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Progress Texas

Progress Texas

On its website, Progress Texas describes itself as a "nonprofit communications hub that educates the public about politicians, policies and organizations that have a direct impact on the everyday lives of Texans." Its mission, according to the website, is "to provide a strong, credible and enduring progressive voice that will ensure more inclusive, just and sustainable policies for Texas."

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Latest Fact-Checks By Progress Texas

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Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on September 20, 2016 a blog post
"Donald Trump's education plan to dramatically slash funding for public education would fire 49,000 Texas teachers."
Pants on Fire!
By Fauzeya Rahman • October 20, 2016
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on May 31, 2013 a tweet
Says two-thirds of groups targeted for IRS scrutiny were not conservative.
Pants on Fire!
By Sue Owen • June 11, 2013
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on September 7, 2012 a newsletter update
Says a voter-adopted constitutional amendment "instructed" a state board headed by Jerry Patterson to put $300 million in investment earnings into a fund supporting public school operations.  
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • September 21, 2012
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on February 8, 2012 a web page post.
Without U.S. Senate action, Texas will have more federal judicial vacancies this year than any other state.
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • February 24, 2012
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on October 20, 2011 an opinion column.
"The Confederate battle flag never flew over Texas, but... you might soon see it on our license plates."
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • November 9, 2011
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on July 5, 2011 a statement for Twitter
"Rick Perry ended full-day Pre-K for 100,000 Texas children."
Mostly False
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • August 5, 2011
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Latest Fact-Checks About Progress Texas

Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson
stated on August 22, 2012 a letter.
Says a portfolio managed by the Texas General Land Office earned 22 percent last year while the state’s emergency reserve account experienced a 1 percent gain.  
Mostly True
By W. Gardner Selby • August 28, 2012
Progress Texas
Progress Texas
stated on July 5, 2011 a statement for Twitter
"Rick Perry ended full-day Pre-K for 100,000 Texas children."
Mostly False
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • August 5, 2011
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