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Bye FeLEGEcia: A 2015 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up

Ok everyone sing it with me... Ding Dong The Lege is Dead!   Which Ole Lege?  The TEXAS Lege!   Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be. We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››

Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege

It's a whole new year in Texas politics. With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State.  With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century.  Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››

Texas Leftist Impact 2014

As we say goodbye to 2014, it is right to take a moment for reflection. So Texas Leftist wants to answer the ephemeral question... For the year that was 2014, who had the greatest impact on Texas Politics??   There are of course lots of contenders. Attorney General Greg Abbott handily defeated rival Wendy Davis, and is set … Continue Reading ››