Hooks on Politics
It’s Time to Blow Up the Democratic Party
A Children’s Treasury of Jonathan Stickland’s Adventures in the 84th Lege
There's only one thing that could measure Rep. Jonathan Stickland's gaffes and schemes in the Texas Legislature. It's called the Stickland Number....Read More
Senate Debates Ethics, Picks Apart Major Part of Gov. Abbott’s Agenda
Much to state Sen. Van Taylor's dismay, his ethics bill that passed the Texas Senate on Tuesday is a shell of its former self after being heavily amended....Read More
Can a Socialist Sway Texas Democrats?
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders traveled through Texas ahead of a possible presidential primary run, offering new hope to Democrats looking to energize the left....Read More
The Breakfast, and the Legislature’s Leadership Gap
Many of us have been the target of bullying, but few of us have been lieutenant governor. Dan Patrick has the misfortune to be both at the same time....Read More
Alamo City Mayoral Race Heats Up
Following local scrutiny of San Antonio’s strict campaign finance laws, San Antonio mayoral hopeful Leticia Van de Putte has decided to cut her campaign funds...Read More
Lege Enters Bloodmatch Portion of Session
We have under six weeks to go in the 84th Legislature, and the House and Senate haven’t really started to grapple with the most substantial areas of disagreem...Read More
House Moves to Protect State Officials From the Public Integrity Unit
For years, Texas Republicans have aimed to weaken the Travis County DAs Public Integrity Unit. On Tuesday, they got one step closer....Read More
The House and Senate Get Ready to Brawl Over Tax Cuts
The House & Senate have very different plans for tax cuts — and both sides are getting ready for significant policy fight in the closing weeks of the lege...Read More
Dan Patrick’s Senate is Moving at a Glacial Pace
Dan Patrick started the session with a vehemently expressed desire to get the Senate up and running and his agenda advancing, but the opposite has happened....Read More
