All Texas Elected Officials, And Police Officers As Well, Take Oath To Defend Constitution-Ask That They Follow Oath

​With Trump's attacks on the Constitution, it is important to point out and keep in mind that all elected officials in Texas take an oath to uphold the Constitution. This is the case for every single elected official in Texas. 

(Above--People lined up to see the original actual Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence at the National Archives in July, 2024. I took the picture.) 

The ongoing attacks on our rights are a matter for elected officials in all offices. Sometimes officials will say they have to focus on the specific aspects of the office they hold, and can't get overly-engaged in broader concerns. 

But the oath they take specifically says "..defend the Constitution and laws of the United States..." There are not many specifics in the oath. Protecting the Constitution is one of them. 

Here is the Oath of Office for Texas elected officials: 

I,_________ , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully
execute the duties of the office of _________of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God.

All Texas police officers also take an oath to defend the Constitution. 

Here is the Oath taken by all police officers in Texas:

“I, (state name), do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully execute the duties of (state position) of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of Texas, so help me God.”

We must demand that all those who serve us follow their oath. That process starts with the simple recognition on our part that the national issues of our rights and freedoms are very much local concerns as well. 

Here is information on following and interacting with Houston City Council: 

Public comment time at Houston City Council is each Tuesday at 2 PM with the exception of the last Friday of each month when it is at 5:30 PM. Here is how you can speak at Council and here is how to contact your councilmember.  The earlier before the session you sign up, the higher up on the speaker's list you'll be. The agenda session to conduct Council business is each Wednesday at 9 AM. The agenda is posted in advance. Council can be watched live on HTV Houston Television and the most recent session is available at any time on the HTV feed on Facebook. Here is the link to past sessions of Council. Here are maps of Council districts so you can see who represents you. 

Here is contact information for Mayor Whitmire & Council. 

Mayor Whitmire—713-837-0311 [email protected] 

Democrats: 
At-Large-Letitia Plummer 832-393-3012  [email protected]
At-Large-Sallie Alcorn 832-393-3017  [email protected]
District B-Tarsha Jackson 832-393-3009  [email protected]
District C-Abbie Kamin 832-393-3004  [email protected]
District D-Carolyn Evans-Shabazz 832-393-3001 [email protected]
District F-Tiffany Thomas 832-393-3002  [email protected]
District H-Mario Castillo 832-393-3002  [email protected]
District I-Joaquin Martinez 832-393-3011 [email protected]
District J-Edward Pollard 832-393-3015  [email protected]
District K-Martha Castex-Tatum 832-393-3016  [email protected]

Republicans: 
At-Large-Julian Ramirez 832-393-3014 [email protected]
At-Large-Willie Davis 832-393-3013 [email protected] 
At-Large-Twila Carter 832-393-3005 [email protected]
District A-Amy Peck 832-393-3010 [email protected]
District E-Fred Flickinger 832-393-3008 [email protected] 
District G-Mary Nan Huffman 832-393-3007 [email protected] ​​
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I'm on the Egberto Willies Politics Done Right Show every Thursday from 6 AM to 7 AM for the Houston Democracy Project segment. You can hear the show on the radio, stream it on KPFT or watch later Egberto's YouTube channel.​​​​

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