Texas Democrats return to Austin after fighting back against Trump and Republican Governor.

Texas Dems are returning to the state Capitol to end their walkout over a Republican-led redistricting plan, while California Democrats are simultaneously initiating efforts to approve a new electoral map.

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House GOP advances Trump megabill after dramatic overnight vote...

Only one Republican voted against it...

Final vote is still pending as Democrat Congressman Jeffries gives his marathon speech.

Legislature Mandates Sheriff-ICE Cooperation in Jails or Streets...

www.texasobserver.org/legislature-...

Sadly, public schools will suffer...

Texas House passes Abbott’s voucher bill...

www.offthekuff.com/wp/?p=118516

Texas moves closer to banning chips, soda and candy from food stamp program...

www.msn.com/en-us/health...

Tuesday AM and Senator Booker is still going...

Democratic Senator Cory Booker started a filibuster of the U.S. Senate at 7 pm last night…

Booker said he’s shutting down the Senate to protest Trump’s actions…

He says he’ll continue the filibuster as long as he’s physically able…

Let's call our member of Congress tomorrow and fight back:

Congressional Switchboard (202) 224-3121. Ask for your House member or Senator. (Look up name ahead of time)

Main topics: Federal payment system, tariffs, federal freeze on science grants & Medicaid Portal, DOGE accessing private records.

Trump to freeze federal aid, likely causing widespread disruption...

Medicare and Social Security will be unaffected. But there was no explanation of whether the pause would affect Medicaid, food stamps, disaster assistance and other programs.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Texas State Rep James Talarico says...

Two billionaires are trying to take over our state government...

https://buff.ly/4ajWXLI

Most of new power in Texas grid in 2025 will come from Clean Energy

Solar = 17,745 MW
Battery = 10,013 MW
Wind = 1,175 MW
Gas = 694 MW
Coal = 0 MW

The free market isn't working too well for dinosaur fossil-fuel power plants

*Source: Houston Chronicle 1-16-25

Surrounded by tornado warnings all day in SE Texas...

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At least Texas Republican Governor Abbott hasn't issued an executive order:

"To make thinking a crime... Yet!"

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Hope everyone is staying safe this holiday season.

Photos from our family farm where we relax by horseback riding during these hectic, stressful political times...