Category Archives: Texas Politics

Equality, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Comes To Texas

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In the wake of today's historic SCOTUS decision, marriage equality for the state of Texas went from dream to reality. But depending on the county that one lives in, that reality may be harder to swallow than it is for others. As we speak, legal marriage ceremonies are being conducted in  several Texas Counties, including El Paso, … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 22nd

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The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the victims of the horrible shooting in Charleston as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the latest developments in the ongoing investigation against AG Ken Paxton. Letters from Texas advises Capitol staffers how … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Ivy Taylor Prevails in Run-off, Elected San Antonio Mayor

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Saturday night proved to be quite the interesting contest for the Alamo City, as a veteran Democratic politician was defeated by a relative newcomer. Ivy Taylor, former City Council member and current interim Mayor of San Antonio won her election against Leticia Van de Putte in a somewhat close race.  But at the end of the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Texas Politics

Texas Marks Juneteenth 150th Anniversary

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It's a special week for the state of Texas. This Thursday will be the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Juneteenth-- a national celebration that marks the end of slavery in the last of the Confederate states.  The celebration was born on Galveston Island, June 19th 1865, as Texas slaves rejoiced upon hearing the news of their freedom.   Last year, the state of … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Will Face Hurdles in Harris County

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In recent years, the month of June has often meant big news out of the Supreme Court, and June 2015 is likely to be no exception.  Any day now, it is quite possible that the issue of Marriage Equality could be settled once and for all by the Federal Government. But just because an historic ruling … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is happy there's no hint of any special sessions to come as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes that while Travis County is ready for the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage, there's likely to be no small amount of chaos in the state once they … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Gov. Abbott Rules Out Special Session Over Marriage Equality Fallout

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As Americans wait for the Supreme Court's ultimate ruling on Marriage Equality, there's been one question looming in the distance... how will we handle states fallout? For Texas especially, this question has been quite unclear.  With a new Governor and much legislative turnover, some have wondered if a ruling in favor of Marriage Equality would cause … Continue Reading ››