"The meeting between Morath and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault took place on Nov. 3 in Austin, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune. The two gathered in person weeks after Thifault reached out to the agency to ask when the commissioner "would like to speak with me" about the possibility of a partnership to establish Turning Point USA chapters in high schools across Texas, similar to initiatives launched in other states."
"After their meeting, Thifault followed up with Morath via email to provide additional information about the right-wing group's existing partnerships with Florida and Oklahoma. "Both states have issued stern warnings against anyone attempting to stop students from forming Club America chapters," Thifault wrote, referring to the official name of the clubs."
Texas Education Commissioner Morath met with Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault on Nov. 3 in Austin to discuss creating chapters of the conservative youth organization in all Texas high schools. Thifault had reached out earlier asking when the commissioner "would like to speak with me" about a potential partnership modeled on programs in other states. Thifault followed up by email with information about existing partnerships in Florida and Oklahoma and noted both states warned against blocking Club America chapters. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million in campaign funds to support the effort. It is unclear whether Morath formally agreed to a partnership.
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