Tag Archives: Gene Wu

Simpson files pot legalization bill

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Texas State Representative David Simpson (R-7) introduced a bill Monday that would strike all language pertaining to marijuana from Texas Statutes, thus abolishing marijuana prohibition in the state. Representative Simpson’s HB 2165 harkens back to a time … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged David Simpson, Gene Wu, marijuana, RAMP, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Tesla brings the lobbyists

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Nothin’ but good times ahead if you’re a Republican-connected lobbyist, thanks to Tesla and the auto dealers. Locked in a brawl with auto dealers, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is unleashing some of the most powerful lobbyists and consultants in … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Eddie Rodriguez, Gene Wu, Jason Villalba, TADA, Tesla, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

How the voter ID law was and was not enforced in Harris County

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Greg does some investigative reporting on how the new voter ID law was actually applied in Harris County in the 2013 election. So what percentage of voters ended up signing an affidavit? … and what does it suggest about how … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged early voting, Election 2013, Gene Wu, Harris County, Houston, Stan Stanart, The Lege, voter ID, voter registration | 2 Comments

Filing deadline today

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Before I get into the details of who has or hasn’t filed for what, I have a bone to pick with this AP story. Perhaps what the candidate filings reveal most is the relative strength and depth of the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Al Hoang, CD02, CD07, Chris Carmona, Congress, Dale Henry, Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2014, Fred Vernon, Gene Wu, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD132, HD137, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, James Cargas, Jessica Farrar, judicial races, Leticia Van De Putte, Lite Gov, Luis Lopez, Michael Wolfe, Niko Letsos, Railroad Commission, Steve Brown, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

House passes redistricting bills

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

They accepted a couple of amendments but otherwise the process wasn’t much different from the Senate or the House committee. A daylong debate on redistricting maps in the Texas House drew frustration from Democrats and growing concern from Republicans on … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged abortion, Bennett Ratliff, Congress, Drew Darby, Gene Wu, Greg Abbott, Jim Keffer, Jodie Laubenberg, Joe Moody, Kel Seliger, Pat Fallon, redistricting, Richard Raymond, Senate, special session, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Yvonne Davis | 1 Comment

At the Battleground Texas kickoff meeting

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I attended the Battleground Texas kickoff meeting for Houston on Saturday. Houston was one of the last stops on their statewide introduction tour. I estimated about 300 people in attendance; BGTX gives it as 350, which is probably the more … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged activism, Battleground Texas, Election 2012, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Houston, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 3 Comments

House debates its budget

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, yesterday was Budgetpalooza in the House. The House budget puts more money into public education and less into health and human services than a Senate proposal that passed the upper chamber last month. “No one is or … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged Abel Herrero, abortion, Bill Zedler, budget, Donna Howard, gay rights, Gene Wu, Jessica Farrar, Jim Pitts, Medicaid, schools, Senate, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Texas, The Lege, Tom Craddick, vouchers, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

Senate passes its budget

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Let the damning with faint praise for this jerry-rigged excuse for not adequately funding our needs yet not eviscerating them as badly as last time begin. The Texas Senate approved a $195.5 billion two-year budget Wednesday, with Democratic state Sens. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged budget, Gene Wu, Jose Rodriguez, rainy day fund, Rodney Ellis, school finance, schools, Senate, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege, Tommy Williams, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

Senate committee restores some money to public education

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Emphasis on the “some”. Texas public schools would get back a chunk of the $5.4 billion in state funding they lost two years ago under a budget proposal adopted by the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. But they probably should … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged Anna Eastman, budget, charter schools, Dan Patrick, deficit, Gene Wu, HISD, John Whitmire, lawsuit, Legislative Budget Board, pre-kindergarten, property taxes, Royce West, school finance, schools, Supreme Court, surplus, Texas, The Lege, Tommy Williams, TSTA | Comments Off

It was a very good year for Gene Wu

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Rep.-elect Gene Wu has some big shoes to fill in HD137, but I am confident that he will do a fine job of it. Wu relates much of what he plans to do and why he sought public office to … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Election 2012, Gene Wu, HD137, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The range of possibility

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a look at selected districts in Harris County that shows the range of votes and vote percentages achieved by Democratic candidates. I’ve thrown in the Obama and Sam Houston results from 2008 for each to provide a comparison between … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Barack Obama, Carol Alvarado, CD07, Congress, Election 2008, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCC, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD137, HD144, HD145, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, James Cargas, Jessica Farrar, John Culberson, Mary Ann Perez, precinct analysis, Sam Houston, SBOE, special election, The Lege, Traci Jensen | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Wu and Vo

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Clearly I was wrong about the Chron ignoring legislative endorsements, as they now have two more to follow Ann Johnson‘s. First up is an endorsement of Gene Wu to be Rep. Scott Hochberg’s successor in HD137. We believe that Democrat … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2012, endorsements, Gene Wu, HD137, HD149, Hubert Vo, Scott Hochberg, The Lege | 5 Comments

Ticket splitters

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

For better or worse, we live in a polarized world. Often, knowing a candidate’s political party tells you most of what you need to know in a general election. But definitely not always, and this year in particular there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ann Johnson, Barack Obama, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Harris County, judicial races, Mike Anderson, Mitt Romney, photography, Texas, The Lege, Vince Ryan, yard signs | 5 Comments

All the interviews for 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

As we begin early voting for the November election, here are all the interviews I conducted for candidates who are on the ballot as well as for the referenda. These include interviews that were done for the primary as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Ann Harris Bennett, Ann Johnson, Annise Parker, Borris Miles, Brad Neal, Candace Duval, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD21, CD23, CD27, CD29, CD33, CD36, Christof Spieler, Cody Pogue, Congress, Constable, Craig Eiland, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Gilbert Garcia, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCC, HCDE, HD127, HD131, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, HD21, HD26, HISD, Houston, interviews, James Cargas, Jim Dougherty, Joaquin Castro, John Courage, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Max Martin, Metro, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Richard Schechter, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, SD25, Senate, Steve Radack, Tawana Cadien, Terry Grier, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Vince Ryan, vy nguyen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Fall interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I know that we just finished the primary runoffs, but we’re also now more than halfway through August, so it’s time to start doing interviews with candidates for the fall. I’ll be up candid, I don’t know exactly how many … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD23, CD27, CD33, Congress, Constable, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, interviews, James Cargas, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, Senate, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

2012 Democratic primary runoffs

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

All state results here. Best news of the night was Paul Sadler‘s easy win. Can we please raise some money for this guy? Congressional results: James Cargas in CD07, Pete Gallego in CD23, Rose Meza Harrison in CD27, Marc Veasey … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Annie's List, CD07, CD23, CD27, CD33, CD34, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Domingo Garcia, Election 2012, endorsements, Erica Lee, Filemon Vela, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCDE, HD117, HD137, HD95, James Cargas, lawsuit, Marc Veasey, Nicole Collier, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Philip Cortez, Rose Meza Harrison, runoff, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Zerick Guinn | 8 Comments

Election night returns

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

For your convenience: Statewide Democratic results Looks good for Paul Sadler. Going to be a long night in CDs 23 and 33. Statewide Republican results Ted Cruz has a modest early lead. Wackjob John Devine is leading Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Alan Rosen, CD23, CD33, CD36, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Donna Campbell, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCDE, HD137, Jeff Wentworth, John Devine, Paul Sadler, Republican Party, runoff, SD25, Senate, Steve Stockman, Supreme Court, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Runoff Day

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, the 2012 primary season is about to be over in Texas, other than perhaps the HCDE race. To say the least, it’s been a long, strange trip, one that I hope goes down in the books as … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, CD23, CD33, CD34, Congress, David Dewhurst, Democratic primary, Donna Campbell, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Filemon Vela, Gene Wu, Harris County, HD137, HD43, Jamaal Smith, Jeff Wentworth, JM Lozano, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Republican Party, runoff, SD25, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, turnout | 2 Comments

July finance reports for area State House candidates

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a brief look at the July campaign finance reports for candidates in area State House races of interest. HD23 Raised Spent Cash Loan Wayne Faircloth 8,320 31,139 36,655 30,000 Bill Wallace 0 0 507 20,500 Craig Eiland 0 0 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Bill Wallace, campaign finance reports, Craig Eiland, David Pineda, Dora Olivo, Election 2012, Gene Wu, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD23, HD26, HD85, Jacquie Chaumette, Jamaal Smith, Mary Ann Perez, MJ Khan, Phil Stephenson, Rick Miller, Sarah Davis, The Lege, vy nguyen, Wayne Faircloth | 1 Comment

Gene Wu: Backyard Progressivism

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from a series of guest posts that I will be presenting over the next few weeks. Before I became involved in politics, I learned that there are real people in our communities who need hands-on assistance, people … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged activism, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Gene Wu, guest post, HD137, runoff, The Lege | Comments Off

Democratic results, Harris County

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The good: – Lane Lewis won a full term as HCDP Chair by a 55-45 margin. If you heard a whizzing noise this evening, it was the bullet we all dodged in this race. – Sheriff Adrian Garcia easily won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Dexter Smith, Diane Trautman, District Attorney, Elaine Palmer, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HCDP, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, Jamaal Smith, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Keryl Douglas, Kesha Rogers, KP George, Lane Lewis, Lissa Squiers, Lloyd Oliver, Mary Ann Perez, runoff, SBOE, Steven Kirkland, Tawana Cadien, The Lege, Traci Jensen, turnout, Zack Fertitta | 16 Comments

Three primary stories

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

TX Trib: 4 Democrats Vying to Replace Hochberg in HD-137 Observers say the winner of the contest for HD-137 is likely to be decided in the Democratic primary, whose four candidates are former Capitol staffers Joseph Carlos Madden and Jamaal … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged David Bradley, Democratic primary, Don McLeroy, Election 2012, Fort Bend County, Gene Wu, Harris County, HD137, HD26, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, redistricting, Republican Party, Rita Ashley, Sarah Winkler, SBOE, Scott Hochberg, The Lege, Thomas Ratliff | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Madden in HD137

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron picks Joe Madden as their preferred candidate to succeed Rep. Scott Hochberg in HD137. In the Democratic primary on May 29, an impressive slate of candidates has come forward to run for Hochberg’s seat representing the 137th District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, endorsements, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HD137, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, Leslie Johnson, Republican Party, Robert Talton, Sarah Winkler, The Lege | 3 Comments

30 day reports, Harris County candidates for state office

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

We’re now 26 days out from the May 29 primary, which means more campaign finance reports from candidates for state and county offices who are in contested primaries. I’m going to post about all of these, starting today with reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Alma Allen, Ann Witt, Borris Miles, campaign finance reports, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD137, HD143, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD149, HD150, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, Kevin Risner, Mary Ann Perez, Ray Hill, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wanda Adams, Whet Smith | Comments Off

Interview with Gene Wu

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The second candidate running to succeed Rep. Scott Hochberg in HD137 that I interviewed is Gene Wu. Gene is currently a felony prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s office, and he also has legislative experience, having previously been the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, Gene Wu, HD137, interviews, Scott Hochberg, The Lege | 6 Comments

Sanchez ends his Senate campaign

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

This news broke late Friday. Leading Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Ricardo Sanchez announced Friday that he’s ending his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. In a statement issued by his campaign to supporters, Sanchez said anemic fundraising and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Court of Criminal Appeals, Democratic primary, Election 2012, filing deadline, First Court of Appeals, Fort Bend County, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCDE, HD137, Reagan Flowers, redistricting, Ricardo Sanchez, Senate, Supreme Court, Texas | 4 Comments

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