Planned Parenthood May Have Played Supporting Part in Primary Races that End in Defeat for House GOP The following is a digest from an article found at Capitol Inside by Mike Hailey. This digest is provided for the benefit of Texas Republicans, Texas Republican Lobbyists, and other politically interested parties. First time House Representative Jim Landtroop […]
Water Needs Pit Agriculture Against Recreation
Texas Republican Lobbyist News: Water Needs Pit Agriculture Against Recreation Texas is faced with a seemingly insoluble dilemma. Our population is growing, leading to greater water needs. A larger portion of our population is centered in urban areas, meaning more water is needed for household and recreational use. Farmers and ranchers are finding themselves pitted against the […]
Rick Perry Takes Stand Against Obamacare
Texas Republican Lobbyist News: Rick Perry Takes Stand Against Obamacare Governor Rick Perry has publicly announced that the state of Texas will not execute some parts of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” The Supreme court recently upheld most parts of the Affordable Care Act in a landmark decision. “I will not be party […]
Texas Republican News: Obamacare Tax Hikes Listed by Americans for Tax Reform
Americans for Tax Reform have listed a full analysis of all tax hikes associated with Obamacare. The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, will raise taxes in at least 20 new categories, so says the Americans for Tax Reform on their website. Below is a list of all new taxes and […]
Texas Political News: Governor Perry’s Remarks at UnitedHealth Group’s Economic Development Announcement
Office of the Governor Rick Perry For Immediate Distribution Governor’s Press Office: 512-463-1826 June 26, 2012 Catherine Frazier: catherine.frazier@gov.texas.gov Press Release Lucy Nashed: lucy.nashed@gov.texas.gov Josh Havens: josh.havens@gov.texas.gov Text of Gov. Perry’s Remarks at UnitedHealth Group’s Economic Development Announcement June 26, 2012 IRVING – Gov. Rick Perry today touted Texas’ strong business climate during a press […]
Texas Economic News: Fracking Could Bring Back Glory Days
Texas Economic News: Fracking Could Bring Back Glory Days The following is a digest of an article from CNBC.com. Historically Natural Gas has always trailed behind Crude Oil in the Texas Energy world. But the advent of fracking shale gas has pushed this resource to the forefront. Texas is already the nation’s largest provider of […]
The Best Lobbyists in Texas: The Texas Lobby Group
The Texas Lobby Group is a lobbying and government relations firm that continues to earn incredible stature throughout the state lobby industry…
Texas Republican Lobbyists Receive High Rankings
Texas Lobby Group Lobbyists Once Again Rank High in Capitol Inside Texas Power Rankings Lobbyists from the Texas Lobby Group once again ranked near the top of the annual Capitol Inside Power Rankings for 2011. -Mike Toomey is the number one hired gun lobbyist -Lara Laneri Keel is the top female hired gun lobbyist -Bill […]
Texas Lobby Group Lobbyists Receive High Rankings
Texas Lobby Group Lobbyists Once Again Rank High in Capitol Inside Texas Power Rankings Lobbyists from the Texas Lobby Group once again ranked near the top of the annual Capitol Inside Power Rankings. -Mike Toomey is the number one hired gun lobbyist -Lara Laneri Keel is the top female hired gun lobbyist -Bill Messer is the number four hired […]
Texas Republican News: 82nd Legislative Session is Over
News for Texas Republicans After a 140-day Regular Session and a 29-day Special Session, the Legislature is adjourned. The 82nd Legislature’s first called Special Session has passed the two major bills that had to pass in order for the state’s next budget to balance. They also managed a few more, including Congressional Redistricting and reform […]