Mike Collier

Independent Texan fighting for more choices on the ballot.

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

WE'VE HEARD FROM THE JUDGE.
He agreed we raised serious constitutional issues with Texas election law, but ruled it's going to take time and would be wrong to force the state to put me on the ballot this year. I respect that decision, but I’m far from finished.
#IndependentTexan

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Where are the oh-so strong Republicans who CLAIM to be fearless defenders of Texas while the feds rip up Big Bend?

Two party system produces such political weakness.

#NoBigBendWall #ProtectBigBend #BigBend #DontTreadOnTexas #Texas #IndependentTexan

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback https://t.co/ONYOVmFvyM

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

The super rich who pay $millions for false, misleading advertising expect a financial reward for their investment. One billionaire’s CFO told me that directly. I didn’t take his money! Only an independent will fight to reform campaign finance laws.

#IndependentTexan #CampaignFinance #CitizensUnited #TexasPolitics #ShatterTheMonopoly #FollowTheMoney #KenPaxton

[Houston Chronicle @HoustonChron]

In September, it appeared that Senate Republicans were dropping tens of millions into defending Ken Paxton in his bid for U.S. Senate. New filings reveal that most of that money actually came from Texas’ wealthiest resident, Elon Musk. https://t.co/6WUiyQKr3s

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Yet NOTHING is being said about ANY real policy choices the U.S. must make, like the nearly $2 trillion deficit. Two-party monopoly is a complete failure.

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

This system needs to be fixed! WSJ reports GOP PACs are spending over $200 million in Texas just to prop up Ken Paxton. Dem PACs are spending big too.

https://t.co/yLcjuMUvhH

#IndependentTexan #ShatterTheMonopoly #TexasPolitics #CampaignFinance #NationalDebt #CitizensUnited

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Public servants, speak to and serve the public. “No response” from ALL Republican candidates for top state wide office, including Governor! The arrogance of Republican leadership in Texas is overwhelming.

#IndependentTexan #ServeThePublic #ShowUp #TexasPolitics #PublicService

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Dan Patrick and the anti-pub ed crowd MUST be held accountable for all those children who can’t read at third grade level. They have been in charge, and incompetent, for way too long!

#IndependentTexan #DanPatrick #PublicEducation #txed #Literacy #txlege #TexasPolitics #Accountability

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

Half of Texas third graders aren't reading on grade level. TEA Commissioner Morath says schools must act https://t.co/CStdSlEVqE

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Paxton tells rich donors he’ll hammer retirement security for workers. I have been demanding candidates discuss the deficit for this very reason.

#IndependentTexan #NationalDebt #BudgetDeficit #SocialSecurity #TexasPolitics #KenPaxton

[Austin American-Statesman @statesman]

A newly released recording adds to scrutiny of Paxton's comments from a private fundraiser. https://t.co/g6mzVfeDvD

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Two tribes just fighting is NOT ok! The Wall Street Journal reports our annual deficit is almost $2 trillion. Not one candidate for office in the US is talking about it! It will destroy the United States of America in our lifetime!

#IndependentTexan #BudgetDeficit #NationalDebt #FiscalCrisis #USDebt

[WSJ Politics @WSJPolitics]

The U.S. budget deficit climbed to nearly $2 trillion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, deepening the federal government’s persistent red-ink trend https://t.co/7KMXqM7Yns

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

If you want the job, SHOW UP for your interviewers, the people! Voting starts in 11 days and there are no signs of ANY public debates. All voters know are the soundbites and the slander being thrown around by warring tribes.

The two party system is destroying our great country.

#IndependentTexan #ShowUp #TexasDebates #TXPolitics #ShatterTheMonopoly

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Amid an unusually competitive political landscape in Texas this midterm election, almost every Republican nominee for a statewide seat appears to be dodging debate invitations from their Democratic counterparts. https://t.co/831ryiOCAF

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Waste, confusion, incompetence is what happens when a fringe minority gains and holds power! It’s gotten so bad in Texas.

#IndependentTexan #FollowTheMoney #TexasEducation #txlege #WasteAndIncompetence #PublicSchools

[Houston Chronicle @HoustonChron]

When the Texas Legislature set out to create a first-of-its kind line of school books and lesson plans in 2023, the effort largely flew under the radar, overshadowed by Republican intraparty fights over vouchers and social issues.

But today, the project now known as Bluebonnet is one of the hottest topics in K-12 education — and it has spending to match. https://t.co/1x0Uq2mLJz

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

We need ACCOUNTABLE leaders! There is NO possibility of an HONEST accounting for vouchers if we re-elect the politicians that forced this down our throats.

#IndependentTexan #VoucherAccountability #HonestAccounting #TexasVouchers #txlege #FollowTheMoney

[Houston Chronicle @HoustonChron]

Texas’ school voucher program gives families money to spend outside traditional public schools. Katy ISD wants a piece of it. https://t.co/vTd7GfIMHg

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Election Day is right around the corner. I am not on the ballot, don't write me in! I've gotta ride this federal legal fight all the way to the end to ensure everyday Texans can elect Independents in the future.

Check your status, get out there and vote! 🗳️

#IndependentTexan

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Something has to change so we unlock and unblock the leaders that actually care about DEBT! Bond yields are rising into the danger zone. BOTH parties are drowning America in debt and real people feel the pain.

It’s going to get ugly, and we have a failed two party system to blame.

https://t.co/nQm6jgJ3Sk

#NationalDebt #BondYields #FailedTwoPartySystem #IndependentTexan #ShatterTheMonopoly #TexasPolitics

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

When an industry can target a candidate and buy the election, it’s NOT democracy. Campaign finance is an absolute disaster and neither party will change it. Break the two party system!

https://t.co/60M6U75aC6

#IndependentTexan #DarkMoney #CampaignFinance #SuperPAC #Elections

[Forward Party - Texas @FWD_Texas]

AUSTIN! Join us SUN (9/27) @ 2PM at 29th St Ballroom for a FREE screening of 'People vs. Politics' + live candidate panel! 🎬💜

Featuring:
@brownforaustind1 | @nehaforatx | @davidforatx | @katiekamforaustin | @collierfortexas | @caitlinrourk

Sponsors: @peoplevpolitics @independentvoterstx @joyresistancenetwork @texasvoterproject

Doors open 1:30PM. Courtyard social to follow! 🎟️ RSVP: https://t.co/vDO7xL2zOl

#AustinTX #TexasPolitics #ForwardParty

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Big money, Dark money, needs to GET OUT of politics! If you give a candidate like Dan Patrick money, knowing full well he’ll use it to mislead voters, are you not guilty of lying yourself? Of course you are! And that infuriates me about modern politics.

#IndependentTexan #TwoPartySystem #DanPatrick #DarkMoney #Deepfakes #ElectionIntegrity #txlege #TexasPolitics

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, has filed a police report accusing Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of violating Texas law after his campaign released two ads featuring AI-generated videos of Goodwin. https://t.co/D30nkE5bpb

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

People vs. Politics Screening Event w/ Texas Forward & Friends in Austin on Sunday, Sept 27th and a panel discussion on fixing Texas politics!

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite: https://t.co/1HmG8rPUnb

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

If we want real change in Texas, we have to stand up and demand it. It's going to take more than just one election cycle to root out corruption!

Mike joins the #ForwardParty & friends in Austin on Sun, Sept 27th for a screening of People vs. Politics and a live panel. 🔗 below

[Mike Collier @CollierForTexas]

Unlike Dan Patrick who endorses Bo French, @KarlRove stands on principle and against French’s hateful racism and declares he’s voting for my friend @Jon_RosenthalTX

#IndependentTexan #TwoPartySystem #txlege #DanPatrick #BoFrench #KarlRove #JonRosenthal #TexasPolitics

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

From @WSJopinion: The GOP has a growing number of Bo Frenches—and not only in Texas. These people are diminishing the Republican Party, not building it. I’ll have no part of it, writes @KarlRove.
https://t.co/gHvYROVQUz