Liberal Republican Pat Haggerty is now a former state representative — thanks to his horrible record. He beat himself by constantly subjecting his constituency to higher taxes, more spending, and a host of bad ideas. Haggerty’s election-night party at the Titanic Ball Room proved to prophetic; his ship is sunk.
While the party’s actions are expected to be challenged in court, Republican leadership appears committed to pushing forward.
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
While some legislation to better secure Texas elections passed, activists were disappointed to see several key bills fail.