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Texas Politics

In ‘Immigration Action’ Lawsuit, Abbott Forecasts Future As Governor

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During the 2014 campaign Texas Governor-Elect, Attorney General Greg Abbott said gave this as his current job's description...
"I wake up.  I sue Obama.  I go home."
Even as he prepares to assume the state's highest office, Abbott still has time to file yet another frivolous lawsuit claiming that the President's Executive Action on Immigration is … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

LOOKOUT! Marriage Equality May Soon Land In Texas

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Some very exciting news may be ahead for LGBT Texans, as reported by John Wright in the Texas Observer...
Last week, plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit challenging Texas’ marriage bans asked U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia to lift his stay of a February decision striking down the bans. If Garcia lifts the stay, … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is back from its tryptophan vacation as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is cheering for the Texas same-sex marriage plaintiffs as they move for the stay of the ruling that threw out the ban on same-sex nuptials to be lifted. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

HPD Film Hightlights New Methods to Aid Houston Homeless

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Anyone that lives in the city of Houston probably has stories of encountering the homeless.  We see them at traffic stops, under freeway bridges, and at various points around town.  Sometimes the issue of homelessness can seem like an insurmountable problem for a major urban area. But Houston, under the leadership of Mayor Annise Parker and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Nico LaHood: New Directions As Bexar County DA

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Anyone in Texas can tell you that 2014 was not a friendly year for Democrats at the ballot box.  None of the party's much hyped statewide candidates were able to stem the Republican tide. Competitive countywide races didn't do much better, but there were a few notable exceptions.  Perhaps none more interesting than the ouster of … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Finally: President Obama Issues Substantive Immigration Action

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If you are a Texan, chances are good that you have met someone who is, knows or is directly related to an undocumented immigrant living in the United States.  16.6 million families in the United States are of  "mixed status" -- households where American Citizens and undocumented persons live under the same roof.  As such, … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Battleground Texas Holds Election Debrief in Houston

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There's no way around it.  This month's election results were tough for Democrats across the country.  But given how much hype was heaped on this year's races in Texas, and how much attention was generated by candidates like Wendy Davis, the typical drubbing had an especially difficult sting in the Lone Star State.  So many … Continue Reading ››