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December 10, 2013 5:15 PM
New deadline is Dec 16. The RPT points out that the election code calls for the extension of the filing period if the incumbent withdraws right at the deadline.
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December 10, 2013 4:52 PM
Tries to build the case that Linahan is a paid advocate
As promised, the battle between State Board of Education Vice Chair Thomas
Ratliff and his loudest critic entered a new phase on Tuesday as Ratliff released
the details of an updated ethics complaint against North Texas Tea Party
Entrepreneur Alice Linahan. Ratliff’s
original complaint against her was rejected by the Texas Ethics Commission a
few weeks ago when the agency said it needed more information about exactly how
Linahan is possibly being compensated for her advocacy against the lesson plans
formerly known as CSCOPE.
“Previously I was unwilling to publicly disclose the
facts of this case out of respect to Mrs. Linahan's
right to due process,” Ratliff said on Tuesday. “However, given that she has
talked about, tweeted and even posted the Ethics Commission letter on the
internet, I believe she has waived any concerns about me putting the rest of
this complaint out for public review,” he said. “I think everyone deserves to
see the concerns I am bringing before the Ethics Commission.”
In the updated complaint, which he said will be mailed tomorrow,
Ratliff points to facts that he believes establish cause for the commission to
look into Linahan's advocacy against CSCOPE and
whether she's being paid for it.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 10, 2013 4:51 PM
Warns against unnamed Republican primary hopefuls intent on bringing divisive, Washington-style politics to Texas
While speaking at the annual meeting of the Electric
Reliability Council of Texas Tuesday, a veteran energy leader in the Texas
House drew laughter when he speculated on Gov. Rick Perry’s future
plans. Some believe Perry still harbors presidential ambitions despite
his “ooops” moment during the last presidential election, but Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, speculated on an alternative scenario.
“Gov. Perry, God bless him. He’s leaving to do other things
now. I don’t know if it’s going to be Fox News, or who knows what is in
his future,” Keffer said, referring to the cable news channel that has become a
popular landing spot for has-been politicians and policy wonks-turned-pundits.
“But I tell you what, like him or not, he has been a
tremendous cheerleader for the state of Texas. I guess he comes by it naturally,
of course,” Keffer, chairman of the House Energy Resources Committee,
quipped, referring to Perry’s past as a yell leader at Texas A&M University.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 10, 2013 2:06 PM
One area in which Republican long shot generally leads
The graphic on charitable giving as provided by GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Lisa Fritsch
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December 10, 2013 1:58 PM
Some AG endorsements and an interesting internal poll in Neugebauer race
Ken Paxton released over
220 endorsements from East Texas Republican epicenter, Smith County which
included the three Republican County commissioners, former Mayor Joey Seeber
as well as the two current sitting House members Bryan Hughes and Matt
Schaefer. In addition the list
includes both SREC member and numerous precinct chairs and activists. The full list can be found here.
Meanwhile,
Dan Branch continued announcing his
endorsements. Today, the Texas
Association of Homebuilders endorsed.
Their PAC chairman Robert Wood
said, “Dan Branch is a defender of free
enterprise. Branch has protected our
state's business climate, making the American Dream of affordable home
ownership possible. This follows last
week’s endorsement by the Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas
Apartment Association.
Out in west Texas, Randy Neubebauer challenger Dr. Donald May is promoting an internal poll that he says shows him
within seven points of the ten year incumbent.
May runs a blog in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal called “Mr.
Conservative.” According to the
release, Neugebauer has 44.6-41.5 positive to
negative rating. From the statement, ““This sentiment
is not surprising, because in his entire 10-year term in congress, Randy Neugebauer has only passed three bills, and two of them
were to name post offices,” (spokesman James)
Bernsen said. “He’s never passed a
single agriculture-related bill, despite the fact that he represents one of the
strongest agricultural regions in the nation. That’s not conservative
leadership, and the people of West Texas want better.”
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December 10, 2013 1:23 PM
Incumbent enjoys support from a Who’s Who of Republican luminaries
This
afternoon, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst
announced his 2014 Finance Leadership Team.
The team is a long list of names familiar to political and business
types from around the state and also includes several senators. The full list can be found here.
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December 9, 2013 10:06 PM
Former United States Attorney to face off against Hall
The Dallas Morning News has
the scoop on former US Attorney John Ratcliffe filing against Hall.
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December 9, 2013 10:05 PM
MALC’s Freshman of the year will face Fabens School Trustee
Rep. Mary Gonzalez,
D-El Paso, drew a Democratic primary opponent tonight: Fabens ISD Trustee Rey Sepulveda. Gonzalez released this
statement:
"I welcome the chance to talk about the issues
affecting our communities and who can best fight for House District 75. We've
done a lot of good work in the last year, but more work is still needed. Over
the past few years we've seen what Austin Republicans think about women, our
public schools, and access to health care. Our communities need a fighter who
will stand up and make sure our voices are heard. We need to go forward, not
backwards."
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December 9, 2013 8:55 PM
Surprise last-minute filing in the Latino opportunity district in DFW created after 2010 census
Ft. Worth Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Ft
Worth, now has what could be a
well-funded challenge from a former BlackBerry executive by the name of Tom Sanchez. The filing came late in
the day on Monday and the campaign announcement was shipped right over to Quorum
Report. From the announcement, which you can read in full here:
“Many people are disappointed with Congress, including
the most recent government shutdown.
It’s time to take a new path. Tom
cares about our country, is a respected business leader, a Veteran, and looks
forward to continuing to engage with his fellow residents of the 33rd
Congressional District of Texas.
Upon filing his registration, Sanchez noted:
For about a century the Flores familia
has lived in North Fort Worth and Dallas Counties. As my cousin "La Nena"
Flores noted to me: "Andale (Spanish), it is time we had a voice in
Congress."
I have seen and learned a lot in my life – through
military service and business – and especially recently during my time volunteering
in the Irving Independent School District with my associate lawyers and
engineers. Aspirations and raising
aspirations of the community are critical.
I will work every day to make sure I can best represent our district in
the United States House of Representatives.
I think the keyword is representative.’”
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December 9, 2013 6:25 PM
Cornyn has suffered blistering criticism from the right for not being in complete lockstep with Cruz
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December 9, 2013 4:48 PM
Hecht in fifth year of ethics appeal; Talton was one of the House's most conservative members
Every filing
deadline brings its own surprises and the Robert Talton
decision to take on Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht
ranks near the top.
For those new on
the scene, Talton is a former state rep who served
from 1993-2007. He was considered one of
the Legislature’s most conservative members and a master of House rules. He joined with fellow Republicans in trying
to unsuccessfully oust Speaker Tom Craddick in
2007.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 9, 2013 4:46 PM
First Republican elected to Court of Appeals in 1992, switches parties, seek Supreme Court slot.
Battleground Texas executive director Jenn Brown said in a statement"
“Judge Meyers decision to leave the Republican Party today is big news. It shows that the Texas GOP continues to drive Texans away with their divisive rhetoric and extreme policies. And it puts the first of what we think will ultimately be many Democrats in statewide office again.
“It's no wonder so many grassroots activists are continuing to make their voices heard through Battleground Texas. Together, we're getting more Texans involved in the democratic process – and fighting for a better future for everyone in the Lone Star state.”
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December 9, 2013 4:19 PM
The Tea Party challenger was crushed by Straus in the 2012 GOP primary 63 - 37
From the campaign
announcement:
"Matt Beebe
filed to seek the Republican nomination for State Representative in District
121, the seat currently held by moderate Republican Joe Straus.
Announcing his filing, Beebe stated, “Many politicians
wrap themselves in conservative language come election season, but
unfortunately for Texans and particularly the residents of District 121, the
results don’t match the rhetoric.
Entrenched politicians in Austin continue to say one thing and do
another. I’m concerned about the future
for all Texans when Austin’s spending priorities look more like California each
and every Legislative session. As I
think about my children, I’m unwilling to look them in the eyes 10 years from
now and say I did nothing about it.'"
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December 9, 2013 3:24 PM
"In many ways" Ted Cruz is on the ballot, Democrat argues
The Democratic candidate in the race to challenge the
Senior Senator from Texas wants voters in November to have one name in mind
when they’re thinking about the contest: Sen. Ted Cruz. Though Maxey Scherr will be running against Sen. John Cornyn, she argues the powerful
Republican has taken a back seat to Cruz on Capitol Hill and, she
believes, that is terrible for Texas.
That’s why Scherr has been
traveling the state in an RV hauling a wrecked car behind it. The side of the
car is emblazoned with the words “Texas on Cruz Control.” You can see
it here. Scherr also released a campaign video in
which the car slams into a tree, destroying its front end. You can see that
video here.
After spending hours stuck on DFW freeways this weekend
where the ice kept traffic at a standstill, Scherr
parked the wreckage outside the Capitol in Austin Monday and talked with
supporters and reporters in the cold about why she’s making her longshot bid
for US
Senate against Cornyn.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 9, 2013 2:15 PM
Does not show up on state website yet due to illness at county level
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December 7, 2013 8:01 AM
Other endorsements below
Governor-Greg Abbott
Lt. Governor-David Dewhurst
Attorney General-Dan Branch
Comptroller-Glenn Hegar
Land Commissioner-George P. Bush
Railroad Commissioner-Malachi Boyuls
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December 6, 2013 5:36 PM
Examines Nixon’s claim that MQS is citizen advocate rather than lobbyist
Yesterday
we posted a column submitted by attorney Joe
Nixon asserting that the ethics complaints against Michael Quinn Sullivan and Empower Texans were frivolous and
without merit. He argued that Sullivan
was a citizen activist, not a lobbyist and did nothing more than utilize his
constitutionally protected free speech rights.
As
those who have followed this narrative know, Austin attorney and lobbyist Steve Bresnen did much of the original
research upon which the complaints against Sullivan were based. Because the statutes prevent the Texas
Ethics Commission from responding to public claims by Sullivan and his
attorneys, Bresnen has written extensively to rebut what he argues are
misrepresentations of both fact and law by the defendant and his counsel.
Upon
publication of Nixon’s editorial, Bresnen shared a memo he had written to
legislators a few days ago in which he takes issue with virtually everything in
the column.
Most
significantly, Bresnen breaks new ground by linking a deposition given by
Sullivan in a separate case in San Antonio.
To date, it is the only sworn testimony offered by Sullivan. Bresnen says that the sworn deposition
affirms most of the substance of the complaints against Sullivan and Empower
Texans.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 6, 2013 5:31 PM
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December 6, 2013 5:28 PM
Republicans fielding two candidates in primary thus far
The Houston Chronicle story is here.
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December 6, 2013 5:28 PM
Sources in Lubbock tell us former Speaker Tom Craddick also in the mix
The story from Fox 34 in Lubbock.
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December 6, 2013 2:44 PM
Davis says "Abbott betrayed Texas taxpayers." Nearly silence from Abbott’s folks
Texas Democrats, including their presumptive nominee for Governor
Sen. Wendy Davis, sought on Friday
to make Attorney General Greg Abbott
feel political heat for an indictment related to the Cancer Prevention and Research
Institute of Texas. As the Statesman first
reported, former executive Jerry Cobbs was indicted in relation to an $11 million grant
that did not go through the agency's proper review process. An agency audit
faulted Cobbs for “improperly” putting the
application of the company in question on a committee agenda.
“The indictment of a former CPRIT official confirms that
Greg Abbott has betrayed Texas taxpayers by failing to show up to even one
CPRIT oversight board meeting,” Sen. Davis said. “Abbott has yet to fully
explain why he failed in his basic oversight responsibilities to Texas
taxpayers.”
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December 6, 2013 12:32 PM
Jerry Cobbs at the center of an $11 million grant that didn’t go through the proper review process
From the Statesman’s Laylan Copelin:
“A Travis County grand jury has indicted Jerald “Jerry” Cobbs,
an executive at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas who was
involved in the awarding of an $11 million grant to a Dallas company without
the required scientific and business reviews.
The first-degree felony indictment charges Cobbs with securing execution of a document by deception.
According to the penal code, a person commits an offense if, with the intent to
defraud, he causes another to sign or execute any document affecting the
financial interest of any person.
The cancer agency’s oversight committee approved the
grant to Peloton Therapeutics in
2010 without realizing that the biotech startup had not gone through the review
process.”
Here's the full story from
the Statesman.
The full statement from Lemberg’s
office is here.
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December 6, 2013 11:20 AM
Rep. Dan Branch's father was a noted neurosurgeon in San Antonio
You can see the letter from the Speaker here.
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December 6, 2013 10:46 AM
Ad focuses on his mother and "strong Texas women"
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December 5, 2013 2:40 PM
Says he doesn't see a path to victory
You can read Pauken’s full
announcement here.
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December 5, 2013 2:36 PM
Nixon argues that Sullivan engaged in constitutionally protected speech conducted by emails, not lobbying
In believing the citizens of Texas should be empowered with the most
influence over their elected officials, lobbying used to be a criminal offense
in Texas. When that law changed in 1957, Texas voters lost their voice to
special interests.
Today, however, Michael Quinn
Sullivan and Empower Texans (the people, not the place) are trying to
re-establish the voice of Texas voters as the most influential with elected
officials.
Not surprisingly, an active registered lobbyist with the Texas
Trial Lawyers Association is behind the efforts to try to silence
Sullivan and his group. He had two disgruntled state representatives (one later
defeated in her re-election bid) sign the forms so his role would be obfuscated
for 18 months. In filing the frivolous complaint, the legislators were doing
the bidding of a lobbyist and not the citizens.
As long as common citizens have to register as lobbyists, pay the state a
$750 yearly fee, and fill out monthly forms before they may contact their
representatives on issues facing the state, only the lobby of special interests
will be empowered in the Legislature – not the voters. This is exactly what the
complaints against Sullivan and Empower Texans are about. Are we going to keep
only the lobby empowered, or are we going to empower Texans?
So, what did Sullivan and his group do to cause
these complaints to be filed against them? They graded legislators on the
principal areas of fiscal responsibility and limited government. They told the
public and legislators in emails they would be graded, and on which votes. Then
they sent the report cards to the voters. The rest of Joe Nixon's column can be found in today's R&D Department.
By Joe Nixon
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December 5, 2013 2:33 PM
Many in the GOP are now talking about fixing the law instead
In a move that The Hill on Thursday called
"unthinkable" about a year ago, many Republican candidates are moving
away from "full repeal" rhetoric when it comes to Obamacare
and instead are actually talking about taking a stab at fixing the problematic
portions of the sweeping reform.
From The
Hill’s report:
“Senate Republican
hopefuls in the House, including Reps. Jack Kingston (Ga.), Bill Cassidy (La.),
Paul Broun (Ga.), Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.) and
Tom Cotton (Ark.), have proposed alternatives or voted to repair the law. Polling
shows a majority of people would rather Congress fix the law than scrap it
entirely, which is clearly playing a role in the Republican pivot. Yet,
offering to fix a law that is reviled by the GOP base is politically tricky.
Some in Republican circles want the law to flop miserably, which would increase
the chances of an eventual repeal.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 5, 2013 7:51 AM
"Friends, Texas is a special place..."
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December 4, 2013 3:24 PM
One of them turns in over 5,000 petition signatures to get on the ballot
A Republican candidate for the seat being vacated by Rep.
Dan Branch, R-Dallas, showed up at
the local party headquarters this week with more than 5,000 petition signatures
to get on the ballot, something Dallas County GOP Chairman Wade Emmert said was “impressive, to say
the least.” Only 500 signatures are needed, Emmert
noted.
Chart Westcott,
a young partner in a private equity firm, said “So many candidates talk about
‘grassroots politics,’ we decided that action speaks louder than words. We’ve been block walking, as well as attending
and organizing dozens of events to meet fellow conservatives and Republicans
for the past several months." His campaign pointed out that in the 2012
election, less than 10,000 voters decided the GOP primary in HD
108, which includes part of downtown Dallas, Highland Park and University
Park.
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December 4, 2013 3:14 PM
Rural Texans rally around Ag Commissioner candidate
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December 4, 2013 2:53 PM
Immigration politics in the Lite Guv race is the backdrop
Perhaps hoping to beat back criticism from Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, over alleged
weakness on immigration and border security issues, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Wednesday rolled out
interim charges that his office said are designed to enhance security along the
Texas-Mexico border. He also sought to highlight successes of measures already
in place including a controversial series of DPS checkpoints along the border.
Dewhurst is asking the Senate Committee on Agriculture,
Rural Affairs & Homeland Security to look into effective security
measures as well as comprehensive reporting of the results of those measures.
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December 4, 2013 12:01 PM
Some will be unable to open or pay online recently received emailed invoices until Tuesday, December 10
We
are in the process of migrating Quorum Report to a new server.
We were unaware until today that In the course of the migration, our
Security Certificate was applied to the new
server. However, the new server will not be fully operational until next
Tuesday, December 10th.
Due
to the unfinished computer upgrade, many subscribers will not be able to open
or pay their recently received invoices online until then.
Subscribers
can:
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December 3, 2013 4:23 PM
Fear of Tea Party challenges has the Speaker holding off for now, sources say
An aggressive timeline for passing comprehensive
immigration reform may become a reality based on two significant developments
on Capitol Hill.
One of them is that House Speaker John Boehner has hired an Immigration Policy Director who has deep
experience in overhaul efforts. The other is that in recent weeks, various Texas
business interests have told Quorum Report that Boehner has been
telling them that he will start holding immigration votes not long after the
filing deadline has passed. This, of course, runs counter to conventional wisdom
that says immigration votes in the House will have to wait until 2014.
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December 3, 2013 3:46 PM
Post Trayvon Martin controversy, ALEC seeks to lure back sponsors; considers adding 501c(4) structure
A
story in today’s Guardian outlines
the toll taken on the ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council)
by both corporate and membership defections in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting and the
subsequent controversy over the origin of Stand Your Ground Laws.
Documents
obtained by the Guardian report that financial shortfalls at ALEC could total
$1.4 million out of its expected revenues of $1.4m. In addition it has lost roughly 400 legislator
members dropping its total to 2,200.
The rest of the story, subscribers only
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December 3, 2013 2:50 PM
Ethics reform proposals porous; plus silencing public school advocates that don’t acquiesce to “reforms”?
Whatever
suspense there may once have been about Greg
Abbott’s anointment to the Republican nomination for Governor has long
since evaporated. Sure lightning can
strike, but not often. With a broad
range of policy announcements in his “We the People” manifesto,
Abbott has segued into a general election campaign mode, throwing out a little
red meat but generally leaving any rush to the hard right to the down ballot
candidates struggling for attention (“Open Carry” might be the exception). Whether or not his proposals have any
legislative legs, the campaign narrative is about building a fabric of
conservative positions that satisfy the base while leaving some room in the center
in case the Wendy Davis challenge
crystallizes.
So
everything gets taken with a campaign flavored grain of salt.
But
while some of Abbott’s ethics reforms proposals deserve serious consideration
and even drew modest but surprising accolades from Texans for Public Justice,
there remain a few ignored reforms that fundamentally undermine some of his
proposals and there is one that would substantially trample on free speech
rights.
But
let’s start with a simple question. Does candidate Abbott support even current
lobby registration laws? After all, as the
state’s chief legal officer, he has welcomed the endorsement of the state’s
leading ethics scofflaw in the midst of an extended Ethics Commission investigation
going so far as to host Michael Quinn
Sullivan on his campaign website to “discuss” Abbott’s economic proposals.
Does
Abbott stand with Sullivan or the lobby registration law?
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December 3, 2013 11:28 AM
Incumbent's campaign asks: "Who made it possible for Texas to rise to the top?"
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December 3, 2013 9:22 AM
GOP AG candidate says he's needed to defend Voter ID law; points to prayer in school as a win over "activist" federal judges.
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