Tag Archives: Jessica Farrar

Runoff reminder: State House

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: Statewide, Congress, SBOE and State Senate. There are seven Democratic primary runoffs for State House districts. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got. HD26 Located in Fort Bend County, HD26 is an open seat now held by Rep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Akilah Bacy, Anna Eastman, Annie's List, Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Eric Johnson, Harold Dutton, HD100, HD119, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD26, HD67, Jasmine Crockett, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Ramos, Jerry Davis, Jessica Farrar, Latino Victory Fund, Liz Campos, Lorenzo Sanchez, Lorraine Birabil, Natasha Ruiz, Penny Shaw, Roland Gutierrez, runoff, Sarah DeMerchant, Suleman Lalani, Texas, The Lege, Tom Adair | 3 Comments

Initial thoughts on Election 2019

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

All bullet points, all the time… – Here’s my opening statement on the election returns debacle. We have more information about this now, but we still need more before we can go anywhere else with it. – All incumbents want … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Adrian P. Garcia, Amanda Wolfe, Anthony Dolcefino, Bill King, Candelario Cervantez, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, District A, District B, District C, District D, District E, District F, District G, District J, Dwight Boykins, Edward Pollard, Election 2015, Election 2019, Eric Dick, HCC, HD148, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Janaeya Carmouche, Jessica Farrar, Letitia Plummer, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Monica Flores Richart, Raj Salhotra, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Sandra Rodriguez, Shelley Kennedy, special election, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, Tiffany Thomas, Tony Buzbee, turnout, Willie Davis | 4 Comments

2019 election results: State

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Nine out of ten Constitutional amendments are on their way to passing. Amendments to the state constitution that would make it harder to enact a state income tax, stabilize funding for state parks and allow retired law enforcement animals to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Allred, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Carol Denson, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Constitution, constitutional amendments, Daniel Davis Clayton, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, Eric Johnson, Gary Gates, HD100, HD148, HD28, income tax, James Armstrong, Jessica Farrar, John Zerwas, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lorraine Birabil, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Michele Leal, Penny Shaw, Rob Block, runoff, Ryan McConnico, Sandra Crenshaw, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Tricia Krenek | 7 Comments

Chron overview of HD148

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

So many candidates, so little time to get to campaign. Voters in the reliably blue, Houston-area Texas House District 148 will have plenty of candidates to choose from to replace the recently retired Democratic incumbent. After longtime State Rep. Jessica … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Carol Denson, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Election 2019, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Michele Leal, Penny Shaw, Rob Block, Ryan McConnico, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

30 Day finance reports: Special legislative elections

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

As I said earlier, I’m still working my way through the unfathomably ginormous number of 30-day campaign finance reports for City of Houston candidates. There are other elections of interest for which 30 day reports are required, so we’ll take … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Allred, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, campaign finance reports, Carol Denson, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Clinton Purnell, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, fundraising, Gary Gates, Gary Hale, HD148, HD28, Jessica Farrar, John Zerwas, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Michele Leal, Penny Shaw, Rob Block, Ryan McConnico, Sarah Laningham, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Tricia Krenek | 2 Comments

The special election lineups are set

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the Trib: Democrats in HD-28 have coalesced around Elizabeth “Eliz” Markowitz, who was the only Democrat to file. Markowitz, a Katy teacher, unsuccessfully ran last year for State Board of Education District 7, which overlaps with HD-28. Six Republicans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Allred, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Carol Denson, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Clinton Purnell, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, Eric Johnson, filing deadline, Gary Gates, Gary Hale, HD100, HD148, HD28, Jessica Farrar, John Zerwas, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Michele Leal, Penny Shaw, Rob Block, Ryan McConnico, Sarah Laningham, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Tricia Krenek | 4 Comments

The HD148 field keeps growing

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the current list of people who have filed CTAs for HD148, not including Rep. Jessica Farrar and her 2018 opponent Ryan McConnico: 83999 COH Isaacson, Terah C. 08/20/2019 State Representative Dist 148 65547 COH Yarbrough Camarena, Kendra J. 08/21/2019 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2020, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Penny Shaw, runoff, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD148 update

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From TX Elects: HD148 special: Houston physician Terah Isaacson established a campaign committee for a potential run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-Houston) as a Democrat. Houston resident Lui LaRotta established a campaign committee for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Election 2020 | Tagged Anna Nunez, Ciro Rodriguez, Election 2019, Election 2020, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Penny Shaw, Pete Flores, runoff, Ryan McConnico, SD19, Senate, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Xochil Peña Rodriguez | 1 Comment

Special election set for HD148

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Straight from the source. Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 5, 2019 as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 148 seat recently vacated by former Representative Jessica Farrar. Candidates who … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Santos, Eric Johnson, HD100, HD148, HD28, Jessica Farrar, John Gorczynski, John Zerwas, Penny Shaw, special election, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

State Rep. Jessica Farrar departs

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This was unexpected. State Rep. Jessica Farrar, a Houston Democrat who has served in the Texas House for over two decades, is retiring from the lower chamber at the end of September. “I want to thank my constituents and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Election 2019, Election 2020, HD148, Jessica Farrar, special election, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

The potential Sylvia effect

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, Rep. Gene Green is retiring, and as we also know, Sen. Sylvia Garcia is one of the contenders to succeed him. As noted before, this is a free shot for Garcia, as she would not otherwise be … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, Gene Green, HD140, Jessica Farrar, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, runoff, SD06, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Bill to allow discrimination in adoptions and foster care passes the House

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Shameful. Under House Bill 3859, which advanced on a 94-51 vote, providers would be protected from legal retaliation if they assert their “sincerely held religious beliefs” while caring for abused and neglected children. The measure would allow them to place … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged adoption, Bill Zedler, CPS, Election 2016, Election 2018, foster care, gay rights, Gene Wu, HD67, HD96, James Frank, Jeff Leach, Jessica Farrar, Sarah Davis, Texas, The Lege, transgender rights, vaccinations | 3 Comments

Some men just can’t take a joke

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Poor babies. State Rep. Jessica Farrar accused some Republican men in the Texas House of engaging in “a retaliatory effort” against her over her filing of a bill that would fine men $100 for masturbating. On Tuesday, a separate and … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Election 2018, HD115, Jessica Farrar, Matt Rinaldi, sexism, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

The “Man’s Right To Know” Act

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

This is some high-quality trolling. Texas State Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, filed a bill Friday that would penalize men for “unregulated masturbatory emissions.” The satirical House Bill 4260 would encourage men to remain “fully abstinent” and only allow the “occasional … Continue reading →

Posted in General snarkiness, That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Byron Cook, Jessica Farrar, Texas, The Lege, Tony Tinderholt | 2 Comments

House hears “fetal remains” bill

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Seriously? [House Bill 35] would create a registry of organizations that can help pay for burial or cremation of fetal remains. That way, the cost associated with burials would not fall on women, [bill author Rep. Byron] Cook said. The … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Byron Cook, Jessica Farrar, lawsuit, Texas, Texas Department of State Health Services, The Lege | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Labor for Thompson, the Mayor for Miles

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO today announced their support of Senfronia Thompson for State Senator District 13. “Our unions screened two candidates for Senate District 13 — Representatives Senfronia Thompson and Borris Miles,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged AFL-CIO, Al Green, Alma Allen, Ana Hernandez, Annise Parker, Armando Walle, Borris Miles, Election 2016, endorsements, Fort Bend County, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jessica Farrar, John Whitmire, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Ronald Green, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, Sylvester Turner, TDP, The Lege | 2 Comments

Appeals court upholds Wilson residency ruling

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. A state appeals court has sided with Houston Community College Trustee Dave Wilson in a lengthy legal fight over whether he lives in the district he represents. Ever since Wilson was elected to the HCC board in 2013, … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Dave Wilson, Democratic primary, Election 2013, Election 2016, Harris County Attorney, HCC, HD148, Houston, Jessica Farrar, lawsuit, Texas, The Lege, Vince Ryan | 6 Comments

2016 primaries: State races

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with the Democratic race for Railroad Commissioner, and a few words from Forrest Wilder: The Gene Kelly Effect: Texas Democrats are almost perennially embarrassed by what you might call the Gene Kelly Effect — the depressing tendency of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Hughes, Byron Cook, Carlos Uresti, Cody Garrett, Cody Wheeler, Dakota Carter, Debbie Riddle, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2016, Gary Gates, Gene Wu, Georgina Perez, Grady Yarbrough, HD04, HD08, HD116, HD118, HD120, HD128, HD131, HD137, HD139, HD144, HD148, HD149, HD150, HD20, HD49, HD55, HD75, HD77, Hubert Vo, Hugh Shine, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Jenkins, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kimberly Willis, Lance Gooden, Lina Ortega, Lon Burnam, Mario Salas, Marsha Farney, Mary Ann Perez, Mary Gonzalez, Mary Lou Bruner, Molly White, primaries, Railroad Commission, Randy Bates, SBOE, SD01, SD19, SD24, SD26, Senate, Stuart Spitzer, Susan King, Terry Wilson, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Varloree Swanson, Wayne Smith | Comments Off

Primary Day is today

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: “Visit www.HarrisVotes.com to ensure you go to the correct voting location and to find your personal sample ballot for the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Elections,” said Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, CD15, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Don Sumners, Election 2016, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD121, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kevin Eltife, Mike Sullivan, President, primaries, SBOE, SD26, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Troy Fraser, turnout | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: State reps

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes endorsements in some State Rep races. Here are the ones I’m interested in. District 126: Cris Hernandez Two strong candidates who grew up in district are running in the primary and hope to replace Republican Patricia Harless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Cris Hernandez, Democratic primary, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Wu, Harris County, HD126, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joy Dawson-Thomas, Texas, The Lege | 7 Comments

Support Jessica Farrar

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From Andrea Greer: Last week, Senator John Whitmire addressed a crowd of supporters at a fundraiser for Representative Jessica Farrar. “Jessica, I’m here because until today, I gotta be honest,” he admitted, “I didn’t know you had a challenger.” Senator … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Dave Wilson, Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Let the budgetary games begin

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The House takes up the budget today, with over 300 amendments and riders queued up for votes. A couple of things to watch for as the debate goes on: Killing vouchers. Lawmakers in the Texas House will have a chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged Abel Herrero, abortion, birth control, Borris Miles, Bryan Hughes, budget, Celia Israel, Chris Turner, Dan Patrick, Donna Howard, Drew Springer, gay marriage, gay rights, health insurance, Jessica Farrar, John Otto, Mary Gonzalez, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, pre-kindergarten, Sarah Davis, school finance, schools, Senate, Texas, Texas Department of State Health Services, The Lege, vouchers, women's health | Comments Off

Bill filing deadline has passed

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Believe it or not, we are almost halfway through the legislative session, and we have now passed the point where new bills can be filed. Racing to beat a deadline for filing bills, state lawmakers on Friday submitted hundreds of … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, budget, business margins tax, Byron Cook, casinos, Celia Israel, Dan Patrick, Dennis Bonnen, drivers licenses, Eddie Rodriguez, ethics, gambling, Garnet Coleman, gay rights, Greg Abbott, immigration, Jane Nelson, Jessica Farrar, Jodie Laubenberg, Joe Deshotel, Jonathan Stickland, Jose Menendez, Jose Rodriguez, Legislative Study Group, marijuana, Marisa Marquez, Matt Schaefer, Medicaid, RAMP, reparative therapy, sales taxes, Senate, Texas, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, The Lege, Van Taylor | Comments Off

We can always pay for tax cuts later

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Item One: Texas House leaders said Monday they can cut taxes by more than the $4 billion initially proposed by their Senate counterparts, upping the ante for the high-profile issue despite other looming big-ticket state needs. “We really believe that … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged budget, business margins tax, Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott, Jane Nelson, Jessica Farrar, Kevin Eltife, Lyle Larson, property taxes, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Don’t stop fighting for choice

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

That’s the message I take from this. They’re pushing a boulder up a hill in the conservative Texas Legislature. But three House Democrats remain laser-focused on repealing the 24-hour waiting period for abortion imposed by the state’s 2011 sonogram law. … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Donna Howard, Jessica Farrar, Mary Gonzalez, sonogram, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Don’t kill no-kill

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t like the look of this. Stricter enforcement of a previously obscure state regulation is threatening the no-kill movement across Texas and could result in animal shelters euthanizing tens of thousands of additional pets each year, advocates warn. A … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged BARC, Houston, Jessica Farrar, no-kill shelters, Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, The Lege | Comments Off

Last minute health insurance enrollment help

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will open four of its multi-service centers on Sunday and extend their business hours next Monday to help people sign up for a health insurance plan by the Affordable … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Enroll America, health care, health insurance, Houston, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, insurance exchanges, Jessica Farrar, Kaiser Family Foundation, Kathleen Sebelius, Medicaid, Texas, Texas Organizing Project | Comments Off

Filing deadline today

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Before I get into the details of who has or hasn’t filed for what, I have a bone to pick with this AP story. Perhaps what the candidate filings reveal most is the relative strength and depth of the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Al Hoang, CD02, CD07, Chris Carmona, Congress, Dale Henry, Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2014, Fred Vernon, Gene Wu, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD132, HD137, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, James Cargas, Jessica Farrar, judicial races, Leticia Van De Putte, Lite Gov, Luis Lopez, Michael Wolfe, Niko Letsos, Railroad Commission, Steve Brown, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

It’s still Gene Green’s world

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this story about Rep. Gene Green. The affable, low-key former printer’s apprentice is a legend across his gritty, blue-collar domain along the 54-mile Houston Ship Channel, where he represents the most heavily Hispanic … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Ed Gonzalez, Gene Green, James Rodriguez, Jessica Farrar, Kevin Bailey, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 9 Comments

Back to the House

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

After the Senate adjourned on Tuesday morning without a committee vote on its omnibus anti-abortion bill following the long hearing in which there was a lot more hearing than listening, the House took up its bill, with more of the … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, activism, Carol Alvarado, Glenn Hegar, Greg Abbott, Jessica Farrar, Jodie Laubenberg, liveblogging, Rick Perry, Sarah Davis, Senate, special session, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

Last redistricting bill passes Senate, House debates abortion bills

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It was destiny. The Texas Senate on Sunday wrapped up final redistricting loose ends by concurring with changes made by the House to political boundaries for the lower chamber. In an 18-11 vote, the Senate signed off on a series … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Congress, constitutional amendments, David Dewhurst, Jessica Farrar, Jodie Laubenberg, Larry Phillips, rainy day fund, redistricting, Rick Perry, Senate, special session, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

House passes redistricting and abortion bills

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Texas Redistricting: The House has passed SB 3, the redistricting bill for the state house map, on third and final reading. There was one last floor amendment today offered by State Rep. Toni Rose (D-Dallas), which moved Rose’s mother and … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Byron Cook, Congress, Drew Darby, Jessica Farrar, Kel Seliger, redistricting, Senate, special session, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Craft beer bills pass the House

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Hallelujah! A raft of bills that would dramatically alter the way beer is sold and consumed in Texas sailed through tentative approval from the House on Friday after a lengthy and disputatious process between brewers and beer distributors. If finally … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged beer, Beer Alliance of Texas, brewpubs, Jessica Farrar, John Carona, Kevin Eltife, microbreweries, Saint Arnold, Senate, Texas, Texas Wholesale Beer Distributors, The Lege, videos | 1 Comment

House debates its budget

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, yesterday was Budgetpalooza in the House. The House budget puts more money into public education and less into health and human services than a Senate proposal that passed the upper chamber last month. “No one is or … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged Abel Herrero, abortion, Bill Zedler, budget, Donna Howard, gay rights, Gene Wu, Jessica Farrar, Jim Pitts, Medicaid, schools, Senate, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Texas, The Lege, Tom Craddick, vouchers, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

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