If you read the news about the current session of the Texas Legislature, much of it is focused on the newly discovered Republican “centrists”. In reality, they aren’t centrist at all, but with the redefinition of “conservative” over the past few years, ignoring the traditional definition and moving it so far right it has almost [...]
TSTA Poll: Texans happy with Gov. Perry, Republican Legislature
March 12, 2013 By
You’ll probably recall that last week the Texas State Teachers Association issued a press release touting a poll that claims that Texans overwhelmingly support using the Rainy Day Fund to “restore” cuts in public education spending. Predictably, it was picked up by the Texas press and presented verbatim – the dean of the Texas political [...]
Sarah Davis rocks LCRH Lincoln Day Dinner!
February 18, 2013 By
If you didn’t make it to the second annual Lincoln Day Dinner held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Houston, you missed out on good food, lots of fun, and great company! What a refreshing evening being around a group dedicated to improving government without the type of negativity I see at most Republican events [...]
Dr. Mark Jones and Jolly discuss the 83rd Texas Legislature on Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall
January 12, 2013 By
That’s right folks, you can catch Dr. Mark Jones and Big Jolly with host Khambrel Marshall on Newsmakers tomorrow morning! The show airs on Houston’s NBC affiliate immediately following Meet the Press. Jones and Jolly will be talking about the 83rd Legislature – don’t miss it! In addition to the discussion on the Texas Legislature, [...]
Former Rep. Raul Torres releases plan for Texas
December 11, 2012 By
Ah, what could have been. If only the voters of South Texas had been willing to take a chance on former State Rep. Raul Torres in his bid for Senate. If only the “powers that be” in the Texas House had not redistricted him out of his seat. If only. Oh well, such is life. [...]
