"Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault revealed the initiative during a news conference at the Governor's Mansion on Monday. They did not outline any plans that would require schools to initiate the clubs, but Abbott said that he expects meaningful disciplinary action to take place against any stoppage of TPUSA in the great state of Texas."
"The announcement comes after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, who stood behind Abbott at Monday's gathering, privately met with Thifault in early November to discuss expanding the organization's presence in the state's schools, which was first reported by The Texas Tribune. Four days after that meeting, Patrick said he would commit $1 million in campaign funds to help bring the project to fruition."
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault announced an initiative to promote "Club America" high school clubs in Texas. Officials did not mandate that schools create the clubs, but Abbott said schools that block TPUSA should be reported to the Texas Education Agency and could face disciplinary action. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath privately met with Thifault about expanding the group's presence in schools, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million in campaign funds to support the effort. Critics warned the plan could function as mandatory propaganda and harm LGBTQ+ students.
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