Straight Talk on Texas Politics

No spin. No politics as usual. Just the truth about what's happening in Texas.

From the Texas Capitol to Washington D.C., I'll break down what it all means for working families. Feel free to share these posts far and wide—the more Texans who see this, the better.

January 15, 2025 Campaign Strategy

The Texas Democratic Party Has Partnered with Texas Majority PAC to Turn Texas Blue

Real coalition building means bringing together working families, not just political insiders. Here's what this partnership means for everyday Texans and why grassroots organizing beats big money every time.

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Coalition building
Civil rights
April 23, 2025 Civil Rights

Executive Order Removes Civil Rights Protections

President Trump's "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy" order isn't about merit—it's about rolling back decades of progress. Here's what Texas can do to protect our citizens.

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Immigration
April 23, 2025 Immigration

Immigration: Protect Kids. Defend Families.

The federal pause on legal services for unaccompanied migrant children is cruel and short-sighted. Texas must step up to protect vulnerable kids—regardless of politics.

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Free speech
April 20, 2025 Free Speech

When Free Speech Costs You Funding: San Marcos vs. Abbott

Governor Abbott's threat to defund San Marcos over their immigration resolution shows how petty politics hurts real communities. Cities shouldn't be punished for standing up for their values.

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AI technology
May 2, 2025 Technology Policy

Texas House Bill 366: Protecting Free Speech While Addressing AI Misinformation

How do we balance free speech with stopping AI-generated misinformation? HB 366 tries to thread the needle, but we need stronger protections for working families.

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Veterans
February 10, 2025 Veterans Affairs

Trump Says May 8 Will Be 'Victory Day for World War II'

As a Marine veteran, I know what Veterans Day means. It's about honoring service and sacrifice—not political theater. Some things should be above politics.

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HR1 legislation
January 28, 2025 Federal Policy

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and How It Impacts Texans

H.R. 1 sounds impressive, but the devil's in the details. Here's what this massive bill really means for working families and why we need to read the fine print.

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