with delivery windows and real-time tracking. Get $5 off with promo code: FE584B56 @Keller @DallasExpress @DallasXCEO
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This should be studied in American business schools. At some point, business leaders with a fiduciary duty should give it some real thought before green-lighting a super bowl ad.
a typical Super Bowl ad generates 100-200m impressions. ad placement, production, agency costs, etc. will set a company back $15-$30m, even upwards of $40m for a star studded commercial. Palantir investor and enthusiast @jawwwn_ will do over 150m impressions on X the next 12 months, ~2/3 of which will be Palantir - Dr. Karp - Shyam clips. X also curates the audience quite a bit whereas TV impressions not so much. Palantir doesn’t pay Jawwwn anything to post content. just does his thing bc he loves Palantir and its mission 🇺🇸 , and has skin in the game as an individual investor. can’t beat that
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I’m going to start a new annual reminder that you do not have to watch the Super Bowl at all. The weather forecast here in Texas looks great. You can spend some time outside with your family (that’s where you can find me) or do pretty much anything else and be better off.
This is your annual reminder that you *do not* have to watch the Super Bowl halftime show. It is possible to avoid doing so.
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