Politics & Policy
May 8, 2015
A Tale of Two Libertarians
They are both libertarian Republicans, but while Jonathan Stickland makes noise in the House, David Simpson is getting things done.
David Simpson
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2014
This Land Is Your Land, Until Dallas Needs It
How a big chunk of East Texas might end up underwater to keep Dallas swimming in growth potential.
Politics & Policy
January 3, 2013
The Simpson Rules Reforms
Before the New Year, David Simpson sent a letter to his House colleagues outlining his suggestions for revising the House Rules. I have considerable admiration for his efforts, and some of his ideas are worth implementing, starting with limiting the presence of committee chairs on Calendars. Simpson is correct in
Politics & Policy
December 11, 2012
Toxic Mike
Last week Michael Quinn Sullivan posted a story on the Empower Texans web site headlined “Toxic Joe.” The reference, of course, is to Joe Straus, the speaker of the House, whom Sullivan has tried to remove from power, with nothing to show for his efforts. The Sullivan-imposed nickname
Politics & Policy
December 10, 2012
Simpson, Eh?
Rep. David Simpson (R-Longview) files to run for Speaker of the House, displacing Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) as the conservative challlenger to Joe Straus (R-San Antonio).