Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan, Democrats Remain in New Mexico

WOAI/San Antonio News ^ | July 29, 2003 | Jim Forsyth

[MeekOneGOP]

Here is a list of recent articles on Redistricting:

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07-29-2003
Democrats bolt again – to New Mexico
(Senators trying to halt new special session on redistricting)

Link to pics of the 11 Democrat Senators that Obstructed Redistricting
(Post #4)

07-28-2003
Session ends as 11 Democrats slip out
(Dem's Flee state again!)

07-26-2003
GOP effort to redraw districts is crushed
[Texas redistricting]

07-24-2003
Democrats may be free to flee - constitutionally protected, says lawyer

07-24-2003
As new Texas redistricting map offered,
Dewhurst says compromise is in the air

07-23-2003
Committee passes redistricting bill (Texas)

07-23-2003
Texas Republican Senators Forge Ahead on Congressional Redistricting Plans

07-19-2003
[Texas] Senators talk of boycotting any redistricting session
Mr. Dewhurst said he would be on solid ground in working around the Senate tradition requiring a two-thirds vote to take up a bill. The late Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, a Democrat, did the same thing in a 1992 special session on legislative redistricting, Mr. Dewhurst said.

07-18-2003
New map, same pain for Dems
(Texas Redistricting fun)

07-17-2003
New map surfacing in Texas Senate

07-16-2003
Dewhurst at crossroads on redistricting in Texas Senate

07-15-2003
Ratliff joins Democrats to oppose redistricting
The state Republican Party was quick to point out that the [2/3rd’s] rule has been abandoned on occasion – such as when the Senate took up a state senatorial redistricting plan in 1992.

07-09-2003
DROP IT -- Redistricting would benefit few Texans, harm many
(Editorial)

07-08-2003
Senators have problems with House redistricting map - Texas redistricting

07-08-2003
House passes remap
Veteran Democrats may lose seats if bill goes through Senate

Above article is worthy of showing that a picture indeed is worth a thousand words:
First the Chicken D’s run away to Ardmore, Oklahoma. That didn’t work, so here they are,
still having a fit during the Redistricting debate:

As King began his argument for the new congressional boundaries Monday afternoon, about 30 Democrats in the gallery donned white socks as hand puppets to mock King. Every time he spoke, the little white mouths flapped.

07-07-2003
TEXAS REDISTRICTING--Vote TONIGHT!

07-07-2003
Race rhetoric stokes Texas redistricting fire

07-07-2003
Tension may soar as map debate hits House floor - Texas redistricting

07-06-2003
House panel quickly passes Republican redistricting plan -
map likely to unseat six Democrats

07-04-2003
New GOP map restores (Rep. Martin Frost's) district

07-03-2003
Republicans pull proposed map - redistricting

07-03-2003
Chamber of Commerce and GI Forum Hire Temps to Testify

07-02-2003
The Great Texas Power Grab - redistricting

07-01-2003
Tx Democrats Trying Fight, Not Flight, Over Districts
(The-Terrific-Texan-Special-Session)

[Coop]

the judicial reapportionment was a stop-gap measure so that the 2002 elections could proceed until the legislature could do its constitutional duty.

Interesting. Do you have a source for this?

[rollo tomasi]

Will be calling Hutchinson and Cornyn to pressure Bush to grow some balls and enforce Article 4 Section 4. The Nazis did this same tactic and it worked for them. Enough of this appeasement crap. Time to play nuclear hardball Mr. President and send the US Marshals.

For Hutch. the Wash. DC # is :202-224-5922

For Cornyn the Wash. DC # is :202-224-2934

[CedarDave]

BUMP to add NM to list of topics.

Albuquerque Journal article posted here.

[hocndoc]

For those who like to Freep in person, there will be a meeting at Rhodes Elementary, 5714 N. Knoll in San Antonio at 2PM this afternoon. The San Antonio area Representatives, Casteel, Corte, Jones, and Mercer will be there to discuss the harm the Dems are doing to our school finances, with the public and the press.

If at all possible, please show up and wear red!!!

(More details and driving directions are on the Texas Profile page.)

(Sorry if I pinged anyone and shouldn't have or missed someone I should have pinged)

[Liz]

The Pubbies need to play hardball. The absconding Dims should be charged with:

(1) theft of government services,

(2) misuse of office,

(3) misappropriation of tax funds,

(4) abuse of public office,

(5) receiving illegal gratuities,

(6) filing false documents,

(7) abuse of government power,

(8) conflict of interest

(9) possible FEC violations

(10) violating the oath of office.

[ChefKeith]

Luxurious Trappings of Texas' Fugitive Senators-Reach Them By Phone, Fax & Email


TEXAS' FUGITIVE DEMOCRAT SENATORS ARE HOLED UP AT THE MOST EXPENSIVE, TOP OF THE LINE MARRIOTT PROPERTY IN NEW MEXICO

Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://www.marriott.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=ABQMC

During the House Democrats' stay in Oklahoma to evade the law and a vote on redistricting, the State of Texas lost almost $705,000* in the four days the Legislature was held hostage by a lack of a quorum.
*Source: State Rep. Ken Paxton¹s office, 5/16/03

THIS MARRIOTT OFFERS ONLY THE BEST FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVES

Indoor and outdoor pool, Health club, Whirlpool, Sauna
Pay Per View Movies
Wet bar in some rooms
Santa Ana Casino (9 mi)
Sandia Casino (2 mi)
Golfing: Arroyo Del Oso (18 holes; 6450 yards; 72 par; 19 miles away)
Isletta Eagle Golf Course (18 holes; 7100 yards; 72 par; 15 miles away)
Los Altos Golf Course (18 holes; 6459 yards; 71 par; 10 miles away)
Paradise Hills Golf (18 holes; 5 miles away)
The question the Dems want to know is how many bunkers do these courses have!

CONTACT THEM NOW

Hotel phone 505-821-3333
Hotel Fax 505-828-0230

Fugitives:
Sen. Royce West
Sen. Frank Madla
Sen. Eddie Lucio
Sen. Rodney Ellis (Houston)
Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Sen. Juan Hinojosa
Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos
Sen. Mario Gallegos
Sen. Eliot Shapleigh
Sen. Letticia Van de Putte
Sen. John Whitmire
Designated Driver: Rep. Gabi Canales (Unconfirmed)

EMAIL ALL OF THEM

royce.west@senate.state.tx.us, frank.madla@senate.state.tx.us, eddie.lucio@senate.state.tx.us, rodney.ellis@senate.state.tx.us, judith.zaffirini@senate.state.tx.us, juan.hinojosa@senate.state.tx.us, gonzalo.barrientos@senate.state.tx.us, mario.gallegos@senate.state.tx.us, eliot.shapleigh@senate.state.tx.us, leticia.vandeputte@senate.state.tx.us, john.whitmire@senate.state.tx.us, jwhitmire@lockeliddell.com

[ALOHA RONNIE]

NEVER FORGET

...T'was Members of Germany's National Socialist Party during the 1930's that walked out of Germany's Parliament when they didn't get what they wanted...

...that eventually led to a Chancellor ADOLF HITLER and a World War.

Now HILLARY ascends.


NEVER FORGET

[Political Junkie Too]

I thought that was common knowledge by now since this debate has been going on since the census. Why else would the courts intervene? The legislature couldn't come to an agreement (like now), so the courts stepped in to put a plan in place in time for 2002.

The debate is whether that court plan counts as the final plan or whether the legislature still has the responsibility to reapportion. Of course, the Democrats want to see the court plan remain as it essentially freezes the Democrats' gerrymandered plan from 1991. The Republicans want a new plan that represents the change in TX politics since then. Those TX changes are that Republicans are now the majority but still hold a minority of seats in the House because of the 1991 apportionment.

-PJ

[Coop]

The debate is whether that court plan counts as the final plan or whether the legislature still has the responsibility to reapportion.

Okay, that's my understanding. I interpreted your previous comment as the court specifically stated the latter.

[D-fendr]

"We care so much for the poor folks we took a private jet to a free vacation in a luxury hotel."

–Texas Democrats

[El Gato]

We feel so strongly about it that it forced us to use our constitutional right to break quorum to bring this to the public and to the legislative leadership," said Whitmire,

This guy, and the rest, have been taking lessons from Clinton. There is no "constitutional right to break quorum". If there was there wouldn't be the second part of the quorum provision, which gives the remaining members the power to compell attendence! From the Texas Consitution:

Article 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Section 10 - QUORUM; ADJOURNMENTS FROM DAY TO DAY; COMPELLING ATTENDANCE

Two-thirds of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide.

[El Gato]

I don't get it. What is the point of passing the SAME bill yet again ???????

It's a new session and all bills that did not pass both houses of the legislature died at the end of the earlier session. Thus they have to be reintroduced and passed again, if they passed one house the first time.

[El Gato]

(10) violating the oath of office.

If that was a crime, which it should be, most of the local, state and national politicians would be in jail. Very few of them "support and defend the Constitution of the United States" as required by virtually all of their oathes. Putting them in jail would, IMHO, be a "Good Thing".

[Liz]

If... (violating the oath of office)....was a crime, which it should be.....

It most certainly is a crime. In one very recent case the Feds, looking for evidence of wrongdoing, asked to see the oath taken by political appointees who are accused of using their offices for personal gain.

Taxpayers must demand the Texas Dims adhere to their sworn oaths or face the consequences.

[MeekOneGOP]

. . . Thus they have to be reintroduced and passed again, if they passed one house the first time.

Ah! I understand now. Thanks !

[Joy Angela]

NEVER FORGET

...T'was Members of Germany's National Socialist Party during the 1930's that walked out of Germany's Parliament when they didn't get what they wanted...

...that eventually led to a Chancellor ADOLF HITLER and a World War.

Now HILLARY ascends.

NEVER FORGET

Hillary Rodham Clinton...
LIVING HISTORY