Jason Isaac – State Representative

On May 10, 2012, the independent film thriller Formosa Betrayed will be screened at an event at the Texas Capitol in the Capitol Extension Auditorium beginning at 7:00 pm. The local chapter of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), with the assistance of Rep. Jason Isaac, is sponsoring this screening to educate the public on the cultural/political divide that exists in our trading partner Taiwan, a divide that threatens to facilitate annexation of a free people by an authoritarian communist state.

If you are not familiar with the history of the Taiwanese people since WWII, please come with me and local Americans of Taiwanese descent to watch this award winning film which, though dramatized for the big screen, is inspired by actual events.

Formosa Betrayed portrays a composite of events which led to Taiwan’s transition from martial law to freedom and democracy. The film will remind you that Freedom ain’t free and the price of Freedom is blood and eternal vigilance.

Tentative Event Schedule

6:55 pm – Doors Open

7:05 pm – Welcome and Introductions

7:20 pm – Begin Showing Film

9:05 pm – Congressional Update

9:25 pm – Q & A

9:45 pm – End of Event Schedule

10:00 pm – Public must be out of the Capitol

RSVP to Tim Bradberry at dadofping@sbcglobal.net

If you have questions, call Tim at 512-507-2823.

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Rep. Isaac Passes Legislation to Protect Safe Sport Shooting Ranges from Frivolous Lawsuits

Release from the Texas State Rifle Association

Today, Senate Bill 766 by Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) passed the Texas House and is now headed to Governor Perry’s desk.

The Texas State Rifle Association sponsored Shooting Range Protection Act was authored by Senator Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) in the Senate and Rep. Jason Isaac in the House.  This bill protects safe sport shooting ranges from frivolous lawsuits, while making it easier to shut down a dangerous range.

Rep. Isaac stated, “Having access to safe shooting ranges where CHL holders, hunters, and others can practice marksmanship is important to gun owners across the state.  This legislation will help to ensure that these ranges aren’t forced out of business because of groundless claims.  At the same time, it will prevent dangerous ranges from continuing to operate unlawfully.”
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AUSTIN, TX – Recently, Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) held the first meeting of the Hill Country Caucus at the Capitol.  The caucus, founded by Rep. Isaac, is a made up of a group of state legislators who are dedicated to promoting and preserving the unique features and resources of the Hill Country.

“As I met with constituents about the issues facing Texas and the Hill Country, I recognized the need for members to come together as a caucus,” Rep Isaac said.  “The Hill Country Caucus will be an open forum for members to share ideas and hear concerns from their peers on the issues that are most important to our area.”

The caucus will host distinguished speakers and will provide members and their staff information on issues affecting the region in order to work together for the benefit of the Hill Country throughout the legislative process.

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AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) filed legislation to assist veterans in proving their status by adding a Veteran endorsement to the Texas driver’s license for honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces.  Rep. Isaac  is a strong supporter of veterans’ rights and will be seeking a number of solutions during this legislative session to address issues facing veterans in Texas.

Rep. Isaac commented, “I have many veterans in my family, and it was recently brought to my attention that they often must carry their discharge form (DD-214) with them at all times in order to prove their status.  Many businesses, organizations, and events provide certain benefits to this honorable group of citizens and it seems unnecessary that this cumbersome form is the only proof of service that they currently have.  Adding a small endorsement to a veteran’s driver’s license is a common sense solution to this issue.”

The bill would allow a veteran to present their DD-214 form at the Department of Motor Vehicles and have a small endorsement added when renewing their license.

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Dripping Springs, Texas – Last night, at a Town Hall meeting in Hays County, State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) signed the Pledge with Texans, a roadmap for strengthening liberty in Texas through five core conservative priorities for the 82^nd legislative session.

Rep. Isaac stated, “Our state faces many challenges, and the Pledge with Texans is a plan of action that can help us revive the foundations of constitutional liberty in Texas. I am proud to stand with my fellow conservatives to make sure that Texas’ values and principles are upheld as the Legislature tackles the state’s major issues this session.”

The Pledge with Texans is the legislative agenda of the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), the conservative caucus of the Texas Legislature.  In signing the Pledge with Texans, Rep. Isaac joins Governor Rick Perry, Comptroller Susan Combs, and seventy-seven of his conservative colleagues in the Texas Legislature.

“Our first and most crucial order of business is to balance the state budget without raising taxes,” Rep. Isaac commented.  ”To rise to the challenge posed by the revenue shortfall, I will work to sharpen our focus on a few key priorities.  The state budget must be reduced, and rolling back bureaucracy is a good starting point.”

Rep. Isaac added, “It’s time for Texas to stand up and push back against an increasingly activist and radical federal government.  We must work to stop intrusions on our liberty and renew the independent spirit in our state.  Texas can manage our own affairs without unwanted and misguided direction from Washington D.C. bureaucrats.”

The TCC Pledge with Texans is the foundation for keeping Texas strong and prosperous by offering conservative solutions to the five most pressing issues that the next Legislature must address:

·         Balance the Budget without Raising Taxes
·         Limit Federal Intrusion
·         Improve Election Integrity
·         Cut Taxes
·         Secure the Texas Border

Rep. Isaac stated, “Conservative leadership over the past decade has made Texas the most successful state in the nation, validating our fundamental belief in restraining government while maximizing liberty.”

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State Representative Jason Isaac represents House District 45 in the Texas House of Representatives and is a member of the Texas Conservative Coalition, the conservative caucus of the Texas Legislature.

AUSTIN, TX – This week, State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) joined the newly established Hispanic Republican Conference (HRC), the Republican caucus of the Texas legislature that seeks to address the needs of the Hispanic community in our state.   The HRC will be the voice of Hispanics in Texas for the Republican Party and will provide information to colleagues on issues that are high priorities for this group of constituents.
Rep. Isaac stated, “With a large Hispanic constituency in my district, as well as in my family,  it is important that I am in tune with the specific needs of this community and that their views are well represented.  There is a misconception that all Hispanics in the state are Democrats, when often times, many of their beliefs and ideals are more closely associated with the principles of the Republican Party.  This group will provide an essential voice to a point of view that has been previously overlooked.”

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