The Texas Progressive Alliance is once again ready to wish the Legislature a happy summer as far away from Austin as possible as it brings you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff says to look at Farmers Branch for an example of how to turn out the kind of low-propensity voters that our candidates need to win races.
Ted Cruz outed himself as a sociopath on immigration reform, and PDiddie at Brains and Eggs documented his atrocities.
WCNews at Eye on Williamson had this to say about Perry and the GOP playing politics with the Public Integrity Unit, It’s not shocking or unfair, it’s what they do.
At TexasKaos, Libby Shaw explains Perry’s approach to healthcare in Rick Perry’s Texas. No Obamacare. No Perrycare. Give it a read.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme wants you to know Republicans prefer business profits to safe food. I wonder where they eat.
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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs.
Open The Taps thanks everyone for getting the craft beer bills passed while promising to be back for more in 2015.
Keep Houston Houston doesn’t think closing streets at railroad crossings is a good idea.
The Lunch Tray pleads for common sense in labeling GMO foods.
Concerned Citizens has some advice for San Antonio’s new Council members.
Juanita cannot believe she has to talk about fetal masturbation.
Texas Leftist reminds us why we celebrate Juneteenth.
Texas Watch celebrates their victories from the 83rd Lege.
Texpatriate goes George Carlin on the anti-woman caucus of the Legislature.
Flavia Isabel asks a favor of Amazon.
And finally, former Texan Elise Hu puts her time in Austin to a strangely appropriate use.