Bills, Frivolous and Foreboding, Appear in Run-up to 84th
Monday was the first day to pre-file bills for next year’s 84th Texas Legislature—and it saw measures on taxes, daylight savings time and nullification.
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Observer Radio Episode 83: Texas Politics Post-Election Night 2014
The Observer‘s staffers examine what the Texas GOP’s election night victories likely mean for the upcoming legislative session.
Texas Democrats Crushed… What Next?
Voters dealt a devastating blow to Texas Democrats’ hopes of having anything to show for what seemed, for a brief moment, like a turn of fortunes.
On the Bus with Leticia Van de Putte
Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, is campaigning like hell—how far will it get her? Chris Hooks got on the campaign bus for a few days to find out.
WTF Friday: What We’re Terrified of This Week (Commies, Ebola, Muslims, Cat GIFs)
I don’t know about you but I’m already terrified of the next crisis. I don’t know what it is but it’s probably going to be really, really scary—like, scarier than the current crisis. The point is: Be scared. Be afraid. See you at the polls.
In the Valley, Van de Putte Blasts Patrick, Urges Students to Vote
In Edinburg on Thursday, Leticia Van de Putte had pointed language for Dan Patrick as she urged students to vote.
Dallas Morning News: Elect Greg Abbott, Pay The Ransom
The Dallas Morning News came up with a novel reason for endorsing Greg Abbott on Thursday: Wendy Davis would infuriate the Republican Party.
WTF Friday: October Spooktacular
This week in WTF Friday: Dan Patrick is scared and hungry. Konni Burton threatens old people. Ken Paxton Paxtons.
Dan Patrick, Texas Ranger
Dan Patrick is probably headed toward victory on Nov. 4. Meanwhile, he’s showing us what’s important to him. Spoiler: It’s ISIS.
Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis On Track to Spend $100 Million in Guv Race
Some of the last campaign finance reports before the election are out. Abbott and Patrick maintain significant leads. In SD 10, there’s a wildcard.