Tag Archives: Trey Martinez Fischer
The Power Politics Behind the House’s Bipartisan, Kumbaya, Feel-Good Session
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen altered his party’s near-term agenda in service of the GOP’s long-term political project: Power. Will it work?
Weeks before the 2019 legislative session even began, Jeff Leach foreshadowed the shifting political winds that would ultimately animate lawmakers. In early Dec...Read More
GOP Leadership’s Tax Swap Tests the Limits of the Texas Trickle-Down
Abbott, Patrick and Bonnen are doubling down on a proposal that raises taxes on the majority of Texans and help only a rarified few. Even Republicans are spooked.
Dan Patrick’s face said it all. At a Friday afternoon press conference in the Texas Capitol, the lieutenant governor looked downright sullen as Governor Greg ...Read More
Can GOP Failures Get the Texas Democratic Party Started?
Corruption and clownish behavior on the right could open doors for left-leaning leaders, but Texas Dems will have to work hard to get their act together....Read More
Familiar Foes Face Off in San Antonio Senate Race
Texas Dems need a feisty ringleader, but San Antonio needs a negotiator. Who will voters choose?
Texas Dems need a feisty ringleader, but San Antonio needs a negotiator. Will voters choose quiet incumbent José Menéndez, or flashy Trey Martinez Fischer?...Read More
The Winners and Losers of the Battle for Campus Carry
With the messy and uncertain ending to the campus carry fight, it’s worth asking: Who won?...Read More
Texas House Gives Preliminary OK to Abortion Restrictions for Minors
The Texas House gave preliminary approval late Wednesday night to House Bill 3994, which changes the legal process set up for minors seeking an abortion. The bi...Read More
In the Wee Hours, a House Budget is Born
After 16 hours of continuous debate, the House budget passed Wednesday. There weren't many real divides between members, but a Senate showdown is coming....Read More
Lessons from Senate District 26: Gringos Vote and the Democratic Base Does Not
In a two-ray runoff for a safe Democratic seat in San Antonio, liberal favorite Trey Martinez Fischer lost to centrist José Menéndez. Why?...Read More
Why Leticia Van de Putte Wants to be San Antonio Mayor
Can Democrats turn the cities into a launchpad for their statewide aspirations?...Read More