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On its website, Progress Texas describes itself as a "nonprofit communications hub that educates the public about politicians, policies and organizations that have a direct impact on the everyday lives of Texans." Its mission, according to the website, is "to provide a strong, credible and enduring progressive voice that will ensure more inclusive, just and sustainable policies for Texas."

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Progress Texas
stated on September 20, 2016 in a blog post:

"Donald Trump's education plan to dramatically slash funding for public education would fire 49,000 Texas teachers."

By Fauzeya Rahman • October 20, 2016
Progress Texas
stated on May 31, 2013 in a tweet:

Says two-thirds of groups targeted for IRS scrutiny were not conservative.

By Sue Owen • June 11, 2013
Progress Texas
stated on September 7, 2012 in a newsletter update:

Says a voter-adopted constitutional amendment "instructed" a state board headed by Jerry Patterson to put $300 million in investment earnings into a fund supporting public school operations.

By W. Gardner Selby • September 21, 2012
Progress Texas
stated on February 8, 2012 in a web page post.:

Without U.S. Senate action, Texas will have more federal judicial vacancies this year than any other state.

By W. Gardner Selby • February 24, 2012
Progress Texas
stated on October 20, 2011 in an opinion column.:

"The Confederate battle flag never flew over Texas, but... you might soon see it on our license plates."

By W. Gardner Selby • November 9, 2011

Jerry Patterson
stated on August 22, 2012 in a letter.:

Says a portfolio managed by the Texas General Land Office earned 22 percent last year while the state’s emergency reserve account experienced a 1 percent gain.

By W. Gardner Selby • August 28, 2012
Progress Texas
stated on July 5, 2011 in a statement for Twitter:

"Rick Perry ended full-day Pre-K for 100,000 Texas children."

By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • August 5, 2011

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