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From left to right, Representatives Gene Wu, Penny Morales Shaw, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Ann Johnson, Jon Rosenthal, Christina Morales, and moderator Nancy Sims. This past Tuesday, July 15, ROADwomen and Southwest Democrats hosted a joint Legislative Recap Panel, moderated by Nancy Sims, University of Houston lecturer on Political Science. This was not going to be an evening of high fives for progressive or even moderate, wins. Few states can match Texas for Most Dysfunctional Legislature. That said, while around 200 bills passed the state senate, considerably fewer made it through the House . If Democrats are able to flex at all, it is among the congressional reps. If Texas has a chance to turn a corner it will be there and of course, if the composition of the Senate could change in the event of John Cornyn’s seat falling to a Democrat. Even then, none of this means that the Abbott machinery would be crippled. The state is replete with craven power holders who are most assuredly un...

  How to help those suffering from the brutal floods in Central Texas. Team Rubicon has a comprehensive list of resources for helping and for those who need help: https://teamrubiconusa.org/news-and-stories/how-to-help-texas-flood-victims-and-survivors/ In person events Tonight! I can’t tout this highly enough: Legislative Recap Panel Co-hosted by ROADwomen and Southwest Democrats  at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Pecore School at 6:15 (register and mix) and kicking off at 6:30. The panel discussion will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly from the recent session as well as what to expect from the upcoming special session called by Greg Abbott. https://www.mobilize.us/hcdp/event/805070/ Panel moderator: University of Houston Professor Nancy Sims Panelists: • State Representative  Ann Johnson • State Representative Christina Morales • State Representative Jon Rosenthal • State Representative Penny Shaw • State Representative Lauren...