Daily Archives: December 31, 2020

Do we still have to worry about the Elections Administrator’s office?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a little hesitant to bring this up, but… This year, Harris County began the process of consolidating the two offices that have historically handled elections — the county clerk and the tax assessor-collector’s office — under one roof. Isabel … Continue reading →

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No consensus on partisan judicial elections

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Even the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection can’t agree. There’s always been room for disagreement on the question of how to select judges in Texas. That won’t change in recommendations by the Lone Star State’s latest commission looking at the … Continue reading →

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Please shut up, CM Travis

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

And delete your Facebook account while you’re at it. The mayor, city activists and some of District G Councilmember Greg Travis’ colleagues are denouncing offensive comments he made online about former first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 28

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance says good-bye and good riddance to 2020 as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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