Tag Archives: TexWatch 2014

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

In the Seventh installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from State Representative Ron Reynolds, incumbent of the Texas House of Representatives, District 27.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is … Continue Reading ››

Where To Watch The First Texas Gubernatorial Debate

Not seen since 2006 in Texas!!   Tomorrow night, September 19th at 6pm, State Senator Wendy Davis will face off against Attorney General Greg Abbott in the state's first General Election debate in 8 years.  This is one to watch if you can.  Courtesy of the Davis campaign, here's a list of channels across … Continue Reading ››

2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

It's happening!! As time gets closer to the November election, it is important that voters have a variety of resources with which to research candidates and make an informed decision when they go to the polls.  One of the best ways to obtain that information is to ask the candidates directly. Not only  do these questions … Continue Reading ››

Texas District Court Rules 2011 Education Cuts UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Today Greg Abbott was dealt yet another significant blow in his fight to defend draconian, Republican-led education cuts.  Here's the story from Lauren McGaughy of the Houston Chronicle...

AUSTIN -- A judge on Thursday again declared Texas' school finance system unconstitutional, reaffirming his 2013 ruling that struck down … Continue Reading ››

Debate Grate: Is Dan Patrick Afraid of Leticia Van de Putte??

In this year's race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, one candidate is ready to rumble, while the other is scared to even get in the ring.  Do you know which is which?  If not, Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Leticia Van de Putte said Thursday that … Continue Reading ››

Mike Collier Hammers Glenn Hegar on Education Cuts

Long dismissed as an easy win for the GOP, the Texas Comptroller's race is starting to heat up faster than August.  Here's the story from the Dallas Morning News...

Democratic comptroller nominee Mike Collier says GOP rival Glenn Hegar bragged to a tea party interviewer last year that he was proud of the … Continue Reading ››

Texas GOP Lawmakers Link Same-Sex Marriage to Incest, Pedophilia

As most of America continues to move forward with marriage equality, many in the Texas GOP insist on holding the Lone Star State back with antiquated, harmful falsehoods.  Here's the story from the Huffington Post...

In support of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s efforts to reinstate the state’s ban on same-sex … Continue Reading ››