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November 5, 2024
Title: America: Land of the Free
Topic: Elections Matter
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Representative Valoree Swanson serves the citizens of District 150 in Harris County. Click
here for more about Valoree.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Lee Greenwood sings: “I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.” What do those words mean to Valoree?
Does every vote matter? Why should people vote?
Click here to help support Valoree’s campaign.
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February 22, 2024
Title: 2024 Texas Primary Ballot Propositions
Topic: Elections Matter
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Part 1 of 3
Representative Valoree Swanson represents House District 150 in Northwest Harris County. She is unopposed in the upcoming March Primary.
Today, Representative Swanson discusses and explains most of the propositions on the ballot, which voters in Texas will be voting on.
Click here for more information about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Proposition 1: Texas should eliminate all property taxes without increasing the overall tax burden.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - 2024 Texas Primary Ballot Propositions
Topic: Elections Matter
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Proposition 2: Texas should create a Border Protection Unit and deploy
additional state law enforcement and military forces to seal the border, to use
physical force to prevent illegal entry and trafficking, and to deport illegal
aliens to Mexico or to their nation of origin.
Proposition 3: The Texas Legislature should require the use of E-Verify
by all employers in Texas to protect jobs for legal workers by preventing the
hiring of illegal aliens.
Proposition 4: The Texas Legislature should end all subsidies and
public services, including in-state college tuition and enrollment in public
schools for illegal aliens.
Proposition 5: Texas urges the United States Congress not to grant any
form of amnesty or a pathway to legalization for illegal aliens.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - 2024 Texas Primary Ballot Propositions
Topic: Elections Matter
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Proposition 6: The Texas Legislature should prohibit the deployment of
the Texas National Guard to a foreign conflict unless Congress first formally
declares war.
Proposition 7: The Texas Legislature should establish authority within
the Texas State Comptroller’s office to administer access to gold and silver
through the Texas Bullion Depository for use as legal tender.
Proposition 8: The State of Texas should ensure that Texans are free to
give or to withhold consent for any vaccine without coercion.
Proposition 9: The Republican Party of Texas should restrict voting in
the Republican primary to only registered Republicans.
Proposition 10: The Texas Constitution should be amended to restore
authority to the Texas Attorney General to prosecute election crimes.
Proposition 11: Texas parents and guardians should have the right to
select schools, whether public or private, for their children and the funding
should follow the student.
Proposition 12: The Texas Constitution should be amended to require
proof of citizenship before any individual can be registered to vote.
Proposition 13: Texas should ban the sale of Texas land to citizens,
governments, and entities from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
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October 9, 2023
Title: Texas Special Session and Setting the Record Straight
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Representative Valoree Swanson gives details about the Special Session of the Texas Legislature, which beings Monday, October 9, 2023. She also discusses what she and others witnessed at Colony Ridge near Cleveland, Texas.
Click here for more information about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a “special session” of the Texas Legislature? What is the issue that Governor Abbott has called the current special session for? Can more issues be added to the special session?
School Choice / Education Savings Accounts: What are the details about this issue? What are the concerns parents have, especially those who homeschool?
Colony Ridge near Cleveland, Texas: What is happening in Colony Ridge that is causing such a controversy? Is the MSM reporting the truth about the people living there? What are the schools like? How are the different neighborhoods separated? Who are the residents?
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August 4, 2023
Title: Democrat Accidentally Endorses Separate Space for Transgender Males in Female Locker Rooms
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Two years ago, Texas Representative Valoree Swanson spearheaded the legislation to keep girls safe from having to compete against biological males in high school sports. The
Save Women Sports
Bill, passed in the Texas House this past May with a 93-49 bipartisan vote.
Valoree Swanson represents Texas District 150 in Northwest Harris County. Click
here for more information about her platform and voting record. Today, Representative Swanson urges everyone to keep up the fight against biological males in female locker rooms and restrooms.
Click
here to read the article which sparked this interview with Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has the fight to keep biological males from competing in high school female sports been an uphill battle?
This year, when debating the Save Women Sports Bill, did any Democrat in the Texas Legislature offer protection for females in the private changing/shower areas, whether in high school sports or college? Valoree shares how some Democrats are simply afraid to vote in favor of her bill for fear of losing their next election. Cowards!
A Democrat Tennessee State Representative, Steve Cohen, recently suggested that “barriers” should be placed in women’s locker rooms to address the issue of males who identify as transgender using female facilities. Aren’t there already “barriers” in place – separate bathrooms and locker rooms for males? If there was a “barrier” placed in the female locker room/bathroom, would transgender be happy and satisfied or would they still scream discrimination?
Does Texas currently have a law requiring all businesses and schools to have private, separate bathrooms for biological males and biological females?
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May 23, 2023
Title: VICTORY: Save Women’s Sports Bill PASSED the Texas House
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
The Save Women’s Sports Bill by Senator Mayes Middleton and
Representative Valoree Swanson has passed in the Texas House by a 93-49
bipartisan vote.
Today, Representative Valoree Swanson discusses its passage and why we must keep fighting to protect women and children. Valoree says this about the debacle: “If you think about it: If you’re going to have one man on the team, what keeps them from having the whole team be biological male? The world’s gone crazy.”
Valoree is the State Representative for Texas House District 150.
Click
here and
here for more information about the
Save Women’s Sports Bill SB15.
Click here for more about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it unfair that men are participating in women’s sports?
Are biological men stealing a woman’s right to compete fairly? Valoree discusses several of the most recent cases that have made headlines across the nation.
Decades ago, was Title IX passed to enable men posing as women to compete in women’s sports?
SHORT ANSWER: Absolutely not!
Why did Valoree sponsor the House version of Senate Bill 15? Valoree explains why she is so passionate about this issue.
What does “lay out the bill on the house floor” mean?
Did any Republican vote against the bill? How many Democrats voted for it?
Is this battle far from over? Valoree urges everyone to contact their elected officials on this and other transgender issues.
Washington DC Switchboard: 202.224.3123
Austin Capital Switchboard: 512.463.4630
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June 29, 2022
Title: Trigger Law: What’s Next in Texas?
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
The recent announcement from the US Supreme Court reversing Roe
v Wade, giving the abortion decision back to the states, is a huge win for
life!
Texas Representative Valoree Swanson (R-150) explains the Texas Trigger Law and discusses what the future could look like for pregnant mothers and their babies.
REMINDER: Valoree Swanson is a champion of women! She was the author of the
Save Girl’s Sport Act that passed this last Legislative Session.
Click here for more information about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will the Texas “Trigger Law” soon go into effect? Valoree explains that the
Human Life Protection Act is set to go into effect 30 days after the Supreme Court’s judgment, which will be issued separately from its Friday opinion. She also reveals that all of the pro-life laws from 1973 are still in effect so abortion is already technically illegal in the state of Texas! Hallelujah! (There are a few exceptions…)
Will the DOJ and law enforcement protect pro-life centers as aggressively as they protected abortion centers? Can local law enforcement help?
Will we be prepared to defend the Dobbs Ruling in the next Texas Legislature? Valoree discusses the current makeup of the Texas Legislature and offers her opinion of what the future could hold.
Several rogue Texas DA’s have stated that they will not prosecute abortionists. How should the Texas Attorney General and local law enforcement agencies respond?
What is the Texas Heartbeat Law? Does this law need some tweaking?
Must pro-life Texans expand their ranks and not rest on our backsides? Valoree discusses the importance of election integrity and urges all Conservatives to volunteer at the polls for every election.
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January 21, 2022
Title: Meet Valoree Swanson: Woman’s Sports Champion
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
After one regular session and three special sessions, over 20 hours
of committee hearings, and an entire day of debate on the House floor, Texas
State Representative’s Valoree Swanson’s Save Girls’ Sports Act (HB 25)
passed! Governor Abbott signed the bill and it took effect on January 18, 2022.
Valoree Swanson officially represents Texas District 150 in Northwest Harris
County. Unofficially, she represents ALL Texans – especially females who
participate in sports across the state.
Click here for more
information on Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it hateful to keep boys from competing against girls in sporting events in
Texas?
Does HB 25 only apply to UIL sports in middle and high school? Valoree explains
why the new law doesn’t include college sports or little league organizations.
What arguments did the opposition make during debates? Were there many people
and organizations that supported Valoree and HB 25?
How hard was it to secure 76 Republican signatures as joint and co-authors?
Did any Democrats vote for passage? Only one Democrat did: Ryan Guillen.
Is the Biden Administration expected to fight the Save Girls’ Sports Act in the
courts?
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to Valoree Swanson’s reelection campaign for Texas State Representative District
150.
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October 20, 2021
Title: Save Women’s Sports Bill PASSES in Texas
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Texas State Representative Valoree Swanson (Dist. 150) has been
working tirelessly to pass the Save Women’s Sports Bill – and she has
succeeded! Today she discusses the next steps and the challenges
that may still arise.
Click here
for more information about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the Save Women’s Sports Bill protect a girls’ right to be a
champion and not a spectator in her own sport? Valoree explains that it just
isn’t about competition; it’s about safety, too.
Will Governor Abbott sign it soon?
Is there any law that prohibits a troubled young male from competing against
boys in Junior High or High School? HINT: Nope.
Will there be lawsuits filed against the bill?
Will the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, vigorously defend the bill?
Does Valoree anticipate being sued personally regarding this bill?
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October 12, 2021
Title: UPDATE on the Texas Save Women’s Sports Bill
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
NOTE: This interview was recorded on Friday, October 8 and information is subject to change.
The Save Women’s Sports Bill passes out of the Texas House Committee. Will House leadership allow a vote before time runs out?
Representative Valoree Swanson filed HB25 to correct the widespread issue of biological men unfairly competing in women’s sports. Today she gives an update on the bill’s progress during this Third Special Session.
Click here for more information about Representative Valoree Swanson.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Representative Valoree Swanson file HB25 – the Save Women’s Sports Bill?
What was the debate like? Was there a lot of opposition?
Is it important that we have a strong Attorney General who will defend the bill in the courts?
What happens now that the bill has passed out of the House Committee? Rep. Swanson explains that House Democrats can (and probably
will) try to stop the bill on the floor and they tactics they will use…
How can we pray for Representative Swanson and other Republicans for this and other issues?
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April 1, 2021
Title: Protecting Females in Texas
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Texas Representative Valoree Swanson discusses her bill HB1458:
The Fair Play in Women’s Sports Act. Senator Charles Perry has filed a
sister bill in the Senate, SB373. For more information about
this bill, click
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should a biological male compete against girls and women in completive sports
K-college in Texas?
Is there proof that biological males have a clear advantage over biological
females?
How do the majority of Texans feel about this issue?
How many fellow State Reps have signed onto Swanson’s bill?
Have any Democrat State Reps signed her bill?
Call the Austin capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for Representative Chris Paddy, the Chairman for State Affairs. He has the power to place this bill up for a vote.
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February 21, 2020
Title: Texas GOP Ballot Propositions Explained
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Part 1 of 3
What do all those ballot propositions mean anyway? It’s so hard to decipher them sometimes and know which way to vote. Is this one good or bad? Is that one shady or is it okay?
Representative Valoree Swanson explains some of the Texas GOP Ballot Propositions today! Valoree represents Texas House District 150 in NW Harris County.
NOTE: These are proposition on the Republican Primary ballot ONLY. Click
here to view all 10 Propositions.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Prop 1: Texas should not restrict or prohibit prayer in public schools. -
YES - As a nation, we pride ourselves on freedom of religion. Prohibiting teachers and students from exercising that right is unconstitutional and should no longer be tolerated from Texas public schools.
Prop 2: Texas should reject restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms. - YES - Texas has made great strides in increasing Second Amendment rights. We must continue to fight the efforts of the left to take away our constitutional rights.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Texas GOP Ballot Propositions Explained
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Prop 3: Texas should ban the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying, which allows
your tax dollars to be spent on lobbyists who work against the taxpayer. -
YES -
Your tax dollars should not be spent on lobbying for higher tax rates and other
ways to siphon tax dollars from Texas citizens.
NOTE: For more on this, click
here.
Prop 4: Texas should support the construction of a physical barrier and use
existing defense-grade surveillance equipment along the entire southern border
of Texas. -YES - While Congress drags their feet to protect our southern border,
Texas needs to take the lead to ensure that our citizens are protected from
gangs, human trafficking, and cartel violence.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Texas GOP Ballot Propositions Explained
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Prop 9: Bail in Texas should be based only on a person’s
danger to society and risk of flight, not that person’s ability to pay.
PROPONENTS SAY - this will ensure potentially innocent Texans
are not punished for their financial status. OPPONENTS SAY -
this allows dangerous criminals to be released early to commit more crimes.
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April 18, 2018
Title: Obama’s Egregious Accomplishments
Topic: Obama’s Egregious Accomplishments
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Part 1 of 2
Recently in the White House Rose Garden, President Trump announced the latest accomplishments of his administration.
The mainstream media will never report this, but the forgotten men and women of America are rejoicing over this great news!
Valoree Swanson is the State Representative for District 150 for Northwest Harris County. Today, she will be discussing former President Obama’s “achievements”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is Valoree Swanson’s pick for Obama’s most egregious achievement?
What other actions did Obama do that were not in the best interest of the American people?
Valoree also discusses illegal immigration and race problems ballooning under Obama’s leadership…
Do many Americans still believe that Obama was a terrific president?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Obama’s Egregious Accomplishments
Topic: Obama’s Egregious Accomplishments
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
The mainstream media will never report this, but the forgotten men and women of America are rejoicing over this great news!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Continuing with Obama’s “achievements”: cutting military funds,
allowing homosexual and transgenders in the military, Planned Parenthood and
abortion, and discriminating against our religious rights.
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March 20, 2018
Title: RECAP of the 2018 Republican Primary
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Part 1 of 2
Valoree Swanson represents House District 150 in Northwest Harris County. Listen
as she gives a recap of the 2018 Texas Primary, focusing on some of the eleven
(11) non-blinding questions/propositions that were included on the Republican
ballot.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
First, Terry asks Valoree a rather personal question, somewhat related to the
election: Why did Valoree choose to advertise in the LINK Letter this past
Primary Election? As a former Election Judge, did she often notice voters using
the LINK Letter in the ballot booth?
Why are non-binding questions/propositions included on the Republican Primary
ballot?
Question/Proposition 3: Republicans in the Texas House should select their
Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence.
Why is this important?
Tune in to the next segment with Valoree as she discusses the hottest topic every year: property taxes.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - RECAP of the 2018 Republican Primary
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Question/Proposition 1: Texas should replace the property tax system with an
appropriate consumption tax equivalent. How did the Republican voters in Harris
County respond to this question/proposition?
Terry placed a poll on The What’s UP Radio Program homepage prior to the Primary
Election with similar questions that appeared on the Republican Primary ballot.
Listen as he shares some of those results…
Last Legislative Session, Valoree Swanson filed a bill which would have given
Elected Officials six years to completely eliminate property taxes. Sadly, it
did not pass. Why not?
If a new property tax plan does eventually get House and Senate approval, will
the voters still be required to approve it as well?
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October 24, 2017
Title: Part 1 - Propositions 1 and 2 on November 7 Ballot
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislature passed seven joint resolutions proposing Amendments to the State Constitution.
These proposed Amendments will be offered for approval by the voters of Texas on the November 7, 2017.
Valoree Swanson represents Texas House District 150 in Northwest Harris County. Over the next three segments, Valoree will break down each proposed Amendment into more detail. For more information on Valoree,
click here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
PROPOSITION 1 (HJR 21) Deals with exempting part of the property taxes for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
PROPOSITION 2 (SJR 60) Deals with home equity and would enable agricultural property owners the ability to access their home equity.
Click here for all the details about the upcoming November 7 Election. Simply select your county and the information you need, either a Sample Ballot or Early Voting Locations.
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Title: part 2 - Propositions 3, 4, and 5 on November 7 Ballot
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
PROPOSITION 3 (SJR 34) Deals with the term of office of
appointed officials by the Governor who were confirmed by the Senate.
PROPOSITION 4 (SJR 6) Deals with challenging state statutes.
PROPOSITION 5 (HJR 100) Deals with allowing professional sports
teams to hold charitable raffles.
Click here for all the details about the upcoming November 7 Election. Simply select your county and the information you need, either a Sample Ballot or Early Voting Locations.
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Title: Part 3 - Propositions 6 and 7 on November 7 Ballot
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
PROPOSITION 6 (SJR 1) Deals with exempting part of the property
taxes for the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally
injured in the line of duty.
PROPOSITION 7 (HJR 37) Allows credit unions and other financial
institutions the ability to award prizes by lot to promote savings.
Click here for all the details about the upcoming November 7 Election. Simply select your county and the information you need, either a Sample Ballot or Early Voting Locations.
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