Oppose new attempts to 'FIX' transportation issues

Why should your rep oppose SB792?

Because HB1892, with moratorium language attached, calls for a 2 year study on the privatization of our roads. We don't need hastily done legislation like SB792. We need time to study our options. Late night fixes and compromises with the Governor and TXDOT are not what the public wants. We want a halt to this privatization madness and the time to study our needs more in depth.

All the noise now about 'problems' with HB1892 is being blown out of proportion for political gain. It was quick, hastily voted on, middle of the night legislation that got us to where we are today. During debate on HB1892 on the senate floor senators expressed concerns with passing legislation in a hasty fashion. That is exactly what is going on right now. We don't need it again. Let me tell you how this will play out.

This can play out three ways...two of them bad
Script 1: BAD

• Perry and TXDOT complain that HB1892 has 'problems'


• Legislature (Carona, Krusee and company) come up with hasty 'fixes' in large bill, SB792.


• Legislature hastily approves legislation and sends to Perry.


• Perry vetos HB1892 in preparation for hasty legislation (SB792)


• SB792 is found to have flaws because it was done so fast.


• Perry can now claim that he has to veto it because of its flaws and legislature either doesn't have the time or the will to override the veto of SB792 and HB1892 is now gone as well.

Script 2: BAD

• Perry and TXDOT complain that HB1892 has 'problems'


• Legislature (Carona, Krusee and company) come up with hasty 'fixes' in large bill, SB792.


• Perry vetos HB1892 in preparation for hasty legislation (SB792)


• Legislature is unable to agree on SB792 and we are left with nothing.


• Support for HB1892 is eroded and no veto override happens.

Script 3: GOOD

• You call your rep and senator and tell them to ignore SB792 and stick to HB1892.


• Governor Perry vetos HB1892


• Legislature overrides his veto because they aren't distracted.


• TTC is effectively dead because of provisions in HB1892 limiting its profitability.

Pass HB1892 and let the studying and careful consideration begin.