Category Archives: Texas

Dear Texas State Congressional District 114 Voters: Please Retire Jason Villalba

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Remember state Rep. Jason Villalba, the supergenius who tried to make it illegal for bloggers and gun owners to photograph the police? There’s just enough news on him to warrant a separate post (and plea to his Republican constituents that … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide and Williamson County Race Recommendations for 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I’m running out of election season! So here are some quick and dirty Republican Primary recommendations (beyond the very obvious one of Ted Cruz for President) on the last day of early voting: Statewide Races Railroad Commissioner: Wayne Christian: Christian … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for February 25, 2016

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been too long since I did a Texas vs. California roundup, so here it is: Dark Age California: There are large areas of Central California that resemble life in rural Mexico. Within a radius of five miles I can go … Continue reading →

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Ted Cruz for President

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This is not exactly a surprise, given that Cruz used to work under Attorney General Abbott as Solicitor General. Still, it is a slight departure, as Abbott has tended to keep his cards close to his chest and avoid pre-primary … Continue reading →

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After Several More Blows From The Clue-by-4, Texas Racing Commission Decides Not To Commit Suicide

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Some people learn quicker from experience than others. For example, a foolish child generally learns very quickly not to play with fire. Then there’s the Texas Racing Commission, which would have disfiguring burns over three-quarters of its body before deciding … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 19, 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Tomorrow (Saturday, February 20) is the South Carolina Republican primary. (Democrats don’t vote in South Carolina until next Saturday, February 27). Current polls have Ted Cruz gaining on Donald Trump. (Hat tip: Conservatives 4 Ted Cruz.) A small LinkSwarm going … Continue reading →

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Green vs. Green in 2016

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Let’s talk about the Green vs. Green Texas Supreme Court race. Supreme Court Place 5 incumbent Paul Green is being challenged by conservative activist Rick Green in the Republican primary. And a few notable figures (such as Chuck Norris) have … Continue reading →

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Antonin Scalia, RIP

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Dead at 79 on a vacation trip to Texas. Literally between a post-bike ride shower and heading off to dinner, so possibly more later or tomorrow. Some liberals on my Facebook timeline are openly celebrating…

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LinkSwarm for February 8, 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I emptied the link bucket on Friday, but lo and behold, a whole new torrent of news has come rushing down the pipes: You know all that “Ted Cruz is too unpopular to win” talk? Cruz is killing it with … Continue reading →

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Republican Lujan Beats Democrat Urasti in Special Election for San Antonio State Rep District

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Well, I’m not sure many people saw this coming: Winning in a district long held by Democrats, Republican John Lujan outpolled Tomás Uresti in Tuesday’s special runoff in Texas House District 118. Filling a seat vacated last year by former … Continue reading →

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