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Cut education now, pay later?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

That’s the question for Republican legislators, isn’t it? GOP legislators didn’t budge this session from their commitment to reduce Texas’ education spending even in the face of protests, negative ad campaigns and reams of criticism. The outcry didn’t faze them … Continue reading →

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The reason why some anti-immigration legislation didn’t pass this session

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

According to teabagger Rebecca Frost, the problem was too many Hispanic legislators. This is what she had to say at a rally in Austin yesterday: There’s a lot of wind noise that makes it hard to hear exactly what she’s … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 30

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

No matter what the Lege chooses to do, the Texas Progressive Alliance is ready for summer as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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Budget deal reached

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

One less reason for a special session. Assuming nothing else goes wrong, and Rick Perry doesn’t veto it out of whatever sense of grandeur and vanity drives him. House Speaker Joe Straus indicated legislative negotiators have reached an agreement on … Continue reading →

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Senate passes its budget

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Once the rules were suspended to allow the budget bill CSHB1 to come to the floor, this became a mere formality. The Texas Senate took minutes to tentatively approve a proposed $176.5 billion, two-year state budget Wednesday in a party-line … Continue reading →

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Bill Hammond gets his name in the papers again

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Whether he actually achieves any of the goals that are the basis for many of these stories remains to be seen. Hammond, a former business owner and Republican lawmaker from Dallas, is accustomed to steering the state business organization between … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 21

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance’s brackets are still in good shape as it brings you this week’s blog roundup.

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 28

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance would like to thank the Academy for this week’s blog roundup.

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Pitts endorses using at least some of the Rainy Day Fund

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a start. Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, the House’s lead budget writer, today filed bill that would draw down nearly $4.3 billion of rainy-day money to cover the state’s deficit in the current two-year cycle. Pitts’ plan would tap a … Continue reading →

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Just call it “DewhurstCare”

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not sure what to make of this yet. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, introduced two bills Wednesday they believe could save the state a significant amount of money and produce “healthy patient outcomes.” The duo … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for February 13

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

For those of you who need the reminder, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. You may now commence panicking as needed. Don’t mess with the Girl Scouts. They play for keeps. The bad faith of mandate critics. When you elect idiots, you … Continue reading →

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Howard declared the winner in HD48

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

At long last. Rep. Donna Howard won the House District 48 seat by four votes over Republican Dan Neil, according to state Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas. Hartnett was appointed to investigate their election after Neil challenged the results. […] Hartnett’s … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for January 23

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

You can’t stop Hammertime. You can only hope to contain it. The Perry Spiral, on the other hand, you can hope to stop. Would you like a nice Chianti with your superconductor? Yahoo! says Flickr is doing fine. I sure … Continue reading →

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Dallas Mayor Leppert officially not running for re-election

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

As expected. Mayor Tom Leppert, a successful business executive who rose from political unknown to become one of Dallas’ most powerful mayors, has confirmed he will not seek re-election in May but will pursue “other ways to add value to … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts from Opening Day

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few random bits from today’s festivities… – In the end and despite the teabagger footstomping, the Speaker’s Race turned out to be a big nothingburger, which was what most rational people expected all along. There were a few … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for January 9

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Meet Daniel Hernandez, the hero from yesterday’s tragedy in Arizona who may have saved Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ life. The best New Year blog post title that I saw. You do know that God is not mentioned in the Constitution, right? … Continue reading →

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It’s always tease, tease, tease

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I refer of course to the ongoing Waiting for KBH saga. Hutchison hasn’t said whether she’ll retire or seek re-election in 2012, but several prominent Texans — including Republicans such as former Secretary of State Roger Williams and Railroad Commissioners … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for December 5

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It’s possible to be more excited about Christmas than my kids are, but it’s unlikely. From the “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” department. Disclosure is for suckers. From the “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” files. Except … Continue reading →

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What about red light cameras elsewhere?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Before the election, I noted a DMN story about how the red light camera referendum in Houston might spur opponents in other cities to try their luck with a similar ban. This DMN story discusses that, but you have to … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for November 21

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Thanksgiving… A long time ago, I came across a rant by Pat Metheny about Kenny G. I just came across it again, and figured it was worth linking to again. Yes, having having … Continue reading →

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More on KBH 2012

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Fix on our senior Senator and her next electoral challenge. Hutchison, who previously broke a term-limit pledge when she ran for reelection in 2006, had been saying since 2007 that she would not seek another term in the Senate. … Continue reading →

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So what about that elections administrator?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Buried in this story about Abe Simpson Don Sumners, our new Tax Assessor, is this little nugget: So, if [County Judge Ed] Emmett insists on putting the election administrator position on a Commissioners Court agenda, Sumners said, “I think we … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for October 31

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Boo! Here’s my usual reminder about the Candy Man, and how he helped kill Halloween around here for awhile. Extreme credit card makeover. The asymmetry of responsibility. The public knows a lot of things that aren’t true. It’s your job … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for October 24

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Are we in the Halloween spirit yet? RIP, Barbara Billingsley. Here’s hoping they speak jive in Heaven. Is it time to forgive George Lucas? Gay-bashing isn’t something that needs to be balanced, it’s something that needs to be banished. Maybe … Continue reading →

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TPJ files complaint against King Street Patriots

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: TPJ today filed a formal complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission alleging that the King Street Patriots and KSP/True the Vote have violated the state’s prohibition on corporate contributions to political parties and candidates. The complaint says … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: All for Bill White

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We don’t have another sweep yet, as the Star-Telegram hasn’t weighed in quite yet, but all the endorsements so far have gone Bill White‘s way as expected. A sample: The DMN is particularly pointed. Perry, 60, has done relatively little … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Kurt Kuhn for 3rd Court of Appeals

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not paying a huge amount of attention to races outside of Harris County, but one that is of interest is for an open seat on the 3rd Court of Appeals, whose district includes Travis County and which has been … Continue reading →

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Houston Votes responds

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Earlier today Houston Votes responded to the accusations lobbed at them by outgoing Tax Assessor Leo Vasquez. First, here’s their press release: On Tuesday, August 24, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar Leo Vasquez made reckless and false allegations … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for August 8

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

School starts in 15 days. Where did summer go? Ten movies that are smart about being dumb. “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” is one of my all-time favorites. Three cheers for the resurgent auto industry. I’m old enough to remember … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for July 4

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for June 20

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Hug somebody’s dad today. Pity the poor teabaggers. Doing it for the lolz. Getting the best of both FinReg bills. What If Yesterday’s Teen Movie Characters Had Today’s Technology? The iVuvuzela. You know you want it. The dark secrets of … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for June 13

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

You haven’t lived till you’ve heard your three-year-old sing Money, Money, Money. The truth behind spelling bees. Also, why do we have spelling bees, anyway? The dark side of smartphone apps. Just go read Roger Ebert. What if political scientists … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for April 25

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The day Einstein died. No, the year 1880 wasn’t a libertarian paradise in America. The BYU women’s rugby team had a tough decision to make. The scientific case for butt-slapping. Photographing the Iceland volcano, whose name I can neither spell … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 19

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Time for another roundup of the week’s blog highlights from the Texas Progressive Alliance. Click on for more.

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