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Flynn officially on HD138 primary ballot

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Score two for formerly-booted candidates. In mediation last Friday, [candidate Josh Flynn and the Harris County Republican Party] agreed that Flynn would appear on the upcoming primary ballot [for HD138]. [HCRP Chair Paul] Simpson said in a statement that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Constitution, Election 2020, HCDE, HD138, Josh Flynn, lawsuit, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, resign to run, Supreme Court, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Interview with Josh Wallenstein

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We continue in HD138 and the quest to turn that district blue. Unlike the districts we flipped in 2018, which really only came on the radar that year, HD138 has been a low-key target going back to the previous decade, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2020, HD138, interviews, Josh Wallenstein, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Interview with Akilah Bacy

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We come now to HD138, another one of the top Democrat targets in this cycle, following an election in which the Republicans held it by 47 votes. It’s now an open seat, as incumbent Dwayne Bohac has chosen to retire. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Democratic primary, Election 2020, HD138, interviews, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Who might run for Mayor in 2023?

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

So Election 2019 is (modulo District B) safely in the books, and Sylvester Turner is in office for his second and final term. In years past at this time I’d be taking a look ahead at the next city election … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Carol Alvarado, Chris Brown, District C, Election 2015, Election 2019, Election 2020, Election 2023, Houston, Houston City Controller, Jim Murphy, Mayor, Orlando Sanchez, Sarah Davis, Senate, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 14 Comments

Interview with Lanny Bose

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We wrap up our tour of the candidates who seek to flip HD134. HD134 is now truly a Democratic district, at the county candidate level, at the state candidate level, and yes, at the judicial candidate level. It just needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2020, HD134, interviews, Lanny Bose, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Interview with Ruby Powers

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We continue with candidate interviews in HD134. You might have thought HD134 was a prime Democratic opportunity in 2018 based on the 2016 Presidential vote, but downballot, especially in judicial races, it was still a fundamentally Republican district. And then … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2020, HD134, interviews, Ruby Powers, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

We’re not going to get an independent redistricting commission

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Nice to think about, but the set of circumstances that might lead to it are exceedingly narrow. Most of the seven states that have independent commissions adopted them by a citizens’ initiative. Since Texas doesn’t have that option, the only … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020, That's our Lege | Tagged Attorney General, Comptroller, Congress, Election 2002, Election 2020, Election 2022, Governor, Land Commissioner, Legislative Redistricting Board, Lite Gov, redistricting, SBOE, SCOTUS, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Tom DeLay | 1 Comment

Interview with Ann Johnson

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The next three weeks will focus on the three highest-priority legislative races in the Houston area. The road to a Democratic State House, and all the good things that go along with it, go through HDs 134, 138, and 26. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Democratic primary, Election 2020, HD134, interviews, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Marijuana arrests stay down

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We really should view this as the new normal, and not a problem to be “fixed”. It’s been more than six months since Texas lawmakers legalized hemp and unintentionally disrupted marijuana prosecution across the state. Since then, the number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged DPS, hemp, marijuana, TDCAA, Texas, Texas Office of Court Administration, The Lege | 3 Comments

Who sues first?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

It matters whether Harris County or the state of Texas is first to the courthouse against an industrial polluter. As chemical plant explosions and fires have disrupted lives and raised air-quality concerns in the Houston area this year, the state … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Arkema, Attorney General, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Intercontinental Terminals, KMCO, lawsuit, local control, pollution, TCEQ, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: 2019 HD148 special election

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I started this post while doing other precinct analysis stuff. Didn’t finish it with the others, but now that the legislative special election runoffs are next up on the calendar, I thought I’d finish it off. First, here’s how the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Anna Eastman, Bill King, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Harris County, HD148, Houston, Lui LaRotta, Mayor, precinct analysis, special election, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, Tony Buzbee, turnout | Comments Off

That’s a weird definition of “thriving”

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this. Surrounded by fellow Libertarians during a 2018 election night watch party at a rented Airbnb in Fort Worth, Eric Espinoza, who was running for state Rep. Jonathan Stickland’s seat, saw a Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged ballot access, Drew Springer, Election 2018, Election 2020, Green Party, Libertarian Party, straight ticket voting, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Beto PAC

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

In case you were wondering what he’s up to now. Weeks after dropping out of the presidential race, Beto O’Rourke has launched a new political group to boost Texas Democrats in the 2020 election. In an email to supporters Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, campaign finance reform, campaign finances, Congress, Election 2020, fundraising, Powered by People, SCOTUS, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Flynn stays on GOP primary ballot for now

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s still litigation to come, but I think he’s got a good case and will probably win. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has weighed in on a lawsuit accusing the Harris County Republican Party of improperly declaring a candidate for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Constitution, Election 2020, HCDE, HD138, Josh Flynn, lawsuit, primaries, Republican Party, resign to run, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Bus service in new places

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This is a good first step, which I hope begets a second step. Harris County has extended bus service to Channelview, Cloverleaf and Sheldon, using $3.8 million in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery money to jump-start the new routes. Service started … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Adrian Garcia, buses, Carrin Patman, Channelview, Cloverleaf, Commissioners Court, Harris County, Harris County Transit, HGAC, local option election, Metro, Pasadena, sales taxes, Sheldon, The Lege | 9 Comments

HD28 poll: Markowitz 42, Gates 42

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: With the crowded field now narrowed to two, a new internal poll shows Dr. Eliz Markowitz (D) in a dead heat — 42 to 42 —with her Republican challenger, perennial candidate Gary Gates, in the race to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged early voting, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, Gary Gates, HD148, HD28, polls, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

City wins water rights lawsuit

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A bit of pre-holiday good news. A Travis County state district judge on Friday tossed a state law that would force the city of Houston to sell its water rights in a proposed reservoir west of Simonton. The law, which breezed … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Allens Creek Reservoir, Brazos River Authority, Houston, lawsuit, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, water, water rights | Comments Off

Anti-gay Waco JP sues for the right to be an anti-gay JP

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Ugh. A Waco judge who received a public warning last month for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages filed a lawsuit against the state agency that issued the warning, claiming the governmental body violated state law by punishing her for actions … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Attorney General, Dianne Hensley, gay marriage, gay rights, Justice of the Peace, Ken Paxton, lawsuit, Liberty Institute, McClennan County, SCOTUS, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Bonnen “likely violated” the law

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Well, isn’t that special? The House General Investigating Committee on Friday unanimously adopted a report from its legal advisers that said House Speaker Dennis Bonnen “likely violated” state law during a June meeting with a fellow member and a hardline … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized!, That's our Lege | Tagged Dennis Bonnen, Dustin Burrows, Election 2020, Morgan Meyer, Speaker's race, Texas, Texas Rangers, The Lege | Comments Off

After-deadline filing review: The Lege

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Now we come to the State House, which is where most of the action will be in 2020. In 2018, much of the energy and focus was on Congressional races, to the point where some hand-wringing articles were written about … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Aimee Garza Lopez, Alisa Simmons, Angela Brewer, Anthony Lo, Becca DeFelice, Bell County, Beto O'Rourke, Bexar County, Bill Zedler, Brazos County, Candy Noble, Celina Montoya, Claire Barnett, Collin County, Craig Goldman, Dallas County, Dan Willis, Democratic primary, Denton County, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elizabeth Beck, Eric Holguin, HD106, HD108, HD121, HD122, HD14, HD149, HD32, HD54, HD64, HD65, HD66, HD67, HD84, HD89, HD92, HD93, HD94, HD96, HD97, Hillary Clinton, Hubert Vo, Janet Dudding, Jeff Leach, Jeff Whitfield, Jennifer Skidonenko, Joanna Cattanach, Jodie Laubenberg, Joe Drago, Joe Straus, John Frullo, John Gibson, Jonathan Cocks, Jonathan Stickland, Lampasas County, Likeithia Williams, Lorenzo Sanchez, Lubbock, Lydia Bean, Lyle Larson, Matt Krause, Matt Shaheen, Morgan Meyer, Nueces County, Raza Rahman, Rocio Hernandez, Sharon Hirsch, Shawn Terry, Steve Allison, Steve Riddell, Sugar Ray Ash, Tarrant County, Texas, The Lege, Todd Hunter, Tom Adair, Tom Ervin, Tony Tinderholt | 5 Comments

Flynn to “challenge” GOP decision to boot him from HD138 ballot

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Still more filing finagling. Texas House candidate Josh Flynn is challenging a decision by the Harris County Republican Party to rule him ineligible for the House District 138 primary because he did not “properly” submit his resignation from the county … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Hinojosa, Andrea Duhon, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2024, George Moore, HCDE, HD138, Josh Flynn, Michael Wolfe, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, Sherrie Matula, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Trib overview of State House races

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s get the 2020 State House conversation started. For the first time in years, Republicans and Democrats are acknowledging that the GOP could lose its grip on the Texas House — a turning point that would mark the state’s biggest … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Election 2018, Election 2020, Eric Holguin, HD28, HD32, John Zerwas, special election, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

We have a filing failure

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

In typical fashion, it’s bizarre. One of the more bizarre things to happen during the recent filing period: Judge George Powell had his filing rejected because of a filing fee mistake. So he sued. Powell filed on the last day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2020, filing deadline, filing fee, George Powell, Harris County, HCDE, HCDP, HD138, Josh Flynn, lawsuit, Natalia Cornelio, Paul Simpson, petitions, primaries, Republican Party, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, The Lege | 1 Comment

After-deadline filing review: Houston area

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a lot to digest following Monday’s filing deadline, and as I’ve said I’m going to take some time and go over it in as much obsessive detail as you’ve probably come to expect from me. As a reminder, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Al Green, Alma Allen, Andrea Duhon, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Bill Morris, Bimal Patel, Borris Miles, Brian Rogers, Bryan Henry, CD02, CD07, CD08, CD09, CD10, CD18, CD22, CD29, CD36, Commissioners Court, Congress, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, David Brown, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Election 2020, Elizabeth Hernandez, Emily Wolf, Erica Davis, Erik Hassan, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD03, HD126, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD135, HD137, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD149, HD15, HD150, HD23, HD24, HD25, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD85, Hubert Vo, Jasper, Jay Stittleburg, Jeff Antonelli, Jerry Davis, Joey Cardenas, Josh Flynn, Josh Markle, Kristi Thibaut, Laura Jones, Lorena McGill, Marc Flores, Margarita Johnson, Martin Shupp, Michael Antalan, Michael Moore, Morris Overstreet, Natali Hurtado, Obes Nwabara, Patrick Henry, Penny Shaw, Rashad Lewis, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Sandra Moore, SBOE, SD04, SD06, SD11, SD13, SD18, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sima Ladjevardian, Stevens Orozco, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, Travis Boldt, Undrai Fizer, Willie Dennis, write-in candidate, Zaher Eisa | 5 Comments

All have filed who are going to file

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Barring any late challenges, disqualifications, or lawsuits, what we have now is our lineup for the March primary. Most of what there is to say was covered in yesterday’s post, but here are the highlights and there is some big … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Ann Harris Bennett, Anna Eastman, Brenda Stardig, CD02, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Elaine Palmer, Election 2020, Emily Wolf, filing deadline, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD127, HD142, HD148, HD23, HD43, HD62, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, judicial races, Kristi Thibaut, Michael Moore, Mike Lang, primaries, Republican Party, Richard Bonton, SD28, Senate, Sima Ladjevardian, Steve Radack, Texas, The Lege, Tom Ramsey | 8 Comments

Willie D will not be on the Democratic primary ballot

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

He wanted to run for Commissioners Court but his application was rejected because of his previous felony conviction. Former Geto Boys rapper William “Willie D” Dennis wants to run for Harris County Commissioners Court, but local Democratic party officials rejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Cynthia Bailey, Democratic primary, District B, Election 2019, Election 2020, Harris County, HCDP, Houston, Houston City Council, Rodney Ellis, The Lege, Willie Dennis | Comments Off

Another “resign to run” question

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Reply hazy, ask again. A state law that deems certain officeholders ineligible for the Legislature is raising questions about whether Texas House candidate Josh Flynn is allowed to run for the seat while keeping his current position as a Harris … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Congress, Constitution, Election 2010, Election 2018, Election 2020, Eric Dick, Harris County, HCDE, HD138, Josh Flynn, Kay Smith, primaries, Republican Party, resign to run, Roy Morales, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

The “Has Not Yet Filed” list

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the actual, official filing deadline. Anyone who has not filed for a spot in the primary by 6 PM today is not a candidate for a Democratic nomination in 2020. A whole lot of people have already filed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Borris Miles, CD03, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD22, CD27, CD28, CD31, CD36, Cesar Blanco, Christopher Suprun, Colin Allred, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Dan Jangigian, David Brown, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Eddie Lucio, Elaine Palmer, Election 2020, filing deadline, George Powell, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, HD119, HD23, HD43, HD84, HD99, Herb Ritchie, Jaclanel McFarland, Jennie Lou Leeder, Jessica Cisneros, Joaquin Castro, John Love, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Kelly Stone, Leticia Bresnahan, Luis Guajardo, Maria Jackson, MJ Hegar, Railroad Commission, Rene Oliveira, Robert Alonzo, Roland Gutierrez, Ron Reynolds, SBOE, SD12, SD13, SD18, SD19, SD22, SD28, SD29, Sean Villasana, Senate, Tanner Do, Texas, The Lege, Ursula Hall, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

Beto: Still not running for Senate

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

And as of Monday evening, we can stop talking about this. Beto O’Rourke is reiterating that he is not running for U.S. Senate next year as speculation swirls ahead of the Monday filing deadline. The former El Paso congressman has … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Beto O'Rourke, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, polls, President, Royce West, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Beto boosts State House candidates

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Very nice. A month after ending his presidential campaign, Democrat Beto O’Rourke has turned his attention to state politics — namely, an effort to help flip the Texas House of Representatives from Republican control to the Democrats. With Texas Democrats … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Election 2018, Election 2020, HD134, HD138, HD26, HD28, HD29, President, Rick Miller, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Filing update: Focus on Harris County

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

One more look at who has and hasn’t yet filed for stuff as we head into the final weekend for filing. But first, this message: Hi y’all, as we approach the filing deadline in Texas, this is a reminder that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Al Green, Alan Rosen, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Andrea Duhon, Ann Harris Bennett, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Audia Jones, Carvana Cloud, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD18, CD22, CD29, Christian Menefee, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Curtis Todd Overstreet, David Brown, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Erica Davis, filing deadline, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Harry Zamora, HCDE, HD134, HD148, HD27, Jack Terence, Jennifer Cantu, judicial races, Julia Maldonado, Justice of the Peace, Kim Ogg, Kristi Thibaut, Lanny Bose, Lizzie FLetcher, Maria Jackson, Melissa Wilson-Williams, Michael Moore, Mike Siegel, Neeta Sane, Penny Shaw, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Ruby Powers, Shannon Hutcheson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sheriff, Steven Kirkland, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege, Travis Olsen, Troy Nehls, Vince Ryan, Zaher Eisa | 3 Comments

HISD lawsuit to stop TEA takeover has its day in court

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We’ll see how it goes. As Houston Independent School District fights for its independence, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel gave little indication Thursday of whether he would tap the brakes on the state’s plans to strip power from the elected … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Board of Managers, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, lawsuit, Mike Morath, Texas Education Agency, The Lege | Comments Off

State Rep. Rick Miller drops re-election bid

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This happened in a big hurry. State Rep. Rick Miller, R-Sugar Land, is no longer running for reelection after he sparked a firestorm for saying he was facing primary challengers because they are “Asian.” “During a recent interview with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Election 2018, Election 2020, Gene Wu, Greg Abbott, HD26, Jacey Jetton, Lawrence Allen, Leonard Chan, primaries, Rick Miller, Rish Oberoi, Sarah DeMerchant, Suleman Lalani, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Filing report update

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We’re a week out from the official filing deadline for the 2020 primaries. There’s still a lot of known candidates who haven’t filed yet, but I expect there will be a mad flurry of activity this week, as is usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Alma Allen, Amparo Guerra, Andrea Duhon, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Audia Jones, Bill McLeod, Borris Miles, Cheri Thomas, Christian Menefee, Commissioners Court, David Brown, Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Dinesh Singhal, District Attorney, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Erica Davis, filing deadline, First Court of Appeals, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HCDE, HD133, HD146, HD148, HD26, HD29, HD32, Jane Robinson, judicial races, Kem Thompson Frost, Ken Mercer, Kim Ogg, Kimberly McLeod, Kristi Thibaut, Laura Higley, Lawrence Allen, Lesley Briones, Leticia Bresnahan, Michael Moore, Michelle Palmer, Northeast ISD, Richard Andrews, Rish Oberoi, Sandra Moore, Sarah DeMerchant, SBOE, SD13, Secretary of State, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Suleman Lalani, Texas, The Lege, Tim Hootman, Tracy Christopher, Travis Boldt, Veronica Rivas-Molloy, Vince Ryan, Wally Kronzer | 4 Comments

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