Note: This story originally appeared in The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. DALLAS – It may have been the hope of some Tea Party leaders here in North Texas that the headlines this week would read something like “Conservatives Unite Against Joe Straus,” but it hasn’t quite […]
Tea Partiers Divided After Tarrant County Republican Slams Scott Turner
by Scott on November 13, 2014 in Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Late Night Texas Music: Cory Morrow – Good Intentions
by Scott on November 11, 2014 in Texas
Still up working tonight. This is one I can sing along to. Not very well, but whatever. Tweet Share
Texas Voters to Decide on Taking a Step Forward for Road Construction
by Scott on October 5, 2014 in Dallas, Economy, Houston, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Citizen. Texas is an economic engine unlike any other, but there are things that could put the brakes on our dynamic growth. Congested highways and the unreasonably long commutes that go along with them have the potential to slow commerce in a way that promises to be detrimental […]
Immigration Talk Simmers at Central Texas Congressional Town Hall
by Scott on August 8, 2014 in Economy, Immigration, Latinos, Tea Party
Note: This story originally appeared on The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of politics and government. BASTROP – Now that Congress is on recess following an ugly meltdown over immigration and border security last week, lawmakers in Texas and around the country are diving into the time-honored tradition of trying to explain […]
In high-level talks, Texas business leaders press the White House to act on immigration
by Scott on August 3, 2014 in Houston, Immigration, Obama, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Note: This story originally appeared on The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. Amid the chaos on Capitol Hill and the crisis on the border, Texas construction executives pushing for immigration reform traveled to Washington and met late Friday with senior advisers to President Obama. Houston construction executives […]
Texas Business Leaders Are In a Full-Court Press on Immigration
by Scott on July 12, 2014 in Border Security, Dallas, Economy, Immigration, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas, Workforce
Note: This column originally appeared in The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. Hoping to lose none of any ground – either real or perceived – they may have gained on immigration in the United States House of Representatives, Texas business interests over the last couple weeks have […]
A Fight Over Who Can Own Liquor Stores in Texas
by Scott on June 22, 2014 in Economy, Politics, Texas
Note: This story originally appeared in The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. SAN ANTONIO – A fight in federal court is quietly playing out between liquor store operators based in Texas and those that are headquartered elsewhere but would like to gain a greater foothold in the […]
Many Law-Abiding Companies Can’t Compete in Dallas/Fort Worth, Executive Says
by Scott on April 30, 2014 in Construction, Dallas, Economy, Houston, Politics, Texas, Workforce
In a marathon hearing held by Texas lawmakers on the issues of workers’ comp and worker misclassification, representatives from businesses and labor came together to talk about what could be done to level the playing field for ethical companies and improve the lives of middle class Texans. But, there was also significant pushback from certain […]
Patrick and Castro Clash in Immigration Debate, But for What Purpose?
by Scott on April 17, 2014 in Dan Patrick, Economy, Immigration, Latinos, Politics, Texas
Note: The original version of this story appeared on The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. In an hour-long exchange that shed nearly zero light on policy but did give both sides plenty of heat to try to exploit with various constituencies, Sen. Dan Patrick and San Antonio […]
Dewhurst and Patrick Take the Gloves Off in the Hill Country
by Scott on March 23, 2014 in Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Note: This story originally appeared in The Quorum Report. Join us there daily for coverage of Texas politics and government. KERRVILLE – In this Hill Country county won by Sen. Dan Patrick on Election Day, both he and Lt. Gov David Dewhurst came out swinging in a blistering half-hour debate on Friday. The forum for […]
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