Category Archives: Texas

As Little As I Can Possibly Write on Texas Constitutional Amendments

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Lawrence Person

OK, I’m exaggerating a bit, since the least I could possibly write is nothing. But instead of trying to cover every bill, I’m going to point you at Blue Dot Blues, where the indefatigable MJ Samuelson is covering each amendment, … Continue reading →

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Brandon Creighton: Out of Agricultural Commissioner Race, in Senate District 4 Race

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Following the unexpected retirement of State Senator Tommy Williams, Brandon Creighton announced he’s dropping out of the Ag Commissioner race to run for state Senate District 4. Republicans still in the Agricultural Commissioner’s race include: J. Allen Carnes (Note: Auto-running … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide Race Update for October 16, 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Slowly but surely I’m digging out from my post-Worldcon backlog, so I hope to do more on various statewide races soon-ish (for certain values of “soon-ish” that work out to “before the end of the year”). Greg Abbott reaches out … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for October 8, 2013

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Lawrence Person

With budget issues occupying the nation, now’s time yet again to compare Texas’ successful Red State model with California’s failing Blue State model: Like Detroit’s retirement fund (or Greek public servants), some retired Sacramento government employees were evidently used to … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide Race Roundup for October 2, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Time for another (no doubt incomplete) roundup of statewide race news: Holly Hansen interviews Greg Abbott. Wendy Davis expresses enthusiasm for gun control, because that will go over so well in Texas. Next up: Wendy David calls for banning BBQ, … Continue reading →

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Can Anyone Successfully Primary John Cornyn?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Lawrence Person

There’s been a lot of criticism of John Cornyn in Tea Party circles over his failure to back Ted Cruz in procedural votes on the ObamaCare defunding fight. Given that, the muttering over someone primarying Cornyn have grown much louder. … Continue reading →

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Canseco Running Against Gallego Again

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Francisco “Quico” Canseco is gearing up to take U.S. Congressional District 23 back from Democrat Pete Gallego. Canseco lost the by just over 9,000 votes in 2012, having beaten Ciro Rodriguez for the seat by just over 7,000 votes in … Continue reading →

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Tom DeLay Vindicated

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Lawrence Person

An appeals court has not only overturned former House Majority leader Tom DeLay’s money-laundering conviction, it actually rendered judgments of acquittal. This is not a surprising decision for anyone who watched the case, which was always based on unconstitutional ex … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Trounces Maryland Democratic Governor O’Malley on Crossfire

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Texas Governor Rick Perry appeared on Crossfire yesterday, and by all reports he got the better of Maryland Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley. Though not all of the episode appears to be on YouTube yet, you can judge for yourself based … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for September 18, 2013

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update: CalPERS decides commoners are unworthy of knowing what their betters in the California state retiree system get paid. New California law to shield pedophiles in teacher’s unions in California each year, seven to … Continue reading →

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