Austin, TX -- According to POLITICO, “Rep. Blake Farenthold used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by his former spokesman — the only known sitting member of Congress to have used a little-known congressional account to pay an accuser.” [POLITICO, December 1, 2017]

We’re thankful that Representative Barton chose to not seek re-election after reports of his deeply inappropriate actions and disturbing display of judgment.

Austin, TX -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller posted an article praising President Donald Trump for having removed a Muslim federal judge who attempted to implement Sharia law.

Austin, TX -- In case you missed it, the Democratic slate of statewide judicial candidates filed yesterday at the Texas Democratic Party HQ.

Austin, TX -- Today, Republicans on the Senate Budget Committee passed the first hurdle on their tax plan by a narrow margin of 12-11 votes. “Various estimates show the tax plan disproportionately benefits corporations and the wealthy, with many middle class Americans seeing their taxes increase over time.”

We can’t thank you enough for your friendship and support of our Texas Democratic Party. Because of you, we continue to make major gains in Texas.

Nothing says Thanksgiving like the scent of pies wafting through the house.