Closed Session Dominates so-called “Public Hearing” on Straus Supporter, Rep. Larry Phillips Named As Alleged House Member, Source of “Threat” of Punishment For Speaker Joe Straus Opposers

Update!!:  12;48 p.m.  House committee, chaired by Rep. Chuck Hopson (appointed by Joe Straus) emerges from closed/executive session, over three (3) hours later.  Rep. Bryan Hughes speaks first,...

Rep. Hopson on Free Speech and Transparency in Speaker Race: No Thanks!

Great Summary of the Texas Speaker of the House issues and details about tomorrow’s important Texas House General Investigating and Ethics Committee hearing. http://www.redstate.com/razshafer/2010/11/19/your-voice-is-like-kryptonite-to-bad-politicians/ Click here...

Paxton Over Straus Again: Six Members-Elect Choose Ken Paxton for Texas Speaker

Add six (6) more names to the list of House member and members-elect who have now decided to vote against Speaker Joe Straus and are now supporting Rep. Ken Paxton....

Texas House Hearing to Discuss Texas House Member Threats of Punishment for Speaker Joe Straus Opposers, Alleged by Rep. Hughes

On Tuesday, a Texas House committee will talk about the name of the Texas House member that allegedly threatened that there would be punishment for any...

Joe Straus Finally Gets New Support, From LGBT Community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) declare support for Joe Straus for Texas Speaker of the House.  See details here.  http://www.dallasvoice.com/straus-1052145.html “ight now, Joe Straus may be...

Texas Speaker Race Update: Liberty Institute Sends Legal Letter to House Members

Today, Liberty Institute delivered a letter to all the Texas State House of Representatives members and members-elect explaining their legal right to communicate with their constituents...