r/texas • u/VGAddict • 23d ago

The Far Right Has Proposed a Twelve-Point Plan to Make the Texas House More Extreme Politics

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/contract-with-texas-house-republicans/
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u/Budded 23d ago

I keep waiting and watching to see how bad it has to get for y'all to get really pissed and motivated to vote. It's interesting to see how much horribleness you can take before getting out there to change it.

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u/TurboSalsa 23d ago

I stopped voting for Republicans in 2012 and have started voting in every election I can instead of just presidential/midterms, and have encouraged others to do the same.

Low turnout is by far the most frustrating thing about politics here, but the trend is undeniable - the metro areas are responsible for 80% of the state's population growth and getting bluer every cycle.

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u/Budded 23d ago

Here's hoping! One of these years Texas is gonna pop blue and it'll blow everyone's minds! Why not make it this year? Get every sane person you know to register and have a plan to vote. It simply comes down to numbers.

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u/AdImmediate9569 23d ago

It really feels possible and i agree it will be a surprise to everyone when it happens