SREC members will choose either James Dickey or Rick Figueroa to be the next party chairman.
Cary Cheshire
Texas House Passes Voter ID Fix with Revisions
The legislation is considered a “must-pass” bill by most Republicans.
JD Sheffield Draws Conservative Challenger
While Sheffield is horrendously liberal on fiscal matters, conservatives have been even more frustrated with his stances on protecting life and Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Abbott Declares Voter ID Fix an Emergency Priority
Should the legislation fail to pass, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has argued that Texas’ voter ID law could be struck down in June.
Straus Bets on Weakness from Abbott and Patrick
The Speaker thumbed his nose at both Abbott and Patrick, apparently betting both of them are too weak to defy him.
Pretend Property Tax Reform Bill Passes Texas House
In the end, every lawmaker voted for the watered-down measure, including liberal Democrats.
Granny Tax Proposal Needs to be Retired
In other words, not only would the Texas Legislature be adding a new tax on senior citizens, but they’d also make sure they never find out about it.
Mechler Resigns as RPT Chairman
So far, three individuals have surfaced as potential candidates in what is likely to be a heated race to replace him.
Records Reveal Straus Lieutenants Ducked Sanctuary Cities Vote
Save for a single sheet of paper from Davis, no lawmaker had any records from a meeting in which they claim to have discussed a 915 page budget.
Conservatives Grow Increasingly Frustrated with Mechler
One has only to look at the tape to conclude that RPT Chairman Tom Mechler has failed in his charge.