Category Archives: Texas 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 ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 25th

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  The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it as we bring you this weeks's roundup. From the FINAL week of 2017... Off the Kuff looked at Democratic filings for State Senate and for races in counties neighboring Harris County. SocraticGadfly took a look at various regional election … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics, United States

Part 2: Lessons For Texas Democrats In Alabama’s Big Victory?

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Y'all ready for this Two-Step?   Here's Part 1 in case you missed it. Along with strong support in the suburbs, The incredible surge of African-American voter turnout also proved to be a big boost for Jones.  Black voters showed up at historic levels to support the Democrat. But the key here?  It wasn't just turnout … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 18th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates Sen.-elect Doug Jones as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the statewide and Harris County Democratic primary filings. SocraticGadfly takes a look at candidate filings and backstory for the Texas Green Party. After a shocking Democratic victory in Alabama, Texas Leftist is … 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 ››
Politics, Texas Politics, United States

Part 1: Lessons For Texas Democrats In Alabama’s Big Victory?

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In a week filled with fast-moving political news, the Alabama victory of Senator- Elect is still the most fascinating out there.  In his stunning defeat of Republican Roy Moore, Doug Jones became the First Democrat to win a United States Senate election in 25 years. In an off- off year election, this particular race has … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

BYE: Congressman Blake Farenthold To Not Seek Reelection

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First elected in the Tea Party wave of 2010, Congressman Blake Farenthold has been an interesting character to watch in Texas politics, and a rather confusing presence for the good people of the state's 27th Congressional District.  The winner of a razor-thin contest that year, the district was then gerrymandered (or as some prefer … Continue Reading ››