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The dirty pool in CD 27’s Republican runoff primary deserves a voter backlash. So, hold your horses in this recently vacated seat by Blake Farenthold. Read this especially if you plan to vote in the Republican runoff or if you know someone who is likely to.
Expect a full report soon — with an action request — from the League of Independent Voters on 7 of the 9 recent East Texas hearings on eminent domain, public safety and protection of waterways. Meanwhile, please take a moment to read this release from NacStop.org, a group that’s been fighting for East Texas pipeline safety […]
The water is heating up on Prop 6 and the Governor’s special interest pals. Isn’t it fun to make Perry jump in to defend his Prop 6? Check out this KTRH report today in Houston, where 1/3 of the voters likely to vote in this election reside: http://www.ktrh.com/articles/houston-news-121300/texans-willing-to-spend-rainy-day-11706171/ We are calling out the troops to […]
Click here for the letter with signatures, posted below. Letter to Lt. Governor, Speaker of the Texas House and Texas Legislators Dear Speaker, Lt. Governor and Legislators: We visited your offices today, realizing you were busy with the current Special Session. However, we ask for your help to secure public hearings for Texans immediately following this […]
Just moments ago a bad bill on eminent domain and pipelines was pulled on a point of order in the House. Nice! ON THE WATER FRONT: Read this piece in the Austin-American Statesman, then call or contact your legislators and ask them to stand tall on this issue. Legislators can focus on conserving water first! For […]