Since I’m Canadian, I don’t completely understand things like gerrymandering. But can they actually arrest an elected representative for not being in the states? It blew my mind when I read those words.
Girl, the roads go north/south, east/west! You can’t really get lost if you know where you’re going in relation to where you are!! And there’s Marfa and the hill country!! Never mind the glorious food and gorgeous fresh fruit in the valley!!!
I know, there’s that RED business, but keep fighting for the other stuff!!
Same. I don’t think people in other states identify as strongly as we do here in Texas. I am an American first but I am also a Texan. Such a beautiful state. I hope we can turn it back to blue soon. Molly Ives would have been awesome to have around during these astounding times.
Texas USED to be a wonderful place. Lived in Houston for years. Left before it all went to shit. Now I worry about the friends I left behind. So very sad. 'Wheels" Abbott needs to be secured in his wheelchair and rolled out onto the 610 loop, and left there in rush hour traffic. Just kidding?
I thought the same thing! Does he not recall that a few short days ago, Mike Johnson sent congress packing so they wouldn't vote on the RumpEnstien reveal?
And Paxton should be in prison but he knows some billionaires. His wife just divorced him Texas needs to divorce him for good. He and Trump are a lot alike they are criminals.
I live in Texas, but not for long. I will never live in a Republican state again. I was raised Republican, but I am more of a middle-of-the-road humanist now. I cannot stand what’s happening. Cheeto boy makes me nauseous.
Ken Paxton is the COWARD!!! Because he is AFRAID of Free and Fair Elections! He knows he CANNOT win a Free and Fair elections so he CHEATS to try to win! Ken Paxton is a COWARD! LIARS and CHEATERS = Texas Republicans!!!!
Thank you to the courage of the Democrat lawmakers in Texas...and thank you, Aaron, for your dedication "through it all" to keep us informed. And I sure hope you get some good rest soon..we want you to be well, even in the middle of more chaos...
The only cowards here is the Texas GOP that keeps giving a crook like Paxton a pass instead of toss him out on his sorry ass like they should have a long time ago.
Take care of yourself Aaron, you sound really tired & as a mom to a 34 yr old man, I tell you as a mother, get some rest! The news will be here! That said, thank you, thank you for all you do with your work to keep us informed in an unbiased way. I read your Dad’s substack, too. Glad you got to be there with him this weekend for his award. Tx Dems have used the disappearing act before & I love it! Just watch Paxton try to arrest them!
"With grit and gratitude", perfect, thank you!!
I agree!
Thank God for them!! it’s so disheartening living in Texas with this administration, I love being a Texan just not the politics….
As Texans, we are living under a regime in our state and in our nation. The only way Repugs can win is to cheat. Go Texas Dems!
Since I’m Canadian, I don’t completely understand things like gerrymandering. But can they actually arrest an elected representative for not being in the states? It blew my mind when I read those words.
Amy K, this is not the first time that Texas elected Democrats have left the state to deny the Republicans a legally binding vote for an authoritarian bill. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/04/a-look-back-at-when-texas-house-democrats-walked-out-in-2021-to-block-gop-voting-bill/ Can they be arrested and forced to return? Under Texas law yes, but only if they can be found.
I hope the people in Texas are protesting.
Vigilantes Inc - details how republicons cheated from every angle. Really worth watching.
https://youtu.be/P_XdtAQXnGE?si=UzmOeWQzRIVMQbQg
Same here in Tennessee.
Your whole country is under a REGIME!
My country?
Amen, from North Texas. The eyes of Texas, and of the entire country are on
those who, as Kenneth Paxton was trying NOT to say, think that they ARE obeying
the law while go about trying to obliterate it.
Girl, the roads go north/south, east/west! You can’t really get lost if you know where you’re going in relation to where you are!! And there’s Marfa and the hill country!! Never mind the glorious food and gorgeous fresh fruit in the valley!!!
I know, there’s that RED business, but keep fighting for the other stuff!!
It’s disheartening living in the US with this administration. Actually more than disheartening, it’s terrifying.
Same. I don’t think people in other states identify as strongly as we do here in Texas. I am an American first but I am also a Texan. Such a beautiful state. I hope we can turn it back to blue soon. Molly Ives would have been awesome to have around during these astounding times.
It must be difficult to cope.
Texas USED to be a wonderful place. Lived in Houston for years. Left before it all went to shit. Now I worry about the friends I left behind. So very sad. 'Wheels" Abbott needs to be secured in his wheelchair and rolled out onto the 610 loop, and left there in rush hour traffic. Just kidding?
Paxton said no one is above the law!? That's funny does that include his filthy lying pedo president??
Not to mention Paxton - he is a criminal as well, bailed out by the disgusting Dan Patrick.
He's also been cheating on his wife. Been having an affair for a long time. Think they are separated now.
He is so repulsive - I cannot understand why any woman would choose to be with him. I think his estranged wife plans to divorce him.
Cheating on his wife with what? is the question…
They’re getting a divorce.
I thought the same thing! Does he not recall that a few short days ago, Mike Johnson sent congress packing so they wouldn't vote on the RumpEnstien reveal?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
~ George Orwell's Animal Farm
Evidently he considers himself above both criminal and moral law.
This whole regimes MO is rules for thee not for me!
The biggest bunch of sadistic, criminal hypocrites I've ever seen.
So Republicans can run and not release files, but in Texas Democrats can leave and their arrests are being issued!🤔
What the heck would he arrest them for? Their cleverness?
Yes and other “trumped” up charges.
👏👏👏 🤣🤣
I literally make’s no sense but MAGA brainwashed people think this is what they can do 🤯
Ken Paxton should be in jail! Keep pushing dude. 🙄
And Paxton should be in prison but he knows some billionaires. His wife just divorced him Texas needs to divorce him for good. He and Trump are a lot alike they are criminals.
Thank you, Aaron. To arrest those who think they are above the law, the effort should begin right at the top , with Donald J. Trump.
Indeed !!
I live in Texas, but not for long. I will never live in a Republican state again. I was raised Republican, but I am more of a middle-of-the-road humanist now. I cannot stand what’s happening. Cheeto boy makes me nauseous.
My wife and I left for a very blue state (Washington state) a few years back and have ZERO regrets.
Ken Paxton is the COWARD!!! Because he is AFRAID of Free and Fair Elections! He knows he CANNOT win a Free and Fair elections so he CHEATS to try to win! Ken Paxton is a COWARD! LIARS and CHEATERS = Texas Republicans!!!!
Paxton is a Punk and is playing Political Theater.
Your readers are grateful for all you do for democracy, Aaron.
So I guess those Republicans who closed down the Legislature in Washington early to avoid touching the latest Trump conundrum are cowards.
I'm surprised Ken Paxton has a spare moment to attack Dems between defending his mortgage fraud charges and committing adultery.
Thanks for all you do… and stay safe and healthy ❤️
Thank you to the courage of the Democrat lawmakers in Texas...and thank you, Aaron, for your dedication "through it all" to keep us informed. And I sure hope you get some good rest soon..we want you to be well, even in the middle of more chaos...
The only cowards here is the Texas GOP that keeps giving a crook like Paxton a pass instead of toss him out on his sorry ass like they should have a long time ago.
Take care of yourself Aaron, you sound really tired & as a mom to a 34 yr old man, I tell you as a mother, get some rest! The news will be here! That said, thank you, thank you for all you do with your work to keep us informed in an unbiased way. I read your Dad’s substack, too. Glad you got to be there with him this weekend for his award. Tx Dems have used the disappearing act before & I love it! Just watch Paxton try to arrest them!