Several Texas politicians are under scrutiny for allegedly using school resources to influence teachers' votes in the upcoming Republican primary election. Hugh Shine's campaign sent letters to a Belton elementary school, while Rep. Travis Clardy reportedly pressured a superintendent to advise staff to support his re-election. The actions have raised concerns about potential illegal use of district resources to influence voting.
NEW: Texas superintendent allegedly sent employees an email from the teachers union & told them to "vote accordingly." It lists "the brave legislators who stuck their necks out to vote for us." Telling employees how to vote with district resources is illegal. HT @CurrentRevolt https://t.co/LBd7EwPp2s
Holy smokes. Here’s anti-school choice TX Rep Travis Clardy @travisfortexas calling a superintendent of a public school district and pressuring him to advise his staff to support his re-election. Illegal. Travis also received funding from teachers unions. https://t.co/XPqeJNDuon
NEW: Hugh Shine's campaign sent these letters to a Texas public school to distribute to teachers. "YOU must go and vote in the Republican primary election.. Vote for me.. so I can continue to defend our teachers" Telling staff how to vote with district resources is illegal. https://t.co/TuyTijktf1
.@ShineforTexas camp sent these letters to a Belton elementary school, to be handed out to teachers.#txlege “YOU must go and vote in the GOP primary election. Vote to protect public education. Vote for me…so I can continue to defend our teachers & schools in the Texas House.” https://t.co/21jKyhYjF7
Our local schools are the hearts of our communities. I am proud to be endorsed by School Board Presidents from across Parker County. Thank you for your service to our students. #txlege https://t.co/Q3IMqcZrck