Kodi for Texas

True.

Nope. I don't pick parties and take " sides" with the one I pick.

That is exactly the problem. We think "our side " is better than the "other side "

This isn't a sport. It's our country.

A curious and interesting development. My experience suggests that there is broad confusion between primary and municipal elections. Hence, moving municipal elections to November is likely a net positive.

Ha. I see what you did there.👆

An H2O mentor told me about running a water district w/ high delinquent accounts. He asked the local cable company to assume billing for the utility. They did, delinquencies dropped. “Kodi people bring guns to the office if water rates rise a penny, but they never let the cable get turned off.”

South Texas water crisis champion forced to resign by Trump Maria-Elena Giner resigns as head of the International Boundary and Water Commission under Trump pressure, leaving amid a critical South Texas water crisis.

Big deal here—and likely bad news for Texans. www.mysanantonio.com/news/south-t...

Counterpoint: 1) Not all rural areas are alike, 2) Ignores generational gerrymandering/lack of political competition, 3) Another downward-looking caricature of rural areas, etc. Brooke Rollins had a tense visit with TX cotton farmers the other day—lanes of change exist if you look.

@itsjoelokay.bsky.social if you are ever interested in meeting up to chat about HD19, send a message. I had post-election analyses done on my campaign and am looking to some very specific next steps for our district. It would be great to get some feedback.

She struggles to move past those talking points.

Agreed. I hope to keep helping people who feel as strongly as I do that almost all policy issues at the Pink Dome should be non-partisan. By the way, I am a Mighty Canyon Eagle 🦅 from up your way!

I am glad I ran as an independent in ‘24. I talked a lot about the causes of our policy frustrations. I always felt like I was strangely part of a great awaken. After this vote, I think my gut on the campaign trail might be right. I already have people calling me about running—regardless of party.

Let me know when you are ready to run as an independent for Texas Governor or Lt. Governor. My personal preference is Lt. Governor. My block walking shoes are ready when you are, captain. (Personally, I prefer Lt. Governor, more power, way more.)

Chris is right. Texas is uniquely impacted by Trumponomics. Texas is the nation’s largest exporter, not only oil but agriculture. It also has a sizable tech industry and manufacturing base. This is the state that benefited, ironically, from trade agreements, like NAFTA, the most.

Another Texas Take for the good people of Texas!

Abbott blames delay in 18th Congressional District vote on Harris County Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he didn't want to rush Harris County, accusing the county of running elections poorly.

The great Kodini calls it correctly. www.khou.com/article/news...

Not to mention the fake TX belt buckle. Too many more crashes/burns on the big stage = Elon heading back to TX for more sucking off the taxpayer teat. Yee Haw. (art assist ChatGPT)

Not to mention the fake TX belt buckle. Too many more crashes/burns on the big stage = Elon heading back to TX for more sucking off the taxpayer teat. Yee Haw. (art assist ChatGPT)

The great Kodini predicts Abbott will not call a special election because he cares not two hoots about the voters in TX CD18—a.k.a. his constituents.

Good article and, yes, give credit where and when it is due 👇

DOGE Has Reinvigorated the Right-Wing Crusade Against Texas Media Political operatives want to crush the state’s independent press. They’re using a crude messaging strategy.

Important read on TX political operatives reviving the playbook to mute journalism in Texas. @forrest4thetrees.bsky.social

It felt like a muffed political punt when it happened. Watching the political pile-on after the now-infamous football tweet seems significant. It has motivated people across the political spectrum to voice stronger and more unified opposition to school vouchers.

Critical writing here. Texas relies on federal spending. This is the first piece that delves into that relationship I have found after looking for the last few weeks. The implications to the state budget seem worth investigating further.

Hank feels the way I do about the goings-on at the Texas Capitol.

I’m leaving the Metro column, but am not going far Finding people to disagree with has never been easier. But with all t

Meaningful to be mentioned with others willing to go against the political headwinds. Texans win when people like @bgrumet.bsky.social lead editorial pages. Congrats, Bridget, on the new role. statesman-tx.newsmemory.com?publink=0b52...

I don’t know enough to know if you are right…or wrong…or I agree with you…or not. However, I appreciate how much I have learned from reading your insurance posts. Thank you!

You make an interesting observation.

Sometimes I feel like Bobby—not that there is anything wrong with that.

It depends on the state. TX Democrats made strategic decisions years ago that built infrastructure that functionally—overtime—dismantled their ability to perform in the 3 - 5 + percent range of R marketshare in rural areas. I have some ideas on this if you are ever interested.

Important information provided by @traces_of_texas 👇

This is a big deal. Look at what Congress can do when partisanship and ideology are put aside in favor of constituents.