Tag Archives: Joe Straus
El Paso County Challenges GOP Leaders’ Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Commissioners in El Paso County unanimously approved a resolution linking GOP leaders' recent statements against transgender rights to anti-LGBTQ violence....Read More
Guns, ‘Bortions and Bathrooms: 2016 GOP Convention Check-In
Greg Abbott railed against Hillary and championed open carry, while Dan Patrick vowed close our borders by supporting Donald Trump and his wall....Read More
Lawmakers Wrangle Over Fix for ‘Broken’ Foster Care System
Republicans said they're not sure if more money is a fix for Texas' child welfare system, where children have died, been abused and re-abused in state care....Read More
How Texas Politicians Bungle the Bible
When Texas politicians hitch their political wagon to the Bible, they may be in for a very bumpy ride. Of course, that prospect never seems to stop them. ...Read More
Experts: When It Comes to Childhood Mental Illness, Texas Isn’t Treating Its Kids
Experts say Texas must increase funding for kids' mental health treatment to ensure integrated care that keeps them out of the juvenile justice system....Read More
Dead Squirrels, Kids with Guns and Chuck Norris: The 2016 Texas Primary Field, in Photos
Does she think my tractor's electable?
The basics: we analyzed 464 photos from 198 candidates. We didn’t pull photos from incumbents who aren’t being challenged. We only pulled relatively recent ...Read More
State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione’s Support for Joe Straus Sparks Backlash
Julie McCarty—mother, Christian and First Citizen of the Northeast Tarrant Tea Party (NETTP)—is not a woman who suffers fools gladly, and state Rep. Giovann...Read More
Abbott Serves Up Some Extra-Lean Red Meat on Gay Marriage
With a Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage looming, Gov. Greg Abbott is holding a ceremonial signing of the so-called "Pastor Protection Act," which confirms a...Read More
Goodbye, 84th Texas Meh-gislature
In addition to an overall lack of productivity, the 84th Legislature’s tax cuts and budget ploys make future sessions look grim for Texas lawmakers....Read More