Category Archives: Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 9th

The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds everyone that runoffs matter too as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff gives his advice for how to re-approach the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos wishes to thank Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, former … Continue Reading ››

HERO Election Results: Welcome to ‘HATE Town’?

So about last night.  Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle has the formal wrap-up...
Houston voters soundly rejected the city's embattled equal rights ordinance Tuesday in one of the most heated local political contests in recent memory that drew national scrutiny and sparked months of impassioned back-and-forth about social issues, particularly transgender rights. The decision leaves Houston … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 3rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone took advantage of their opportunity to vote as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff noted that one way to improve turnout in municipal elections is to hold them in even-numbered years. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos calls out Republican … Continue Reading ››

Texas Leftist 2015 Endorsements

Here's the Full List of Endorsements for the 2015 Houston Municipal Elections.  The Hyperlinks take you to the full-length endorsement page.  For more information on the candidates, check out the Questionnaire Responses, and be sure to also visit Off the Kuff's 2015 Elections Page.   Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston City Controller Chris Brown Houston City Council At-Large … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 19th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to vote as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff would like to clear up some myths about sexual assault. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos argues Governor Greg Abbott cannot claim to be pro-life when he denies federally expanded Medicaid … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 12th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready for some real Presidential candidates to take the stage and have some debates as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff examined two polls of the Houston Mayor's race and HERO referendum. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos shared an … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 5th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is happy to feel a little fall in the air as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights a new poll showing a gap between what the people of Texas believe and what their government stands for. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily … Continue Reading ››