Note: This story originally appeared on The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. As I’ve said from time to time: If Texas is a battleground, Harris County is ground zero. Perhaps never before has that seemed so true. Conservative activists, including the local GOP’s new and old leadership, […]
Houston Up For Grabs in the Race for Governor?
by Scott on November 3, 2014 in Dan Patrick, Houston, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Houston Equal Rights Fight Could Have Statewide Electoral Consequences
by Scott on June 26, 2014 in Dan Patrick, Houston, Politics, Texas
Note: This story originally appeared in The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas government and politics. Time is running short for opponents of Houston’s recently passed equal rights ordinance, which supporters call HERO, to gather signatures on a petition to try to overturn it. Opponents led by longtime – and now […]
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
by Scott on May 6, 2011 in Audio, Health Care, Politics, Religion, Texas
Some of the toughest restrictions on abortions are contained in a so-called “sonogram bill” that’s now on the desk of Governor Perry for his signature. Tweet Share
Texas School Funding Fight has Dems Blaming Tax Structure, Business Leaders Saying “It’s the economy (stupid)” AUDIO
by Scott on March 28, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Education, Politics, Texas
It seems to me the two sides in the fight over how to pay for public schools in Texas aren’t even in the same building, let alone the same room. Tweet Share
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