Last week, the Signal reported on comments recently made by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to a gathering of business community types in which the Lite Guv talked about his desire to pass a “parental rights” bill in Texas before bizarrely claiming that he would also...
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back to archiveTexas Legislative Round-Up: Week Nine
Welcome to the Texas Legislative Round-up! We are here to break down the latest news from the Texas Legislative session in Austin. Every week, we’ll give you the honest take on the news that impacts you – without pretending it doesn’t. Week in Review Every week,...
Who’s the real thug, Dan Patrick?
Top Texas Republican uses “racially charged” term in his discussion of public schools to C-suite execs. At the swanky Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel in Austin on Wednesday, Republican firebrand Lt. Governor Dan Patrick was invited to give the keynote speech at...
Texas Legislative Round-Up: Week Eight
Welcome to the Texas Legislative Round-up! We are here to break down the latest news from the Texas Legislative session in Austin. Every week, we’ll give you the honest take on the news that impacts you – without pretending it doesn’t. Week in Review Another...
Texas Legislative Round-Up: Week Six
Welcome to the Texas Legislative Round-up! We are here to break down the latest news from the Texas Legislative session in Austin. Every week, we’ll give you the honest take on the news that impacts you – without pretending it doesn’t. Week in Review Session...
Texas Republicans Snub LGBTQ Chambers Of Commerce
On Valentine’s Day, LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce representatives from the four major metro areas across Texas gathered in Austin for the first-ever Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day. What should have been a positive day for attendees turned into a...
Texas Legislative Round-Up: Week Five
Welcome to the Texas Legislative Round-up! We are here to break down the latest Texas Legislative session in Austin. Every week, we’ll give you the honest take on the news that impacts you – without pretending it doesn’t. Week in Review This week Gov. Greg Abbott...
Texas Legislative Round-Up: Week Four
Welcome to the Texas Legislative Round-up! We are here to break down the latest Texas Legislative session in Austin. Every week, we’ll give you the honest take on the news that impacts you – without pretending it doesn’t. Week in Review This was a slow week at...
The Grassroots Organization That Wants To Transform Texas
A new group is looking to make its mark in Texas through combatting voter suppression and ensuring every district has a well-funded Democratic nominee. Blue Texas, which is a joint venture between Power the Vote and Every State Blue, is a grassroots effort with the...