Category: Must Read Texas

5th Circuit Appeals Court Reinstates TX Abortion Law;
Abbott Says he Feels ‘Vindicated’;
Nolan Ryan Considering Ag Commissioner Run?;
Opiela Says he has Raised $1M
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Good evening/early morning from Austin.
We hope you had a lot of candy last night, which likely required stealing from your kids.

Here’s the brief:

5TH CIRCUIT REINSTATES TEXAS ABORTION LAW

AP’s Chris Tomlinson reports: Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 31, 2013”

VP Biden Visits National Domestic Violence Hotline in West Lake;
CPRIT Moratorium Ends; Cruz Mending Fences? Cruz on Leno 11/8
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Good evening/early morning from Austin.
Here’s the abbreviated brief:

BIDEN DOES AUSTIN — LITERALLY

AP’s Will Weissert reports:

His voice thick with emotion, Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday again toured the National Domestic Violence Hotline he helped create, calling victims of such abuse “prisoners in plain sight.” Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 30, 2013”

AP: No immediate Decision on Abortion Law Appeal;
Battleground Texas Says They’ve Made 48k Calls for Wendy;
VP Biden in Austin Wednesday, Traffic Snarl Expected;
Wallace Hall ‘Willing to Testify, But Wants Subpoena’; MRT on TV
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Good evening from Austin.
Here’s the brief:

NO IMMEDIATE DECISION ON ABORTION LAW APPEAL

AP’s Chris Tomlinson reports:

A federal appeals court didn’t act on an emergency motion Tuesday that would’ve allowed some new abortion restrictions to take effect in Texas, the latest step in a lengthy battle activists on both sides predicted would end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 29, 2013”

District Court Strikes Down Part of Texas Abortion Law, Appeal to 5th Circuit;
Perry’s Response; Burka on the Challenges Facing Wendy Davis’ Campaign
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Good evening from Austin.
Late again.  Sometimes we are so late that we are early.

Here’s the brief:

FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE STRIKES DOWN STATE’S ABORTION LAW; ABBOTT APPEALS TO 5TH CIRCUIT

AP reports:

A federal judge determined Monday that new Texas abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy, a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal. Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 28, 2013”

Wendy Davis Hires National Operative as Campaign Manager;
AP Reports on Divisions over the $2B Water Fund
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Good evening from Austin. Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 27, 2013”

VP Biden to Austin Wednesday; AP Interview w/ Ag Comm candidate Opiela;
NYT & WaPo on Cruz in Iowa Last Night; DMN’s Slater on TX Voter ID Law
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Good morning from Austin, Texas.

We are headed to the UT-TCU game today in Fort Worth.  Holler if you’ll be there.
I’m sure before it’s all said and done Scott Dunaway and I will have a bet made on social media.  I’m open to your suggestions.

Here’s the brief:

VP BIDEN TO AUSTIN WEDNESDAY

AAS’ Jonathan Tilove reports: Continue reading “Texas Must Read – October 26, 2013”

Cruz in Iowa; Sebelius in San Antonio and Austin;
Tommy Williams Officially Resigns
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Good evening from Austin, Texas.
Another long day, what can I say.

Here are your two must reads for today:
> AP reports on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) speech at a fundraiser for the Iowa Republican Party in Des Moines tonight.  Newly launched from the Cruz operation: http://www.MakeDCListen.com.
> David Frum thinks a Cruz-Christie ticket could win in 2016.
> State Sen. Tommy Williams (R-The Woodlands) made his resignation official tonight.  May special? Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 25, 2013”

Wash Post on Cruz’s Return to Texas; Abbott & Davis Support Prop. 6;
Haaretz on Perry & Sandoval; Sebelius in Austin Fri;
Davis Criticizes Obamacare Rollout
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Good evening from Montgomery County, Texas.
Late again — but earlier than the past two days.

Here are your must reads for today: Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 24, 2013”

Vega Announces GOP Bid for U.S. Senate;
Exclusive: State of the Race: TX Railroad Commission;
New Campaign Videos from Patrick, Westcott; Burka on Cruz
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Good evening from Austin.
Late again.  I tried my best.

This is still a comprehensive review for you.
Here’s our 450th consecutive daily brief:

VEGA ANNOUNCES GOP BID FOR U.S. SENATE Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 23, 2013”

Office of Sen. Cruz Releases Memo about Gains from Defund;
State Rep. Carter Drops RRC Bid; Powers Chron op ed;
NYT on Texas A&M Starting Campus in Israel
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Good evening from Austin.

Just so you know.
I started today’s brief at 7:30am.
I am just now finished.

It’s been a crazy day.
Sorry for the lateness of the email.

Here’s the (short) brief: Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 22, 2013”