Hopson switch hurts Democratic hopes
State Rep. Chuck Hopson of Jacksonville is switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party today, setting back Democratic hopes of winning the Texas House. A press release from Hopson’s … MORE | COMMENTS (29)
Sales tax slide continues
It was another double-digit decline for Texas’ sales tax collections in October, Comptroller Susan Combs reported on Friday. The state’s October collections, which reflect sales in September, … MORE | COMMENTS (11)
Hopson said to be switching to Republican Party
Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, said this morning that Rep. Chuck Hopson of Jacksonville has told colleagues he is switching from the Democratic to Republican Party. Hopson was facing a very tough re-election … MORE | COMMENTS (3)
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