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Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege

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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 ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 15th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is dusting off its recipes for wassail and figgy pudding as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff says that the actual election results do not support exit polls that claim Greg Abbott received 44% of the Latino vote. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily … Continue Reading ››
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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 ››
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Growing Support For Texas Medicaid Expansion?

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Politicians tend to say a lot of things when on the campaign trail.  They make a barrage of promises to different audiences, trying to court voters at every turn.  The 2014 election was certainly no exception for Greg Abbott, who handily defeated Democratic challenger Wendy Davis just weeks ago. But sometimes what is not said is … Continue Reading ››
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Dan Patrick’s Attack Ad… Against Rick Perry??

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Like he did in the recent Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate against Democratic candidate Leticia Van de Putte, Republican Dan Patrick has decided to double down on anti-immigrant rhetoric during this year's election cycle. A new ad by Patrick correctly says that Senator Van de Putte "wrote the LAW giving in-state tuition to"... well you heard  what … Continue Reading ››
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Dallas: DART Orange Line Rolls Into DFW Airport

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August 18th is a truly historic day for Texas public transit advocates, as Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) begins light rail service to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. After dreaming of such a connection for decades, Dallas has made it happen. Here's more from the official DART press release...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and … Continue Reading ››
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Texas National Guard to Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

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Directly from the San Antonio Express-News...

The Texas National Guard said late Tuesday it will immediately let same-sex couples register for benefits, ending a highly publicized standoff with the Pentagon.

Five Texas Guard facilities that had been off-limits for same-sex couples seeking benefits will begin to enroll same-sex dependent … Continue Reading ››