County Attorney Christian Menefee recently resigned to run for Congress.
Texas Democrats
Harris County Attorney Announces Run for Empty Congressional Seat
Democrat Christian Menefee is seeking the seat left vacant by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
Texas House Keeps Democrat Adviser Hugh Brady on Payroll at $233K
Records obtained by Texas Scorecard confirm that Brady is continuing to receive a $233,730 salary—more than the governor’s.
Former Houston Mayor and US Rep. Sylvester Turner Has Died
The Texas Democrat has been an elected official for over 30 years.
House Committee Assignments Keep Democrats in Power
Speaker Dustin Burrows placed six Democrats as chairs of new “permanent subcommittees,” effectively preserving their ability to shape legislative outcomes despite rules changes.
In ‘Unprecedented’ Move, House Leadership to Raise Office Budgets Without a Vote
Speaker Dustin Burrows said the chamber would not vote on a housekeeping resolution as has been customary.
Speaker Burrows Confirms House Rules Were Written by Democrat Lawyer
The new rules mandate that all House committee vice-chairs be Democrats and expand their authority.
House Uses ‘Nuclear Option’ To Force Through Rules Empowering Democrats
The rushed release and subsequent vote raised concerns about transparency and Burrows’ willingness to prioritize the party’s agenda.
Proposed Rules Would Expand Democrat Power-sharing in Texas House
Rules set to be voted on would give all vice-chairmanships to Democrats and expand their power.
What Did Texans Go to Austin on January 14 To See?
They witnessed one of our lawmakers make it clear to all that he would effectively say to God, the Supreme Lawmaker of the Universe, “God, you got it all wrong regarding marriage.”