Depending on the outcome of ongoing litigation, Texas soon may find itself the recipient of a sizable windfall. But the state shouldn’t fall victim to the temptation to treat this as free money. Earlier this month, a federal court in Louisiana … [Read more]
Don Hooper at the Executive Council today!
Short notice but I just found out about it. Don Hooper will be speaking at the Executive Council's weekly lunch meeting today. Here are the details: The Executive Council Proudly Presents Don Hooper with Soar Energy Topic Tax Increment Reinvestment … [Read more]
Texas Ethics Commission accepts complaint on “Panic Button Poncho” campaign finance reports
On February 2, 2015 the Texas Ethics Commission acknowledged receipt of a sworn complaint alleging multiple violations of the Texas Election Code by Texas Rep. Alfonso “Poncho” Nevarez of Eagle Pass. The complaint alleges “Panic Button … [Read more]
Harris County DA starts 2016 campaign
Harris County DA Devon Anderson was elected barely three months ago to fill out the remaining two years of the current term. On Sunday, she started the 2016 campaign with an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle titled "Let's rethink how grand juries are … [Read more]
City, State Political Season
There is no doubt this is my favorite political season. Every two years, the Texas Legislature meets directly in front of the City of Houston elections. This time, the wide-open mayor’s race follows a complete changing of the guard in Austin. It is … [Read more]
Crony power grab in Montgomery County complete; new County Judge appointed to The Woodlands RUD
In a act of political chicanery you’d think was smack dab out of Washington DC, Montgomery County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Monday January 26th to grant County Judge Doyal sole authority to restructure county administrative personnel. Shortly after … [Read more]
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