Texas Take

Despite President Trump's threat to send the US military into states to deal with protesters in the wake of the murder of Houston native George Floyd, Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will not request that kind of intervention. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick uses God and Jesus as props as he tries to deflect questions about military leadership's rebuke of President Trump's threat to use troops in the streets of American cities. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.

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Jeremy traveled the Western United States over the last few days and has stories from the road about how different states and communities are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says mail in voting is a "scam" by Democrats and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to have it both ways when it comes to disaster powers. We'll explain. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.

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Gov. Greg Abbott proceeded with allowing more Texas businesses to open this week even after the state recorded its worst day for COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. Plus, Texas Democrats and Attorney General Ken Paxton are battling it out in the courts over whether you should be able to vote by mail or be required to vote in person during the coronavirus outbreak. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   

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He's not on the ballot this year, but Gov. Greg Abbott shifted into campaign mode this week in response to heat he took from his right flank last week for not moving quickly enough to open certain businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plus: Surprise surprise Sen. John Cornyn now says people who just lost their health insurance should sign up for coverage under Obamacare. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.

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Remember how Texas was going to go slow in reopening businesses? Well that's over. Gov. Abbott this week said hair salons can open ahead of schedule after conservatives were outraged over the case of one salon owner who was briefly jailed in Dallas for contempt of court. That's after Abbott earlier said people could be jailed for violating his orders. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 

 

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Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted what he called a "stay at home" order and is allowing certain businesses all over the state to begin opening at limited capacity. How's that going to go amid a global pandemic that's killed more than 60,000 Americans? Plus Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick can't even avoid tough questions on Fox News Channel this week. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   

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The latest order from a local leader in Texas for residents to cover their faces amid the coronavirus pandemic has turned into a political firestorm. Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott says he isn't ruling out a statewide order for Texans to wear masks to protect themselves and others when he lays out guidelines for how to reopen business next week. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 

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Gov. Greg Abbott this week unveiled the Strike Force to Reopen Texas, aimed at restarting business in phases and returning the state to some sense of "normalcy" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is back on the leash with rhetoric that's way toned down from his proposal for senior citizens to perhaps give up their lives in exchange for a robust economy. And Rep. Dan Crenshaw spars with Bill Maher on HBO. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   

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While Gov. Greg Abbott says his decisions are based on "data and doctors," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is telling GOP grassroots activists that the Texas economy could be restarted as soon as the first week in May. Plus, the battle over Texas' abortion ban...

While Gov. Greg Abbott says his decisions are based on "data and doctors," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is telling GOP grassroots activists that the Texas economy could be restarted as soon as the first week in May. Plus, the battle over Texas' abortion ban continues and a former Texas congressman in prison wants a presidential pardon. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 

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