Category Archives: Texas

Texas vs. California: January 24, 2013 Roundup

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Meant to put some of these up with Tuesday’s roundup and just misplaced them: Orange County pension members find out that it’s not about politics, it’s about math. Jerry Brown’s ostensibly balanced budget does nothing to pay down huge pension … Continue reading →

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I Guess He Wasn’t Faking

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Lawrence Person

From Dwight comes word that Amado Pardo, Austin Restaurateur, convicted murderer, Democratic fundraiser, and accused heroin dealer has died. Last week I reported that he was in a coma and released to hospice care. Obviously he won’t stand trial February … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California: January 22, 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Another quick roundup of Texas’ economic strength, and California’s blue state decline: California isn’t just running out of money, it’s running out of children. Thanks to more honest accounting rules, six more California counties are now officially bankrupt. Despite which, … Continue reading →

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Well, Who Hasn’t Misplaced $600,000?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Top David Dewhurst campaign aide Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield has been accused of embezzling at least $600,000 from the Dewhurst campaign, starting all the way back in 2008. (This news evidently first came to light December 28, but I was distracted … Continue reading →

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Travis County Gun Show Ban Shot Down, Stuffed, and Mounted on the Wall

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Today law-abiding gun owners declared total victory over the gun-grabbing plans of the Travis County Commissioner’s Court: Travis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to reverse course on a proposal that would have banned gun shows from county facilities. Commissioners also … Continue reading →

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Murderer in a Coma. I Know It’s Serious.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Hey, remember Convicted murderer, Democratic fundraiser, and accused heroin dealer Amado Pardo? He’s been released to hospice care, According to his attorney, he’s “not been mentally responsive since December. ” Hmmmm. Maybe. I’m remembering all those sick gangsters suddenly coming … Continue reading →

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Brief Impressions of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 2013 Policy Orientation

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I enjoyed attending what little I could of the Texas Public Policy Foundation 2013 policy orientation held January 9-11. Here are a few quick and largely random impressions: Because I just started a new day job, I wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for 1/11/13

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Between work and the TPPF Policy Orientation, it’s going to be a busy day, so here’s a quick Friday LinkSwarm: How bad did you think 2012’s economy was? Guess what? It was even worse than you thought. Profile of Jim … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Joins the Party

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Dwight and I were out front on opposing the Travis County/Austin gun show ban, but now the 800 pound gorilla has climbed on the bandwagon, with the NRA-ILA sending out a notice to members to oppose the gun show ban. … Continue reading →

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Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Dwight has now put up even more extensive contact information for Austin City Council and Travis County bigwigs, complete with linkable, clickable goodness, providing a more efficient way to express your displeasure over the proposed gun show ban. Also, here’s … Continue reading →

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