Tag Archives: John Huffman

The unhappy Republicans

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Going to keep thinking about them. Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman is struggling to see a place for himself in a Republican Party that put Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the November ballot for U.S. Senate. The embattled attorney … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s talking about SD09 now

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Time for a roundup, because there’s just so much. I’m going to start with a couple of social media posts that highlight some numbers, and then go on to the many articles I’ve come across. Buckle up. Dana, there was … Continue reading →

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A Taylor Rehmet check-in

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m still not sure what to expect in this runoff. Even some of his most passionate supporters were surprised by the number of votes Democrat Taylor Rehmet received in the November special election for Texas Senate District 9. His competitors, … Continue reading →

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The clown show that is the pro-casino interests in Texas

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Just amazing stuff. After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize gambling in Texas fell flat again in last week’s elections. Republican John Huffman, the former mayor of Southlake, … Continue reading →

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Another story about Taylor Rehmet

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This one has more numbers in it. Despite the district’s solid-red reputation, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the most votes in a Tuesday special election for vacant Senate District 9. The district, represented by Kelly Hancock since 2013, encompasses northern Tarrant … Continue reading →

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Checking in on SD09

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Our attention here in Houston is focused on the long-overdue special election in CD18, but it’s not the only special election of consequence on the ballot. One could argue that the special election in SD09, which was called to fill … Continue reading →

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