Tag Archives: Greg Abbott

Ashley Smith Makes THE Point About “Bathroom Bill” Debate

So there's politics, and then there's policy, both of which can be easily become lightning rods if infused with the right social issues. For many in the Republican party, such a calculus has been made about many issues today.  They know that for many of their voters, there is either a serious lack of understanding about … Continue Reading ››

SCOTUS to Hear Case, Hopefully Settle ‘Immigration Action’ Stalemate

By this point in the Obama Presidency, one thing is clear... the legacy of our nation's 44th President is not being debated in the halls Congress, but in the halls of our nation's highest courts.  Such was the case with the President's landmark legislative achievement-- the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and again the case in … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 25th

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at Rick Perry's day in court as he tries one more time to quash the indictments against him. Libby Shaw contributing to Daily Kos says the Houston Chronicle’s editorial board perfectly describes Greg Abbott’s … Continue Reading ››

Texas Grants Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses of State Employees

In the wake of the Supreme Court's big decision on June 26th, most of what Texans have been hearing on the news is rightly about marriage. Even if some counties across the state continue to hold-out, the general trend is that they will eventually fall in line and comply with federal law.  At present, Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 8th

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 ››

Local Control Texas Launches, Builds Support

As previously discussed, the opposition by city and county leaders to Texas-style Big Government has formed. Launched just this week, the group Local Control Texas has already proven to be quite the diverse group.  Whether Liberal or Conservative, urban or rural, all have united because they recognize that recent actions by Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 23rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant on the event of their wedding as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff took issue with the initial reactions to the SD26 special election runoff result. Light seeker at Texas Kaos continues to take down Fox News and its cynical use … Continue Reading ››