Category Archives: Houston Politics

Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Happy New Year! But…

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Are you READY? Recently, I had the esteemed pleasure of once again appearing on Houston Matters for a special edition of their Good, Bad and Ugly  Hosted by Craig Cohen, fellow panelists Natalie Arceneaux, Joe Holley and myself took part in which we reflected on the many events of the year.  It was a … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Texas Politics, United States

Unless GOP-led Congress Acts, Texas Children Risk Losing Healthcare Next Month

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As President Trump eggs them on, Republicans in the United States Congress are racing towards their own self-imposed finish line at historic speed.  Desperate for a major legislative accomplishment, they are clearing every possible hurdle to pass a massive, omnibus, and until last Friday afternoon, mysterious tax bill which will have major implications for generations … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, United States

Victory Fund Selects Former Mayor Annise Parker As New CEO

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It's a precarious time for all of American Politics, which almost goes without saying in 2017.  But there may be no other segment which feels that precariousness quite like the LGBT community.  From historic highs like the election of Danica Roem, one of the nation's first openly transgender state legislators, to an empowered … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Turner Tables Planned Revenue Cap Repeal Vote

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After years of discussion and, failed attempts, and being a central focus of the last Mayoral election, Mayor Turner has likely decided that now is not the time to ask voters to repeal Houston's self-imposed Revenue Cap.  As Rebecca Elliot of the Houston Chronicle reports, the surprise is a bit more complicated than your normal … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Houston’s Diversity: America Discovering What Locals Already Know

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If you live in or frequently visit the city of Houston, then the term "diversity" is surely nothing new.  A stop in virtually any of the city's major stores, malls or public spaces will quickly reveal a racial/ ethnic mosaic.  Even when Houstonians are segmented in an area of town dominated by one persuasion, they … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, Texas

Beto O’Rourke Jumps Into 2018 Senate Race. Can He Win??

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If you're a Texas Democrat, it's easy to say "we've been here before." Remember when Bill White was going to roll Rick Perry in 2010?  How about when Wendy Davis was going to sail into the Governor's Office and "transform Texas" in 2014?  A polished, politically savvy Democrat is once again deciding to take a stab … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

Shareholders’ Meeting: ‘Women’s March’ Welcomes New President

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Yesterday the National Mall in Washington, DC was the site of one of our nation's most cherished and important traditions. And today, the same sacred site hosted another important tradition. The Women's March on Washington had larger than expected turnout, with some news sources reporting a crowd comparable to attendance on the actual Inauguration … Continue Reading ››