Daily Archives: September 3, 2008

House news

The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) has a nifty new website with news, information about candidates, and a couple of ads that make the case for a Democratic majority in the State House. It still boggles my mind that … Continue reading Continue reading

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Candidate Q&A: Mike Miller

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you … Continue reading Continue reading

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Trash the TRCC

I’ll say it again: The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created at the behest of homebuilders for their protection from consumers, and it deserves ti die. Nearly two weeks ago, the Sunset Advisory Commission said what TRCC opponents have been … Continue reading Continue reading

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Only Republican judges think checks aren’t cash

Seems that the recent appeals court ruling that may have given viability to the infamous “checks aren’t cash” defense was a partisan decision. In a dissent unusual for its critical tone, Justice Diane Henson, a Democrat, wrote that three Republican … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 1

I know I usually run the Texas Progressive Alliance weekly blog roundup on Tuesdays, but with the Labor Day holiday, this is basically a virtual Tuesday. So enjoy the highlights, and know that they come with the realization that Friday … Continue reading Continue reading

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