Bay Area Houston

This was unexpected.

Yesterday I called our State Representative Dennis Paul and asked how many calls they have received on HB 3, the school voucher bill. I was told this information is “privileged” and could not be shared. Needless to say I called bullshit and was abruptly referred to his Chief of Staff, Greg Bentch. I have been in contact with Greg for a number of months concerning home insurance and even met with him last week. He also claimed this information is protected from being released. I don’t believe this. He claimed that they have received calls on “both” sides of the argument but refused to say just how opposed to vouchers Paul’s constituents are.

I’ve called other State Representatives and they did not agree with Paul’s position. Poll after poll show nearly 70% of Texans are against vouchers including Democrats and Republics. If his office is taking statistics on this topic it is public information. Period. Even a simple spreadsheet or hand written tally is public record. All emails concerning HB 3 are public information. All of it is.

Paul co-sponsored the voucher bill even though his constituents are widely opposed to it. Even members of his own party are against vouchers. The business community in the Bay Area are against it. A resolution in support of vouchers was spearheaded by CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen and it was NOT a unanimous vote. Vouchers are just not popular. Yet Paul will support it nevertheless.

Maybe you will have better luck contacting Paul’s office at (512) 463-0734 or via email at Dennis.paul@house.texas.gov. Voice your opposition and ask for statistics.

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