Fleming among Conservatives Speaking Out on Tea Party Day

AUSTIN — Conservative activists, including a prominent East Texan, take aim on Texas House Republicans for not being conservative enough. Monday was Tea Party Day at the state Capitol, and many have taken issue with the state House for not embracing conservative reforms. JoAnn Fleming of Smith County believes the House bill banning sanctuary cities has been watered down. Dana Hodges of Concerned Women for America wants House Speaker Joe Straus to care more about the transgender bathroom bill. Other issues of interest include defunding abortion providers, no more toll roads and constitutional carry gun legislation.