Pratt on Texas

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Democrat front groups in Texas could have a big wing clipping if a key 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court. It would be a great day in Texas is the Voting Rights Act (Section 2) were properly applied and not have every Democrat Party front group able to sue Texas over almost everything.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The Commission on Presidential Debates has set the first 2024 General Election debate for Texas, a first, but as you’d expect, it picked a venue that is a hotbed of radical Leftism in the otherwise conservative Lone Star State.Why does Governor Abbott refuses to root out radical Leftism in Texas universities through his power to appoint regents? He talks big but seems to have little to no interest in surgically removing the cancer of Leftism from institutions where it would do the most long term good.Trump visits the Texas-Mexico border and gets the endorsement of Governor Greg Abbott.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House today debating an amendment to strip all school choice from HB1, the school choice bill: A lying dog-and-pony show of demagoguery from the same old cohort of RINOs and Democrats who often work to let Democrats win and sink conservative legislation. The “stripping amendment” from Rep. Raney, putative Republican, was nothing but a prop-up of the Left-leaning and overspending government school lobby. It passed to kill school choice 84 to 63. Get mad but more importantly, get busy to un-elect this same old bunch of big government Republicans like Stan Lambert, Drew Darby, Ken King, and the rest.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas unemployment rate remains steady and labor force keeps growing but, for the first time 31 months, employment decreased.Rig count unchanged this week in Texas.Report: Trump coming to the Texas-Mexico border this Sunday to appear with Governor Abbott. Speculation is that Abbott will offer an early endorsement of Trump. I speculate as to how such helps Abbott.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: With the expected historic test launch of SpaceX’s Superheavy rocket with Starship atop from South Texas tomorrow, Friday, 17 November, we talk with science writer and esteemed space historian Robert Zimmerman about the private sector space industry from a Texas perspective.We much about global leader SpaceX as well as Texas-based Firefly, AST SpaceMobile out of Midland, Blue Origin, Starlink and more.At the end we discuss great American Frank Borman who died at 95 on 7 November. The great American astronaut, Texas car dealer, and former CEO of Eastern Airlines is the first of the crew of Apollo 8 to pass away. Zimmerman came to know Borman and his wife Susan as he wrote the fantastic book Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8. I highly recommend this book for you and for Christmas presents.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House passes two border security bill with one amended by a Democrat which will require it to go back to the Senate. The take away from arguments by Democrats is that they have little concern over the issue of mass illegal immigration and consider the bad people to be those who want to effectively address the issue. And why has no one pointed out that even citizens can, and do, cross the border illegally and thus should be subject to state arrest for so doing.Texas House OKs bill to arrest, deport suspects of illegal immigrationTexas Legislature: House OKs $1.5 billion for border wall constructionOur Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.From the “there is not vote fraud file:” City of Laredo city council election overturned for voter fraud, affirmed in appeal. Cops were part of this fraud!H-E-B appears to be integral part of San Antonio Leftist effort to help disarm innocent people making them vulnerable to attack, home invasion and similar. Give H-E-B credit, it is consistent in backing Leftwing causes.From the “we knew it all along file:” Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo no longer denying she used encrypted messaging apps for county business – she did and she lied.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Democrats always want more money for all types of government including public schools and healthcare and yet, when you pin them down on a secure border and stopping illegal immigration, their hypocrisy shines. The direct costs of illegal immigration are staggering and yet if you read the comments of legislators from Laredo in this story about SB4, you will see there is little to no recognition of a real problem. Rep. Raymond wants to implement the biggest incentive yet for illegally entering the country – what he wants would turn to a world crises and send hundred of millions scrambling our way. Is he really that stupid?! I wonder what his local constituents would think of this if they understood what this would do to their jobs and income.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.A waste of time in Lubbock from the wasted: A pro-marijuana ordinance on the May ballot. But, is it really a waste of time? Don’t bet on it and I’ll tell you why.Much political news including Congressman Pat Fallon giving up re-election to return and run for his former state senate seat. Also, longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess not running for re-election. The DFW area is likely to have some rollicking races for Congress which possibly could open chances to replace RINO or pro-Phelan state reps with solid conservatives. Only time will tell.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

And in today’s Podcast Extra extra-time:[Anti-]Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms.AG Ken Paxton Calls on Texas House to Reveal Cost of ImpeachmentThe gutless lack of moral fiber of many around us in our communities.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Special Session update: Senate passed the entire called agenda in two days last week. Meanwhile the House cannot even get a quorum and it’s not just Dems breaking quorum either. Under Phelan’s leadership many are not showing up despite still being paid their $290 per day!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Donald Trump is the first Republican presidential candidate to file for the ballot in Texas.Lubbock County can’t stop spending and now it has the staff, time, and money to promote homosexual so-called “marriage” on the county’s official social media. Why is this happening under County Judge “Bow-Tie” Parrish? He hasn’t wanted to rein in game room gambling either! Rig count fell again last week.Texas gets an impressive new solicitor general making a mockery of all those claims about top people not wanting to work for Attorney General Ken Paxton!And in today’s Podcast Extra extra-time: (see the next podcast post)[Anti-]Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms.AG Ken Paxton Calls on Texas House to Reveal Cost of ImpeachmentThe gutless lack of moral fiber of many around us in our communities.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Abortion trafficking, Satan worshipers, and making New Mexico a center for killing babies in the womb: New Mexico State Senator David Gallegos joins us to give a brief look at just how bad it is in the Land of Enchantment that was once part of the Republic of Texas.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.We have a two segment visit today with Dr. Silvia Zuñiga of DentoCare as she makes her first trip to Texas and the True Texan studio.The Texas Senate began the 4th Special Session around 3 p.m. yesterday and then decided to get most work done immediate. They passed 4 major bills: SB 1, 2, 3 & 4.Harris County 2022 election results stand as judge tosses most GOP claims but affirms that serious problems existed.Ex-Hidalgo [Harris Co. judge] staffers subject of new warrants in COVID contract case.AUDIO NOTE: Sorry some of the show sounds like I’m broadcasting from my shower! We had to put today’s show together this morning and after getting the guest mic setup for Dr. Zuñiga, I left it open (on) and it created an echo chamber effect. Terrible!Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Some Texas legislators own comments demonstrate that we need serious improvements in public education. As the House Committee on Public Education, meeting today in the forth called special session, considers the school choice and public ed. bureaucracy largess bill, HB1, members show ignorance and hypocrisy. Dullards, dimwits, and dunderheads are quoted by leftwing media as incisive and smart, which is no surprise. (Liberal Republican Rep. Ernest Bailes is a chief dullard in the House!)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Leftist media people: Please stop the always present handwringing over low voter turnout. People vote when they have enough “skin in the game” to care and other than that, young or old, NO VOTE is better than an uniformed vote. By the way, what is it you folks don’t like about freedom? Freedom means one has the right to choose not to vote.Houston voters did not show up on Election Day, polls showHouston election: Low voter turnout is an access issueSome Houston youth skip election, citing time, inexperienceVoters said “No!” to raising the mandatory retirement age for judges and one wonders who got legislators to even put the item on the ballot. A guy who was likely behind it, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht will have to resign soon.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Governor Abbott called a forth special session of the legislature to begin immediately and re-worded his call agenda on public education to allow for the big Democrat-style payoff off the public education lobby being pushed by pseudo-Republicans in the Texas House. A new border security bill and a new House bill on school choice could make this 30-day session more effective.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Statewide election results review. Isn’t it odd how loudly many in the state complain about their property taxes but almost always vote to raise them when given a chance in bond debt elections!?November local sales tax number report out from the Comptroller’s office. Look up your city here.Senator Drew Springer joins us to talk about his decision to retire from the state senate.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com