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Aggie_engr wrote:So Charles, I noticed there was only one pre-filed amendment to SB19, which ended up with 30 or so amendments offered. Is this normal or are there lawmakers/interns that sit around on standby that can crank out crap amendments that the Reps fully know won't be adopted just for the mere purpose of stalling?

It's normal when you want to filibuster.

Chas.

I walked away for a moment and now we are talking about children in foster care.....did we change bills?

SewTexas wrote:I walked away for a moment and now we are talking about children in foster care.....did we change bills?

Yes, SB206 that was postponed earlier.

Chas.

Looks like they're going to go all night. Go pop some more corn!

Does Texas election law allow recalls?

I seem to remember that a bunch of average Joe's, with no political experience, and no money, were able to recall two state legislators in Colorado, and force a third to resign in lieu of being recalled.

No excuse is acceptable for the failure of SB11, and those responsible need to be held accountable...

The chubbing right now is disgusting.

juno106 wrote:Does Texas election law allow recalls?

I seem to remember that a bunch of average Joe's, with no political experience, and no money, were able to recall two state legislators in Colorado, and force a third to resign in lieu of being recalled.

No excuse is acceptable for the failure of SB11, and those responsible need to be held accountable...

txyaloo wrote:The chubbing right now is disgusting.

Rep. Jessica Farrar (District 148, 4% of Harris County) is on again - Been taking up lots of time tonight with questions from the back mic. How many bills has she authored and passed?

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

SewTexas wrote:I walked away for a moment and now we are talking about children in foster care.....did we change bills?

Yes, SB206 that was postponed earlier.

Chas.

thank you....
I figured it was something like that.

K5GU wrote:Rep. Jessica Farrar (District 148, 4% of Harris County) is on again - Been taking up lots of time tonight with questions from the back mic. How many bills has she authored and passed?

She's been in the House a long time. Knows how to play the game. Seems like there should be a point of order. I think they've been talking more than 10 minutes.

juno106 wrote:Does Texas election law allow recalls?

I seem to remember that a bunch of average Joe's, with no political experience, and no money, were able to recall two state legislators in Colorado, and force a third to resign in lieu of being recalled.

No excuse is acceptable for the failure of SB11, and those responsible need to be held accountable...

No.

A quick search would seem to indicate that Texas state level elected officials can NOT be recalled.

Apparently, they are relatively immune for their actions. And I guess they are fully aware of this, and know where they have us.

It looks like the primaries and general election are the voter's only recourse...

CoffeeNut wrote:

juno106 wrote:Does Texas election law allow recalls?

I seem to remember that a bunch of average Joe's, with no political experience, and no money, were able to recall two state legislators in Colorado, and force a third to resign in lieu of being recalled.

No excuse is acceptable for the failure of SB11, and those responsible need to be held accountable...

juno106 wrote:It looks like the primaries and general election are the voter's only recourse...

Well, that and Open Carry of long guns on campus grounds until McRaven et al beg Straus to pass (concealed only) Campus Carry.

juno106 wrote:A quick search would seem to indicate that Texas state level elected officials can NOT be recalled.

Apparently, they are relatively immune for their actions. And I guess they are fully aware of this, and know where they have us.

It looks like the primaries and general election are the voter's only recourse...

And the recourse needs to be in full swing the next election...