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Farouk Shami of Houston, who made a fortune in the hair care business, is the first Democrat running for governor to start airing TV ads. And he plans to air a lot of them so voters can get to know the relatively unknown candidate. It's not surprising, then, that his first ad is long on image and short on details. The ad describes Shami's early business career this way: "Arriving with $71 in his pocket, a man came to Texas and turned a dream into a reality." Shami made millions by founding Farouk Systems in Houston that makes hair care...

We Texans face our biggest threat since the New Deal. An overreaching federal government is poised to force itself into our lives in the most invasive and damaging way; into our very well-being. I applaud concerned citizens, caring parents, determined Texans for calling your U.S. Congressmen and Senators and those throughout the country who “ride the fence.” We must continue our pressure on the U.S. Senate to halt this monstrosity. You and I know the appropriate course of action for Congress and the President because we know and understand the constitution and the implications this bill has for our state...

We Texans have the opportunity to experience two of the most prominent figures in the fight to restore sovereignty and freedom in Texas and America, as they make 5 stops in 2 days! Nationally acclaimed author, speaker, champion of states rights, and former sheriff, Robert Mack will be joining Republican Texas gubernatorial candidate and well-known defender of liberty, Debra Medina for a discussion on sovereignty, limited government, and what We Texans must do to preserve our rights!

President Obama convenes a "jobs summit" at the White House today, as our nation faces its worst employment crisis in the last 25 years. In preparation, he should carefully read an article in the October edition of Trends magazine titled, America's Future: California vs. Texas. The analysis contrasts the stark difference between the two states' current economic environments. It also offers observations about how each arrived at this point. The lessons for Washington policymakers are clear. The only question is which model--California or Texas--will the president and his congressional allies embrace. Former Bush White House domestic policy advisor Ryan Streeter...

Video just doesn't get any better than this. Apparently at a meeting, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price was not one too happy regarding money spent on a legal case. From there, it just becomes really, really entertaining. There is yelling, swearing and fist banging. Just. Wow.

The Essence and Future of Texas vs. California by Tory Gattis 11/21/2009 I know there have been a lot of articles and references to Texas vs. California recently in this blog, but, well, there's a new one with some genuinely new contributions to the argument ("America's Future: California vs. Texas", Trends magazine, hat tip to Jeff). And it says some nice things about Houston too, so how can I pass on it? The beginning of the article is here - including an overview of both states' situations - but here are some key additional excerpts: ...Both the Brookings Institution and...

Mayor Bill White will formally enter the race for governor today, instantly becoming the Democrats' best hope of winning a statewide office in seven years. White, a three-term mayor who is balding and known for something of a bland personality, is expected use self-deprecating humor to tell a Hilton Americas crowd of supporters that he knows he is not a “perfect candidate” but is someone who can get things done. White has said he wants to end “strident partisanship” in Austin. He will tell supporters he wants to improve high school graduation rates and slow the rising costs of...

Are you excited about Sarah Palin's North Texas appearance? Absolutely. This is Palin Country. (27%, 101 votes) 27% You betcha. And I've got a ticket to Friday's signing, too. (0%, 1 votes) 0% Yes. I admire her values. (16%, 61 votes) 16% Not at all. She's a divisive figure, and quit on Alaska to boot. (51%, 192 votes) 51% Is she running for governor of Texas? (6%, 23 votes) 6% Total votes: 378

Perry makes it official, files for third full term Gov. Rick Perry already holds the record for the longest serving governor in state history, but today he filed to paperwork to officially become a Republican candidate for an unprecedented third term in office. Of course, Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and activist Debra Medina hope to stop Perry in his tracks in the March 2 GOP primary. Hutchison is expected to formally file for the race Friday shortly before Houston Mayor Bill White jumps into the Democratic gubernatorial contest. Perry became governor in December 2000 when then-Gov. George...

...if and when Texas makes the move to secede, after a majority vote by its people, the federal government will send troops in and keep us from following through. Does anyone else find this a little strange; that those opposed to secession are opposed because they fear the federal government? I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am for secession because I fear the federal government. I don’t necessarily fear them because I think they will march into Texas and impose martial law, but because if we don’t do something to stop what they are doing to...