Texas House candidate Kyle Biedermann blasts expulsion of Bryan Slaton, removed for having sex with a drunk intern
In a statement, Biedermann said the point he was trying to make was that leaders “selectively punish impropriety.” Full Story
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Texas secessionists feel more emboldened than ever
At a recent conference that featured a sitting state senator, so-called “TEXIT” supporters celebrated their movement’s incremental gains. Full Story
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No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede. Full Story
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Reps. Kyle Biedermann and Jason Isaac talk school funding, sexual harassment and Speaker Straus
Watch the full video of our conversation with state Reps. Kyle Biedermann and Jason Isaac in San Marcos. Or check out our recap below. Full Story
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Lawmaker behind anonymous Facebook page that campaigned against local bond
A state representative launched an anonymous Facebook page to lobby against a parks bond in his hometown of Fredericksburg. The bond lost by 100 votes. The city's mayor called the campaign "totally wrong." Full Story
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Muslim leaders denounce "intolerance" as lawmakers hold "Islamic Terrorism" event
As Republican lawmakers met for a "homeland security summit," Muslim leaders said state Rep. Kyle Biedermann discriminated against them in sending a letter to poll their beliefs. Full Story
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Texas lawmaker sends letter to "Islamic Leaders" surveying their beliefs
Freshman state Rep. Kyle Biedermann sent a letter to mosque leaders and Muslim student associations in order to poll them about their beliefs ahead of Texas Muslim Capitol Day. Full Story
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A Conversation with Incoming House Members (Video)
Full video of our 9/15 conversation with three incoming members of the Texas House: Republican Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg and Democrats Lina Ortega of El Paso and Gina Hinojosa of Austin. Full Story
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