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"I don't want give everyone the impression that it's a giant crisis either. I know it sometimes feels that way. This is democracy." --Rep Dan Crenshaw (Texas's 2nd congressional district); CNN State of the Union; 10.15.23
June 2, 2023: Dallas Morning News: Colin Allred blasts Ted Cruz for opposing debt deal that averts US default
But Allred glossed over the fact that four of his fellow Texas Democrats voted as Cruz did, including a fellow Dallas lawmaker, freshman Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The others were Reps. Sylvia Garcia of Houston, Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, and Greg Casar of Austin. 
May 27, 2023:
In Texas, the GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster. The House scheduled an afternoon start for debate on whether to impeach and suspend Paxton from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust — just some of the accusations that have trailed Texas’ top lawyer for most of his three terms. Jan 11, 2023; Dallas Morning News: ‘A global scourge’: Texas Sen. John Cornyn tackles human, sex trafficking in Dallas
The Dallas woman shared her story Wednesday — National Human Trafficking Awareness Day — at a roundtable with Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot and other elected leaders. “I knew there was another purpose for my life,” Bailey said. “The streets felt natural to me, but I knew there was something different out there.” |
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Dec 23, 2022: Texas Tribune: Two Texas businessmen pitched Trump on plan to overturn 2020 election, Jan. 6 report reveals
Morgan Warstler and John S. Robison, who have ties with former Gov. Rick Perry, met with Trump at the White House one week after the 2020 election. They advanced a fringe theory that state legislatures could overturn election results.
Morgan Warstler and John S. Robison, who have ties with former Gov. Rick Perry, met with Trump at the White House one week after the 2020 election. They advanced a fringe theory that state legislatures could overturn election results.
Dec 14, 2022: Newsweek: Republicans Slam McConnell After He Expresses Support for Omnibus Bill
Representative Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, also addressed McConnell directly while debating the spending package on Wednesday.
"I'm looking at Mitch McConnell when I say this: DO YOUR JOB, Leader McConnell. Do your job and follow the wishes of the American people who gave a majority to Republicans in the House of Representatives," Roy said.
Representative Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, also addressed McConnell directly while debating the spending package on Wednesday.
"I'm looking at Mitch McConnell when I say this: DO YOUR JOB, Leader McConnell. Do your job and follow the wishes of the American people who gave a majority to Republicans in the House of Representatives," Roy said.
Dec 10, 2022: Texas Scorecard: Texas GOP to Focus on Banning Democrat Chairs in Rules Fight
State Republican Executive Committeewoman Jill Glover is calling on citizens to contact their elected officials regarding a Texas House rule to ban Democrat committee chairs.
During the March Republican primary, 81 percent of Republican voters indicated they agree that “the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats.”
State Republican Executive Committeewoman Jill Glover is calling on citizens to contact their elected officials regarding a Texas House rule to ban Democrat committee chairs.
During the March Republican primary, 81 percent of Republican voters indicated they agree that “the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature should end the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats.”
Dec 8, 2022; Texas Tribune: Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.
After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.
Texas Climate News: TCN Digest: Reading some of the tea leaves left by mid-term voters Republican victories in Texas mean explicit, state-level climate action seems sure to be a continuing nonstarter. But the failure of a “red wave” to materialize nationally means Biden’s legislative achievements appear secure. 11.11.22
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Nov 9, 2021: Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert exploring run against Attorney General Ken Paxton in increasingly crowded GOP primary
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, is exploring a run for Texas attorney general, weighing a late entry into the already crowded primary to unseat GOP incumbent Ken Paxton. Gohmert said he will run if he can raise $1 million in the next 10 days. |
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Hot Air: El Paso mayor STOPS sending migrant buses to sanctuary cities
Like many cities and towns in Texas, El Paso has a problem with the number of illegal immigrants flowing into the city from the porous southern border. Mayor Oscar Leeser finds himself in the center of a controversy of his own making in how El Paso is dealing with the illegal immigrants. Americans are surprised to learn that El Paso has been bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities and being reimbursed by FEMA for the expenses. Now it is reported that Mayor Leeser is ending the program after it has been exposed. 10.22.22
Like many cities and towns in Texas, El Paso has a problem with the number of illegal immigrants flowing into the city from the porous southern border. Mayor Oscar Leeser finds himself in the center of a controversy of his own making in how El Paso is dealing with the illegal immigrants. Americans are surprised to learn that El Paso has been bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities and being reimbursed by FEMA for the expenses. Now it is reported that Mayor Leeser is ending the program after it has been exposed. 10.22.22
October 21, 2022:
Texas schools are sending parents DNA kits to identify their kids’ bodies in emergencies. Texas is doing a lot of ridiculous stuff lately. If they would make efforts to protect school kids rather than put fear in the parents (and kids) and ask them for DNA in case they are killed is just pure insanity. UPDATE: Parents have been able to request “fingerprint and DNA identification kits” from Texas schools since before Uvalde as part of a program to help find missing kids.
San Antonio Express-News; Preyor-Johnson: DNA kits for students are no gift
Truth or Fiction? Why Texas Schools Send Parents DNA Kits for 'Emergencies'
WWL-TV: No, Texas schools aren’t distributing DNA kits to identify kids in school shootings
Reason Magazine: You Do Not Need To Store Your Kids' DNA in Case of Emergencies
Romper: Texas Schools Sent Families DNA Kits To Identify Students In Case Of Emergency
Austin American-Statesman: Texas school districts distribute DNA sample kits for children
Central Recorder: Schools Send Parents DNA Kits to ID Kids in an 'in Case of Emergency'
SheKnows: Texas Schools Are Providing DNA Kits to Identify Students & As the Mom of a Kindergartner, I’m Terrified
Education Week:
Texas Schools Are Sending DNA Kits Home to Parents. Why This Is a Communications Mess
Texas schools are sending parents DNA kits to identify their kids’ bodies in emergencies. Texas is doing a lot of ridiculous stuff lately. If they would make efforts to protect school kids rather than put fear in the parents (and kids) and ask them for DNA in case they are killed is just pure insanity. UPDATE: Parents have been able to request “fingerprint and DNA identification kits” from Texas schools since before Uvalde as part of a program to help find missing kids.
San Antonio Express-News; Preyor-Johnson: DNA kits for students are no gift
Truth or Fiction? Why Texas Schools Send Parents DNA Kits for 'Emergencies'
WWL-TV: No, Texas schools aren’t distributing DNA kits to identify kids in school shootings
Reason Magazine: You Do Not Need To Store Your Kids' DNA in Case of Emergencies
Romper: Texas Schools Sent Families DNA Kits To Identify Students In Case Of Emergency
Austin American-Statesman: Texas school districts distribute DNA sample kits for children
Central Recorder: Schools Send Parents DNA Kits to ID Kids in an 'in Case of Emergency'
SheKnows: Texas Schools Are Providing DNA Kits to Identify Students & As the Mom of a Kindergartner, I’m Terrified
Education Week:
Texas Schools Are Sending DNA Kits Home to Parents. Why This Is a Communications Mess
Houston Chronicle: Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress—It wouldn’t be that easy as governor Beating Gov. Greg Abbott would be only the beginning of Beto O’Rourke’s challenges. In a state where Republicans will likely maintain control of the Legislature and all, or a majority, of statewide offices, the proud Democrat would face an avalanche of resistance from across the aisle while trying to deliver on campaign promises. 10.16.22
Dallas Morning News: Our recommendation for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey was first elected to Congress in 2012. As he closes out a decade of service in Washington, D.C., we think voters in the 33rd District should allow him to continue on the job.
While the opinions of this editorial board don’t always align with those of Veasey, we think he is a hard-working congressman who continues to keep the needs of his constituents front and center.
10.17.22
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey was first elected to Congress in 2012. As he closes out a decade of service in Washington, D.C., we think voters in the 33rd District should allow him to continue on the job.
While the opinions of this editorial board don’t always align with those of Veasey, we think he is a hard-working congressman who continues to keep the needs of his constituents front and center.
10.17.22
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Dallas Morning News: No recommendation in Texas’ 4th Congressional District
Two years ago we endorsed Pat Fallon, 54, who is finishing his first term as the representative for this district, based on his previous public service and his support for limited government, low taxes, personal responsibility and property rights. But he lost our confidence with his vote to object to the presidential election results after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. We are troubled by other stances Fallon has taken since. He was one of several leading Texas GOP politicians who recently filed an unsuccessful petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Libertarians expelled from the ballot. And instead of focusing on his constituents in Northeast Texas, he made it a point to go to Wyoming this summer to campaign against his Republican colleague Liz Cheney because of her desire to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for Jan. 6 10.16.22 Houston Chronicle: Sen. Ted Cruz tweets photo of fake Atlantic story, quickly deletes it
The Texas senator recirculated a made-up cover story from the magazine to his 5.2 million followers. 10.14.22 |
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June 9, 2022: Only Sky Media: Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert: ‘More prayers’ would stop mass shootings
During a floor speech on Wednesday, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas argued against gun safety legislation, saying that prayers to the Christian God were a better alternative to stop mass shootings. (It’s the same thing he said a decade ago after another massacre.) 
February 9, 2022:
Canada Public Safety Minister Tells U.S. Politicians To Mind Their Own Business. Especially aimed at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who is investigating how Canada dealt with a GoFundMe account that had been set up for the protesting truck drivers. I guess we shouldn't be surprised that the Republicans would start a war with Canada. They seem to be making war with anyone and everyone who does not think like they do....which actually doesnt involve a lot of the "thinking" part |
Jan 18, 2022: Religion Unplugged: Texas Christians, Muslims, Jews Pray For Congregation Beth Israel As Community Recovers From Hostage Event
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist and other community members gathered Monday night in the sanctuary of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas, and rose in a sustained standing ovation for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker — just two days after the rabbi and three others were held hostage in the much smaller sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel in neighboring Colleyville.
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist and other community members gathered Monday night in the sanctuary of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas, and rose in a sustained standing ovation for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker — just two days after the rabbi and three others were held hostage in the much smaller sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel in neighboring Colleyville.
Dec 29, 2021: Shreveport Times: LDH: Omicron cases continue to climb. Unvaccinated make up largest portion
The Louisiana Department of Health estimates the proportion of omicron cases in the state is 88.5% for the week ending Dec. 25.
LDH’s estimate for the omicron proportion is preliminary and subject to change as more sequencing data are reported, according to a news release.
The CDC estimates the proportion of Omicron in HHS Region 6 (which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) is 86.7%, with 95% of parishes at the two highest levels of community transmission.
The Louisiana Department of Health estimates the proportion of omicron cases in the state is 88.5% for the week ending Dec. 25.
LDH’s estimate for the omicron proportion is preliminary and subject to change as more sequencing data are reported, according to a news release.
The CDC estimates the proportion of Omicron in HHS Region 6 (which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) is 86.7%, with 95% of parishes at the two highest levels of community transmission.
December 29, 2021:
Behind gates on a golf course in Spring, there is a parsonage - identified in 2013 paperwork as the home of Champions Community Church Founding Pastor Steve Austin - boasts a pool and hot tub with fountains, wine grotto and outdoor kitchen. Zillow says it's worth over $1 million. He pays ZERO taxes on it because its designated a "parsonage" One of several in the state of Texas. When the tax bills come due, the residents of the area have to make up the difference (loss) for school districts or other things property taxes are designated for. In other words the pastor who thinks he is getting a free ride is actually being paid for by his neighbors .
In Travis County, Texas the 3,700-square-foot Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary parsonage set on slightly less than an acre is appraised at $3.33 million. If it weren’t designated a parsonage, the property’s owner would contribute $72,500 a year in taxes.
Behind gates on a golf course in Spring, there is a parsonage - identified in 2013 paperwork as the home of Champions Community Church Founding Pastor Steve Austin - boasts a pool and hot tub with fountains, wine grotto and outdoor kitchen. Zillow says it's worth over $1 million. He pays ZERO taxes on it because its designated a "parsonage" One of several in the state of Texas. When the tax bills come due, the residents of the area have to make up the difference (loss) for school districts or other things property taxes are designated for. In other words the pastor who thinks he is getting a free ride is actually being paid for by his neighbors .
In Travis County, Texas the 3,700-square-foot Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary parsonage set on slightly less than an acre is appraised at $3.33 million. If it weren’t designated a parsonage, the property’s owner would contribute $72,500 a year in taxes.
Dec 23, 2021: Church Leadership: Ed Stetzer: The Church and Donald Trump: We Need Christ at the Center of Our Services, Not Democrats, Republicans or Any Other Politician
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
December 23, 2021:
A group of unvaccinated people who attended a conspiracy conference all became sick after the Reawaken America stop in Dallas.
The conspiracy theorists think they were attacked with anthrax, instead of blaming the superspreader event they just attended🙄
A group of unvaccinated people who attended a conspiracy conference all became sick after the Reawaken America stop in Dallas.
The conspiracy theorists think they were attacked with anthrax, instead of blaming the superspreader event they just attended🙄
Dec 19, 2021: Palestine Herald Press: Texas hits new employment record as unemployment rate continues to drop
The number of unemployed workers in Texas dropped to a new low in November with more Texans employed than at any other time on record, according to Texas Workforce Commission data.
The November unemployment rate in the state is 5.2%, down 0.2% from October, and is nearing pre-pandemic levels after 20 months.
The number of unemployed workers in Texas dropped to a new low in November with more Texans employed than at any other time on record, according to Texas Workforce Commission data.
The November unemployment rate in the state is 5.2%, down 0.2% from October, and is nearing pre-pandemic levels after 20 months.
Dec 18, 2021: Victoria Advocate: Some say there’s more work to be done after library keeps controversial books
“The 21 books is just a tiny little bit that we were able to review, but there are many, many more books like (“Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships and Being a Human”) that we haven’t even approached,” said Bonnie Cantrell to the board Wednesday. “The entire section needs to be looked at.”
“The 21 books is just a tiny little bit that we were able to review, but there are many, many more books like (“Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships and Being a Human”) that we haven’t even approached,” said Bonnie Cantrell to the board Wednesday. “The entire section needs to be looked at.”
A school district outside Austin Texas is going to physically remove books from high schools. This is an alarming step in America’s march to Fascism. In an authoritarian system, knowledge is the enemy. The Republican Party has declared war on America. Democrats must now respond.
Dec 9, 2021: Houston Chronicle: Some Texas religious leaders live in lavish, tax-free estates thanks to obscure law
This fall, county officials mailed out property tax bills to the owners of a 10-bedroom, 10.5-bath Houston-area mansion, an 8,000-square-foot residence in a historic San Antonio neighborhood, an elegant Highland Park estate in Dallas and a house on more than an acre overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The homes are worth millions of dollars. In each case, their 2021 tax bill was identical:
Zero.
This fall, county officials mailed out property tax bills to the owners of a 10-bedroom, 10.5-bath Houston-area mansion, an 8,000-square-foot residence in a historic San Antonio neighborhood, an elegant Highland Park estate in Dallas and a house on more than an acre overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The homes are worth millions of dollars. In each case, their 2021 tax bill was identical:
Zero.
Dec 3, 2021: Right Wing Watch: American Principles Project Launches Texas Chapter, Attacks Gov. Abbott for ‘Weak’ Anti-Trans Legislation
The anti-LGBTQ American Principles Project has launched its first state chapter in the Lone Star State with the goal of mobilizing conservative Texas families in politics and fighting so-called “gender ideology” in schools.
The anti-LGBTQ American Principles Project has launched its first state chapter in the Lone Star State with the goal of mobilizing conservative Texas families in politics and fighting so-called “gender ideology” in schools.
Dec 2, 2021: Houston Chronicle: Federal judge blocks Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas social media censorship law before it takes effect
A federal judge in Austin Wednesday blocked Texas' social media censorship law, which prohibits large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users "based on their political viewpoints." The law, known as House Bill 20, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 9 and set to take effect Thursday.
A federal judge in Austin Wednesday blocked Texas' social media censorship law, which prohibits large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users "based on their political viewpoints." The law, known as House Bill 20, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 9 and set to take effect Thursday.
Nov 30, 2021: The Record Live: Nichols files for re-election
Last week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed for re-election for Texas Senate District 3. The newly redrawn district covers much of the existing district including the majority of East Texas. Major changes include picking up the greater part of Jefferson County and losing San Jacinto County and Montgomery County.
Last week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed for re-election for Texas Senate District 3. The newly redrawn district covers much of the existing district including the majority of East Texas. Major changes include picking up the greater part of Jefferson County and losing San Jacinto County and Montgomery County.
Nov 29, 2021: ABC News: Matthew McConaughey won't run for Texas governor in 2022
Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate
Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate
Nov 16, 2021: Fox 5: Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
"A euphemism for, you know, less than well wishes for the president of the United States and it has become a kind of a radical conservative rallying cry," Oklahoma pastor Jeremy Coleman said of the video showing people within the nondenominational Cornerstone Church in San Antonio chanting the phrase.
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
"A euphemism for, you know, less than well wishes for the president of the United States and it has become a kind of a radical conservative rallying cry," Oklahoma pastor Jeremy Coleman said of the video showing people within the nondenominational Cornerstone Church in San Antonio chanting the phrase.
Nov 12, 2021: Mississippi Today: Data Dive: Mississippi is among at least 27 states suing over Biden business vaccine mandate
Mostly composed of Republican-leaning states with vaccination rates on the lower end of the spectrum, this coalition includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Mostly composed of Republican-leaning states with vaccination rates on the lower end of the spectrum, this coalition includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
November 5, 2021:
A GOP Texas state lawmaker is asking schools to report whether they have any of the 850 books he identified that deal with sexuality, racism, abortion and U.S. history that he says "might make students feel discomfort, guilt ... or psychological distress."
This is an authoritarian effort at reshaping the emotions so that lying & persecution can proceed without "guilt" or "discomfort" or other expressions of the conscience. Textbooks will have to feed their agenda in complete disregard for what is true or what is real.
It's the early stages of Fascism whereas the beginning has already been sown into the fabric of what is making much of the GOP tick. Enter the evangelicals that have long been driven by a "what I feel" form of the gospel and suddenly the weirdness of things like QAnon and other conspiracies take root and begin to flourish. "Feelings" and "Faith" when forming political ideologies is generally a toxic mix that has no boundaries. Hence, John Kennedy can become Keith Richards and rather than mock it they embrace it cuz, as the person I quoted yesterday (Neese) says "it feels like something happened so it did".
When they began to spin the idea that anyone in their way..especially Democrats...are "evil" and "godless" and "socialists and communists" along with "baby killers" their break from reality began.
There is no Biblical remedy as they confirm among themselves a "form of godliness" yet they lack the power thereof."
The days of America as we knew it...may very well be gone already.
A GOP Texas state lawmaker is asking schools to report whether they have any of the 850 books he identified that deal with sexuality, racism, abortion and U.S. history that he says "might make students feel discomfort, guilt ... or psychological distress."
This is an authoritarian effort at reshaping the emotions so that lying & persecution can proceed without "guilt" or "discomfort" or other expressions of the conscience. Textbooks will have to feed their agenda in complete disregard for what is true or what is real.
It's the early stages of Fascism whereas the beginning has already been sown into the fabric of what is making much of the GOP tick. Enter the evangelicals that have long been driven by a "what I feel" form of the gospel and suddenly the weirdness of things like QAnon and other conspiracies take root and begin to flourish. "Feelings" and "Faith" when forming political ideologies is generally a toxic mix that has no boundaries. Hence, John Kennedy can become Keith Richards and rather than mock it they embrace it cuz, as the person I quoted yesterday (Neese) says "it feels like something happened so it did".
When they began to spin the idea that anyone in their way..especially Democrats...are "evil" and "godless" and "socialists and communists" along with "baby killers" their break from reality began.
There is no Biblical remedy as they confirm among themselves a "form of godliness" yet they lack the power thereof."
The days of America as we knew it...may very well be gone already.
Oct 16, 2021: Blog Talk Radio: Texas school district pulls books by Black author Jerry Craft amid CRT claim
Black Author, Jerry Craft has books pulled, speech postponed by Texas School District pulls books, amid false, Critical Race Theory claims; Ahmaud Arbery: Travis McMichael, One of the alleged killers of Ahmaud doesn’t want photos of Confederate Flag vanity license plate admitted in court.
Black Author, Jerry Craft has books pulled, speech postponed by Texas School District pulls books, amid false, Critical Race Theory claims; Ahmaud Arbery: Travis McMichael, One of the alleged killers of Ahmaud doesn’t want photos of Confederate Flag vanity license plate admitted in court.
Oct 13, 2021: Texas Tribune: GOP state Rep. Lyle Larson, who has increasingly broken with his party, won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, who bucked his party on a number of major issues this year, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, who bucked his party on a number of major issues this year, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
Oct 12, 2021: Texas Tribune: Trump won Hood County in a landslide. His supporters still hounded the elections administrator until she resigned.
Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.
Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.
Oct 12, 2021: Yahoo: White House says 'politics' is behind Texas governor's executive order banning vaccine mandates
Asked Tuesday about the purported motivation for Abbott’s move, White House press secretary Jen Psaki answered bluntly, with a single word: “Politics.” The two Republican governors have also led the party’s resistance to school-based mask mandates. President Biden had previously criticized that fight as motivated purely by political considerations.
Asked Tuesday about the purported motivation for Abbott’s move, White House press secretary Jen Psaki answered bluntly, with a single word: “Politics.” The two Republican governors have also led the party’s resistance to school-based mask mandates. President Biden had previously criticized that fight as motivated purely by political considerations.
Oct 12, 2021: WXXV: Justice Department again presses to halt Texas abortion law
The Biden administration urged the courts again to step in and suspend a new Texas law that has banned most abortions since early September, as clinics hundreds of miles away remain busy with Texas patients making long journeys to get care.
The Biden administration urged the courts again to step in and suspend a new Texas law that has banned most abortions since early September, as clinics hundreds of miles away remain busy with Texas patients making long journeys to get care.
Sept 29, 2021: Washington News Day: Julian Castro believes Beto O’Rourke has a chance to defeat Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Former congressman Beto O’Rourke, according to Democratic politician Julian Castro, has a chance to unseat Governor Greg Abbott as Texas’ next governor.
Former congressman Beto O’Rourke, according to Democratic politician Julian Castro, has a chance to unseat Governor Greg Abbott as Texas’ next governor.
Sept 21, 2021: Dallas Voice: The Texas abortion law leaves a variety of questions open
A number of questions about the new Texas abortion law have come up as the first case has been filed against a doctor who claims he performed an abortion.
A number of questions about the new Texas abortion law have come up as the first case has been filed against a doctor who claims he performed an abortion.
Sept 14, 2021: The Leaflet: The Texas ‘Heartbeat Bill’: A Blow to Abortion Rights in the U.S.
REPRODUCTIVE rights have been the subject of a long-standing debate that is often carried out without the required sensitivity, considering how it directly affects a woman’s autonomy over her own body. This battle for abortion rights in the U.S. has recently suffered a major setback as the government of the state of Texas successfully passed the ‘heartbeat bill’ to functionally ban all abortions in the state.
REPRODUCTIVE rights have been the subject of a long-standing debate that is often carried out without the required sensitivity, considering how it directly affects a woman’s autonomy over her own body. This battle for abortion rights in the U.S. has recently suffered a major setback as the government of the state of Texas successfully passed the ‘heartbeat bill’ to functionally ban all abortions in the state.
Sept 8, 2021: Sojourners: TEXAS CLERGY ARE TAKING A STAND AGAINST THE NEW ABORTION LAW
When the Supreme Court last week refused to block a new Texas law — which bans abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone who “aids or abets” someone getting an abortion after six weeks — faith groups like Texas Right to Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops applauded.
When the Supreme Court last week refused to block a new Texas law — which bans abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone who “aids or abets” someone getting an abortion after six weeks — faith groups like Texas Right to Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops applauded.
Sept 7, 2021:
Texas Gov Abbott said that rape is illegal in Texas and since it is Texans are going to eliminate it. I wonder how many other states are having success eliminating rape by making it illegal?
Texas Gov Abbott said that rape is illegal in Texas and since it is Texans are going to eliminate it. I wonder how many other states are having success eliminating rape by making it illegal?
Sept 6, 2021: Yahoo: Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas
The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
Sept 3, 2021:
Pro-Life Texans have enacted a law legalizing vigilante justice. Cuz nothing says "Pro-Life" more than enabling an unemployed low-IQ cowboy with a gun to hunt down women for money. #Doh
Pro-Life Texans have enacted a law legalizing vigilante justice. Cuz nothing says "Pro-Life" more than enabling an unemployed low-IQ cowboy with a gun to hunt down women for money. #Doh
Sept 3, 2021: Christian Post: Pelosi plans vote for abortion rights bill as states eye Texas-style ban
In a statement Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed SB 8 as being “the most extreme, dangerous abortion ban in half a century,” adding, “this ban necessitates codifying Roe v. Wade.”
In a statement Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed SB 8 as being “the most extreme, dangerous abortion ban in half a century,” adding, “this ban necessitates codifying Roe v. Wade.”
July 12, 2021: Houston Public Media: Texas Democrats Plan To Leave State In Effort To Block GOP Voting Restrictions
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.
July 29, 2020: Politico: Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.
Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.
