Abbott wants more disaster funding, but no action on climate change
Gov. Greg Abbott recently released his proposed budget for the 2022-2023 biennium. The budget proposal mostly focuses on distributing federal funding for COVID-19 as well as the emergency items listed in the governor’s “State of the State” address last week....
Louie Gohmert fined for bypassing security
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) is among the first members of Congress to be punished for violating new security measures. Gohmert, along with Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), has been fined $5,000 for bypassing newly-installed metal detectors as they entered the House floor. ...
Musings: Allen West and TX GOP Eye the Texits
At the risk of opening a Pandora's box that I’ll soon regret, could any thinking Texan that supports seceding from the union drop me a line and tell me what gives? Weren’t Texas Republicans the folks that made patriotic bravado a prerequisite for political office?...
Nation’s largest urban solar farm in Houston still a work in progress
As a record-setting alternative energy venture is set to be built in the city of Houston, a number of questions remain about the nature and implementation of the final project. As previously reported by the Houston Chronicle, the city has approved a lease...
How a Texas-based company ended up at the center of one of the worst hacks in history
Thanks to the craziness of the past year, one of the biggest stories of 2020 may have gone under your radar. In one of the worst cybersecurity breaches in American history, hackers penetrated the networks of up to 250 government agencies and businesses. The intruders,...
Texas Hispanic lawmakers discuss legislative priorities with NALEO
Texas lawmakers with NALEO (National Association of Latino Elected Officials) met virtually Thursday to talk about the next steps in this legislative session. State Rep. Mary González, who is on the Board of Directors of NALEO Educational Fund and is the Vice-Chair of...
Abbott, Austin’s clash over homelessness remains red hot
Last Thursday, Austin City Council voted unanimously to purchase a North Austin hotel to help address its much-maligned housing issues. The move, which came at a cost of $9.5 million, is expected to provide 65 permanent units and on-site resources to help unhoused...
Al Green backs budget reconciliation to pass COVID-19 relief
Rep. Al Green of Houston announced Wednesday he supports using budget reconciliation to pass COVID-19 relief. Budget reconciliation is a congressional tool that allows lawmakers to expedite spending-related legislation by using a simple majority of 51 instead of...
Joe Jaworski makes his case to be Texas Attorney General
In his bid for Texas Attorney General, Joe Jaworski is banking on his experience as the former mayor of Galveston and as a well-regarded 30-year trial lawyer specializing in mediation. In addition, he has one of the most notable last names in Texas legal lore. Joe...
As more Texas legislators test positive concerns remain for Capitol staff
It’s been almost 3 weeks since the opening day of the Texas Legislature was overshadowed by the politics and subsequent reality of COVID-19. Staff, press and politicos speculated how the House and Senate might shape its rules to prevent an outbreak in the densely...
Contradicting his entire career, Ted Cruz claims to be a champion for unions
Following up his role in inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by rejecting votes from states that went for President Joe Biden, Senator Ted Cruz has been attempting to pivot in a new direction: championing the working class and unions. That’s a big surprise...
The strange story of Gamestonk
You don’t have to closely follow the stock market to know that something’s been up with GameStop. In one of the most bizarre financial stories of recent years, the stock price of a failing company shot up by 2,800 percent, hedge funds lost billions, some plucky...
Poll: More than half of Texas voters want Cruz to resign
A recent poll of likely voters in Texas conducted by Data for Progress shows most Texans want Sen. Ted Cruz to step down. According to the poll, 51 percent of Texans think Cruz should resign and 49 percent don’t. Opinion is split mostly on party lines with 88...
Five of Ted Cruz’s worst moments
Ted Cruz, our favorite capricorn to harass online, just keeps giving his 2024 opponent more ammunition. In weeks leading up to the riot, he played a massive part in spreading misinformation about the election being fraudulent. Even after Mitch McConnell...
Al Green calls for additional security for members of Congress
In the wake of the January 6th Insurrection, Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is sponsoring a bipartisan resolution to beef up congressional security. The resolution, which was cosponsored with Rep. David Schweikert (R-Arizona), increases funding to ensure the safety of...