All too often, we read about new and disappointing ways the Republican controlled Texas Legislature is attempting to grease the slippery slope towards educational inferiority. That’s why it can be a real breath of fresh air when something like this comes along. If State Representative Mary González (D-Clint) has her way, Texas college and university [...]
At 5:30 in the evening last Friday, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst released Texas Senate Committee assignments and some bad news to those hoping that the legislature might find a way to fund Texas public schools. Democrats lost influence in the Education Committee. They held four of nine positions in the committee in the 82nd legislature; [...]
This morning, State Rep. Eric Johnson announced intentions to launch of the Young Texans Legislative Caucus (YTLC). This caucus will highlight issues of concern to students and young professionals under the age of 40 during the 83rd Session. This is an excellent opportunity for student groups, such as Invest in Texas, to amplify their voice [...]
Many speculated it. Few denied it. And today, former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia declared it. Sylvia Garcia, a juggernaut of South East Houston politics, will be running for the open Senate District 6 seat left open after the loss of long time Houston East End politician Senator Mario Gallegos. Even all the way up [...]
Voter intimidation at the polls? Not under Congressman Charlie Gonzalez’s watch! MONDAY: The Dallas Morning News’ Wayne Slater ran into some disconcerting trouble at the polls during the Early Vote weekend. He was asked for a photo id. After a minor dispute, he voted and then wrote about it. THURSDAY: Election Protection Charlie caught wind of this and [...]