TexasCHLforum.com

Interesting reading for those curious about Straus.
http://votesmart.org/candidate/49917/jo ... 6WgQSco74c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I heard a straw poll was done at the Republican convention and 90+% picked the guy from Frisco (can't remember his name off hand). Can anyone confirm this? Wish it had some bearing on the real deal.

No term limits = Straus and his coalition can maintain control of their "jobs" and the power to control what laws are given a chance to pass.

I know it's not a perfect solution but I think it would help eliminate some of the career politicians that maintain a stronghold on the power in the Texas legislature and enjoy significant self enrichment through their position.

I understand. Many feel the same way. Many don't. I don't believe it's good for our state or country to have life long politicians that become more interested in getting reelected indefinitely than doing what HSA right.

I do not know much about this publication or which poll the article refers to. However, if accurate, the lion share of the voters favor term limits and an even larger percentage want the opportunity to vote on it. http://www.texasobserver.org/ignoring-y ... /?mobile=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Need term limits.

http://www.texastribune.org/library/dat ... ship-fund/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Interesting. I figured that was the case. Just seemed like quite a bit of money from what I've heard, I think you are right about him sharing across the isle. Doesn't seem right to me though. Appears to create a conflict of interest and undue influence.

The more I learn about this stuff the lessI like.

http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/a ... 84d95dc057" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Straus leadership PAC spends big to defend incumbents


By David Saleh Rauf Austin Bureau

February 25, 2014 | Updated: February 25, 2014 10:08pm

Express-News 2013

House Speaker Joe Straus and the PAC he leads are donating to GOP incumbents facing tea party candidates.


AUSTIN — A political action committee led by House Speaker Joe Straus has pumped more than $300,000 into the coffers of incumbent Republicans in an attempt to fend off a wave of ultra-conservative candidates vying for control of the lower chamber.

For the past two legislative sessions, Straus, R-San Antonio, has wielded the Texas House Leadership Fund to bolster the campaign coffers of sitting GOP members who often have been challenged by tea party candidates funded by outside groups with big money.