What is the break down of GOP vs Dems in TX Chambers?
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:17 am
What is the break down of GOP vs Dems in both TX Chambers?
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So, Dems have 11 Senate Seats, so can they block GOP bills at will ?TexasJohnBoy wrote:I think this is up to date, but I can't confirm right this second...
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_State_Senate
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives
Republicans have close to a 2:1 majority in both houses and also hold the Governors seat. I'd say they should be able to do pretty much anything they like.Beiruty wrote:So, Dems have 11 Senate Seats, so can they block GOP bills at will ?TexasJohnBoy wrote:I think this is up to date, but I can't confirm right this second...
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_State_Senate
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives
You're right, and rather than promote our agendas, we should rely on the judgment of Charles Cotton and the TSRA to set the agenda, as they will know what is achievable and what is pie in the sky.Soccerdad1995 wrote: But when it comes to gun rights, one problem is that we can't even get agreement among the members of this forum on certain issues (open carry, 30.06 signs = trespassing with no further warning, etc.) so I suspect that it is very difficult to get consensus within the party.
Not if the Senate keeps the 3/5 rule of last session.Beiruty wrote:So, Dems have 11 Senate Seats, so can they block GOP bills at will ?TexasJohnBoy wrote:I think this is up to date, but I can't confirm right this second...
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_State_Senate
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives
Beiruty wrote:So GOP has super Majority in both chambers and the Governor seat too. Why Dems bother to file anti-gun bills.
Just in case they can trick Republicans into backing Comrade Joe again.Beiruty wrote:So GOP has super Majority in both chambers and the Governor seat too. Why Dems bother to file anti-gun bills.
oohrah wrote:You're right, and rather than promote our agendas, we should rely on the judgment of Charles Cotton and the TSRA to set the agenda, as they will know what is achievable and what is pie in the sky.Soccerdad1995 wrote: But when it comes to gun rights, one problem is that we can't even get agreement among the members of this forum on certain issues (open carry, 30.06 signs = trespassing with no further warning, etc.) so I suspect that it is very difficult to get consensus within the party.