The Inherent Dishonesty of Texas Republicans

GOP members of the Texas House use grandstanding and hypocrisy to undermine democracy.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/the-inherent-dishonesty-of-texas

On Wednesday night, Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley asked the House for permission to meet while in session. Motions like that get passed all the time, dozens per day, but what usually doesn’t happen is the House voting against allowing a committee to meet. But it happened when Buckley tried to sneak a school voucher bill onto the House floor.

Republican Representative Ernest Bailes approached the back mic and questioned Buckley, also a Republican, about his intent for the meeting. The proposed bill was 80 pages long and intended to bypass the usual hearing process without transparency, lack of public input, and the fact that similar bills have not received a vote in the committee.

Bailes opposed the motion and emphasized the importance of allowing bills to be heard in committee and allowing the public to provide input. The House voted, and the permission was not granted.

Sneaky Snake Brad Buckley wasn’t done.

Will of the People? The GOP Pushes Unpopular Bills Against the Majority

Texas's absence of a representative government is now more flagrant than ever.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/will-of-the-people-the-gop-pushes

HB 20 was a terrible bill. It would have allowed the governor to deputize any citizen or group with authority to set up in any county, stop people, and “verify their legal status.” In other words, “Show me your papers.”

The only stipulation for this so-called vigilante program was that the deputy couldn’t be a convicted felon. But it’s okay if they’re Minute Men, Proud Boys, or Patriot Front. As we all know, much of the GOP has been in the trenches with these groups in recent years. So don’t put it past them.

The bill essentially would allow vigilantes to stop any brown person in Texas and ask them for their papers. Luckily, Democrats in the House managed to kill it.

How To UnFuck Texas

Since we spend so much time talking about the things that are wrong, let's spend a moment to talk about what's right.

UnFuck or #UnFuckTexas is the tagline of a new grassroots group I want to tell you about, but first, we need to talk about why Texas is fucked and the different layers of the big picture.

At the last SDEC meeting, Hinojosa laid out his 2024 plan and told the SDEC members to spread the word. They have. A lot of it is the same things we did in the last few elections without making the changes that need to happen.

There is broad consensus on what Texas needs to do to flip, but there has been a lack of willpower or know-how to get us there.

Things aren’t as dire as they feel.
The changing demographics in Texas are happening fast. Republicans know this, and the gerrymandering that was done last session was done to keep the white Republican incumbents, but they didn’t draw themselves any new districts.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/how-to-unfuck-texas

Bryan Slaton was unanimously expelled from the Texas House of Representatives.

Slaton To Be Expelled - Read Full Report Here

Representative Bryan Slaton becomes the first member expelled from the Texas House in almost 100 years. - Read Full Report Here

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/slaton-to-be-expelled-read-full-report

The Devastating Impacts Of Gerrymandering Texas

The Illusion of Democracy in Texas and How Republicans maintain power.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/the-devastating-impacts-of-gerrymandering

Naked Corruption: Abbott's Private Business Courts

The creation of Greg Abbott's Private Business Courts is yet another example of our governor's corruption and self-serving actions. Abbott continues to prioritize the interests of his wealthy donors and big businesses.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/naked-corruption-abbotts-private

Greg Abbott Uses Racist, Dehumanizing Language When Referring To Murder Victims

This is far from the first tragedy Greg Abbott has politicized to push an agenda.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/greg-abbott-uses-racist-dehumanizing

Who Are The Gilead Wives Club Women?

These are the Republican women in the Texas House who are pushing Christofascist agendas and taking away women's rights.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/who-are-the-gilead-wives-club-women

Banning Diversity...To Increase Diversity?

After a four-hour incoherent and illogical debate, the Senate banned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on university and college campuses under Brandon Creighton's SB17.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/banning-diversityto-increase-diversity