"Local party leadership is trying to reverse a decision made by its former chair, who resigned after facing backlash for agreeing to use countywide voting on election day in the runoff. But early voting for the runoff starts May 18, and election officials say it’s too late to change course."
"It also proposes imposing such restrictions on any migrant who 'advocates' for socialism, communism, Marxism or Islamic fundamentalism"
Federal laws mandate that Limited English Proficiency individuals are entitled to competent translation services in medical, legal, and educational settings. Yet these protections only extend as far as budgeting and staffing limits allow.
"Nearly 800 people signed onto an open letter supporting Kendall Scudder’s leadership of the Texas Democratic Party this weekend after three dozen Texas Democrats urged the chair to forgo reelection"
INBOX: Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democrats
“The radical left has relied on ActBlue as a way to funnel foreign donations and dark money into their political campaigns to subvert our laws and compromise the integrity of our elections"
Brandon Gill currently represents the 26th congressional district for Texas:
"Thirty six Texas Democrats — including a congressional candidate, a former Texas House member and former party staffers — are urging Kendall Scudder to forgo reelection as chair of the Texas Democratic Party"
Many LGBTQ+ people in Texas feel like they are in danger. And there are a handful of LGBTQ-friendly gyms that have found eager populations of would-be MMA fighters and people seeking a way to learn defense.
"A Texas mother whose son, a Navy sailor, is also aboard the Tripoli, said she panicked after hearing he was hungry on the ship. Her family has now spent at least $2,000 on care packages, but none have reached her son. The mother asked to remain anonymous out of fear her son would face retaliation."
Currently about 1.8 million undocumented children are attending public schools, thanks to the case known as Plyler v. Doe (which originated in Tyler, Texas). Many prominent Republicans, including Stephen Miller, want those protections for kids gone.
James Talarico's campaign announcement saying he raised $27 million in Q1
INBOX: @jamestalarico.bsky.social announces his senate campaign raised more than $27 million in the first quarter of 2026, and that includes $10 million since the March 3 primary.
My god. Essential, horrifying reporting here.
Houston City Council may repeal its new policy limiting police officers’ interactions with ICE agents in a special Friday meeting after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull $110 million in grants. bit.ly/4cjEkco
Sure did 😎
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announcing he will retire from congress tomorrow
My goodness I was just writing about Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales... and he plans to announce his retirement tomorrow. Statement from the bad social media place:
For many years, Texas has been one of the most disaster-prone and FEMA-dependent states in the nation. Since 2015, Texas has received an average of $1.4 billion per year in disaster aid. And that relief has spanned a myriad of calamities: hurricanes, flooding, and winter storms.
Few subjects are as contentious in feminism as the role of women sex workers, but Texas author Kimber Fountain masterfully dissects the subject in her book "Galveston's Red Light District: A History of the Line."
"Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether the University of North Texas is teaching so-called 'DEI' lessons in violation of Texas law in response to an activist group's undercover video."
Throughout Tuesday, several Texas House Democrats called for Trump to be removed from office, through the 25th Amendment or Impeachment. And in the midst of the "ceasefire," those calls for removal have remained.
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"Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday said Texas Republicans are 'going to have a tough time' holding onto their majority in the state House this fall, the latest and perhaps most notable sign yet of GOP unease about the midterm elections."
Houston City Council approved a proposal from three city council members limiting Houston police officers’ cooperation with ICE agents on Wednesday, with Mayor John Whitmire in support. bit.ly/48kqrta
Rep. Johnson continues her calls for Trump to be removed from office:
🚨 TRUMP: “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
Rep. Crockett directly addresses Vice President James David Vance about invoking the 25th Amendment. "The President is deranged, likely suffering from dementia, and has now brought the United States to the precipice of committing one of the largest war crimes in modern history."
Bad place social media post from Rep. Veronica Escobar calling the president a "deeply unwell man" and that the Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment for his removal
Rep. Veronica Escobar becomes the fourth Texas Democratic House member to invoke the 25th Amendment (over on the bad social media place). She also calls the president "a deeply unwell man."
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher calling on Mike Johnson to call the House back to Washington (they are on a break until April 14) and reminding the President's Cabinet they swore an oath
INBOX: @repfletcher.bsky.social calls on Mike Johnson to bring the House back to Washington, and to remind that the President's Cabinet to remember and "uphold their sworn oath to the Constitution"
Bad Place social media post from Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office over Iran
She doesn't have much of a presence on here, but Rep. Sylvia Garcia has also invoked the 25th Amendment (on the bad social media place). We're currently at 3 Texas Dems calling for removal from office.