Normally, I don't get very involved in politics. This year is different. The public school system in Texas is under attack and I refuse to stand on the sidelines and watch the battle. I wrote this post for educators to see the stances of those who wish to represent them as Lieutenant Governor of Texas. I was especially disturbed by current Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's responses, or should I say lack of responses. It seems to be a thumb of the nose to Texas educators saying, "If you want to know where I stand, go look it up yourself. But don't bother me."
Where do they stand?
Recently, the Texas PTA sent out a questionnaire to the four candidates for Texas Lieutenant Governor. The questions had to do with education and public schools.
Below are links to the responses from all candidates, both Republican and Democrat. Please read so you can make an informed decision when you go to the polls and vote in the Primaries. Remember, whoever wins the primary for each party will be their candidate for Lieutenant Governor. In Texas, which tends to vote Republican, whoever wins the Republican primary is usually the favorite to win the general election in November.
As public school educators, it is imperative that we choose someone who best represents the interests of public school children, educators, and retirees.
Republican Candidates:
Scott Milder: https://www.txpta.org/questionnaire-milder
Dan Patrick: https://www.txpta.org/questionnaire-patrick
Democratic Candidates:
Mike Collier: https://www.txpta.org/questionnaire-collier
Michael Cooper: https://www.txpta.org/questionnaire-cooper
Remember, early voting begins Tuesday, February 20 and the official Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 6.
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