In what is becoming commonplace for the 83rd session, the Texas Senate passed SB1907, a bill by Sen. Glenn Hegar (R-18) that would allow students to have guns on, near, um, no, how about far, far away from their persons while on campus. From Claire Cardona in the Dallas Morning News: Senators voted Tuesday to [...]
Will we let more cowbell deliver Harris County to the Left?
April 30, 2013 By 7 Comments
On the heels of David Jennings’ pointed article on Chris Busby’s recent experience before the Harris County Republican Party Vacancy Committee, Chris Busby’s follow-up, and buzz and comments among activists, is there more to say? Yeah. Lots. Let’s keep talking. There’s always tension between political activists, and their party’s candidates and officeholders. Activists advance principles. [...]
Places to be, people to see
April 29, 2013 By 4 Comments
At first glance, this doesn’t look like a strong week for attending political events. But if you look a little closer, this week has the makings of a landmark week in Harris County if you are a Republican primary voter. One of the most intriguing events is a public meeting of the United Republicans of [...]
Harris County Republican Party: Yo, dude, do you support pedophilia?
April 26, 2013 By 32 Comments
So I wake up a bit early this morning and find this in my Facebook Big Jolly Politics page Inbox: In a 2011 article, Ed Hubbard wrote: “Rather than drive these people away from us, can’t we acknowledge their courage, examine their qualifications based on competence and character, and then, welcome them to join us [...]
It’s Simple, Really
April 10, 2013 By
Day after day, I read something new or hear something about the latest and greatest invention or “angle” from different groups or individuals within the Republican Block who have the answer on “Outreach.” Notice I didn’t say Republican Party, because I will get to that shortly. I am somewhat, no, very amused by how quickly [...]
Places to be, People to see
March 15, 2013 By
Here are a few things on the political calendar for next week in Houston/Harris County – note TWO Jerry Patterson sightings. Looks like he’s starting to get active in his run for Lt. Governor. San Jacinto Republican Women – Chris Daniel When: Mon Mar 18, 2013 6pm to Mon Mar 18, 2013 7pm CDT Where: [...]
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett’s State of the County
February 27, 2013 By
As you probably know, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett gave his sixth “state of the county” address Monday. About a thousand people filled the grand ballroom of the downtown Hilton Americas to hear the speech, held by the Greater Houston Partnership and paid for with private funds. That last part is important because some people [...]
Rep. Debbie Riddle files bill to eliminate the Harris County Department of Education
February 8, 2013 By
State Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-150) filed HB945 this week. If enacted, it would abolish the Harris County Department of Education, transferring control of the assets to the Harris County Commissioners Court, and giving the commissioners one year to liquidate them. From the bill: SECTION 1. (a) Each county board of education, board of county school [...]
Let’s Reform The Overseas Military Voting Process
November 15, 2012 By
In the weeks, months and years ahead, I think we need to take a look at some serious electoral reforms in our country. Aside from our politics on the left or the right, I think we need to focus on the way votes are cast and ballots are counted. Of particular, urgent concern to me [...]
Harris County Republican Party: Circle the wagons and fire on the count of 3!
November 10, 2012 By
Too bad that they are choosing to point their guns inward instead of outward. In arguably the most bizarre political attack of a bizarre, very long election season in Harris County, Sen. Dan Patrick and former Tax Assessor Collector Paul Bettencourt are using the raw emotions of a few losing candidates and their supporters to [...]
