Category Archives: Texas

TPPF Sues Over Wilco Cave Spider

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Here’s something on the surface that seems like a small local story, but it’s one that could potentially have huge national implications. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF)’s Center for the American Future representing Williamson County resident John Yearwood and … Continue reading →

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Texas Racing Commission Flips Off Legislature Yet Again

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time and time again the executive, legislative and judicial branches have told the Texas Racing Commission “You’re breaking the law and you have to repeal your approval of historical gambling” (i.e., thinly disguised slot machines). And time and time again … Continue reading →

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Failing to Show Up in Texas U.S. House Races

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The filing deadline has passed for 2016 races in Texas, and once again several U.S. House seats will go uncontested. The first step to winning a race is showing up for one. Even token candidates force the opposition to expend … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for December 11, 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Been an awful week for a variety of reasons, perhaps the least of which is I’m getting over a nasty cold. Hillary Clinton and the Chamber of Suckups. Hey Democrats: Why do you insist in shoving Hillary down our throats? … Continue reading →

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Texas Racing Commission Handed Clue-By-4

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Hey remember how the state legislature told they Texas Racing Commission that they didn’t have the authority to approve “historical racing” machines (i.e., gambling machines prohibited by law)? And remember how the Racing Commission said “Screw you, we’re doing it … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for December 7, 2015

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Finally, some news from California that doesn’t involve radical islamic jihadis killing innocent people… California lost 9,000 business HQs and expansions, mostly to Texas, 7-year study says. “It’s typical for companies leaving California to experience operating cost savings of 20 … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 27, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a Black Friday LinkSwarm you can while away your time with while waiting 5 hours in line to save 78¢ off a turkey baster: Obama’s greatest legacy: downsizing the Democratic Party: In January, Republicans will occupy 32 of the … Continue reading →

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This Week in Jihad: Post-Paris Attacks Edition

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Lawrence Person

I stopped doing the regular This Week in Jihad update because: A.) It took a lot of damn time, and B.) Sites like JihadWatch were doing it better. But since the Paris attacks, a metric ton of Jihad-related links have … Continue reading →

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Texas Democratic Congressman Ruben Hinojosa Retiring

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Lawrence Person

“Longtime Rio Grande Valley Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (D-Mercedes) is not seeking re-election in 2016.” Rio Grande Valley is the Democratic Party’s last stronghold outside a few urban cores. The Texas 15th Congressional District runs in a strip from the valley … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for November 13, 2015

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The big story this week has been the Children of the Corn running amok in Missouri. I hope to have a longer piece on that by and by. In the meantime, enjoy your Friday LinkSwarm: ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion is blowing … Continue reading →

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