Category Archives: Houston

Houston, Houston Politics

Donna Edmundson Chosen as Houston City Attorney

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In her weekly press conference following yesterday's City Council meeting, Houston Mayor Annise Parker made an announcement that many have been waiting for.  Here's the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
Longtime city lawyer Donna Edmundson has been tapped to replace City Attorney David Feldman, who is resigning, Mayor Annise … Continue Reading ››
Houston

Happy Holidays!!

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As you can probably tell, Texas Leftist is taking a little break from posting, but will have a few more to wrap-up the year next week. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Festivus and anything else that you choose to celebrate. Let's celebrate faith, family freedom and forward progress this season, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Ahead of Critical HERO Court Date, Houston City Attorney Resigns

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Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law.  Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

HCDP Chair Lane Lewis To Run For Houston City Council

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In the realm of partisan politics, Harris County Democratic Party Chairman Lane Lewis has proven himself one of the most influential and effective Democrats in the state of Texas.  Under his leadership, the state's largest county voted majority Democratic in 3 straight electoral cycles. But this week, Houstonians have learned that Lewis will turn his attention … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

PETITION: Raise Houston’s Minimum Wage

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If you are a regular Texas Leftist reader, then you have probably come across some posts regarding the Minimum Wage.  This blog was even mentioned on the Forbes.com website over the issue. It's important to blog about why an increase in the minimum wage is needed.  But along with the blogging, I am exploring … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Houston City Council Proposes 2015 Charter Amendments

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Many that follow Houston municipal government have expected a charter amendment proposal to remove the city's voter-imposed revenue cap on taxes.  With rapid growth and exploding property costs, most Houstonians understand that the cap hinders the city's ability to carry out basic functions. But as Texpatriate reports, City Council is doesn't plan to stop with … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Post-Ferguson, Houston Protests Yield New Action For HPD Body Cameras

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The cities of Houston, Texas and Ferguson, Missouri have nearly 1,000 miles between them.  But for many Houstonians, this week's decision to let Michael Brown's killer free without trial had a strong and immediate resonance within the Bayou City.  Citizens quickly mounted protests that not only spoke out about the Missouri decision, but renewed calls … Continue Reading ››