Since the story caught wildfire and continues to ricochet across the internet, the City of Houston has decided to revise the HERO Subpoena request. Here’s more from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle… Mayor Annise Parker on Friday followed through on her pledge to narrow the scope of subpoenas sent to local pastors who led … Continue reading City Revises Subpoenas, Removes Request For Sermons
Apparently the opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance cannot take “yes” for an answer. Even after Mayor Annise Parker already agreed that HERO will not be enforced until all matters are settled in court, the anti-equality group is not satisfied in the least. Here’s the Houston Chronicle’s Mike Morris with more… Opponents of Houston’s … Continue reading HERO Opponents Beg Texas Supreme Court For Repetitive Action
By now, most Texans probably know that Wendy Davis is running for Governor, and that she is one of the first Democrats to have a serious shot at the state’s highest office in a long time. But as more people become tuned in to the campaign, they may be trying to figure out where she … Continue reading Wendy Davis on LGBT Issues
The Texas Progressive Alliance is glad to live in an age where we can zap political ads on TV if we want to as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff wonders why AG Greg Abbott didn’t just have his own lawyers testify in the latest lawsuit against HB2 given how much they … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of August 11th
It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot. According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum. According to Janice Evans in the Mayor’s office (via Twitter), the city … Continue reading BREAKING: HERO Opponents FAIL At Recall Attempt
The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes you all a Happy Bastille Day as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff discusses the latest advances in voter ID litigation. Libby Shaw at Texas Kos reports on the busy week in Texas politics. Greg Abbott Blames Terrorists for his Koch Problem. Meanwhile the POTUS pays us … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of June 14th
The Texas Progressive Alliance has been driving around asking about incendiary chemicals as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff reports on the petitions turned in by opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance to require a repeal referendum on the ballot in November, and the determination of the ordinance’s backers to defend … Continue reading Texoblogosphere: Week of July 6th
