Elsa Alcala

If this doesn’t scare the shit out of you, nothing will. Never Trump.

Texas has never even been able to get a hearing on reducing marijuana penalties in the Texas Senate bc Houston mayoral candidate John Whitmire has chaired the Criminal Justice Committee since 1993 and he refused to allow it.

This is how I vote in Colorado. Without my having to ask for a ballot, I receive my ballot in the mail. I take time to research each issue as I fill in the ballot at home. Then I drop the ballot at a box like this. There are many boxes around town. Easy peazy.

Brent Brewer is scheduled for execution on 11/9 for the murder of Robert Laminack. A juror from the trial has spoken out about the misleading sentencing instructions in death penalty cases and how Mr. Brewer deserves clemency. tinyurl.com/5a26sjf5 #txlege @TCADPdotORG

@SDNTV Yes. Hello. I’m on Threads and Facebook. I post a lot more on Facebook. Hope to see you there!

@TexasElsa Ms. Elsa, are you on other sites for the inevitable implosion of this hell site?

BREAKING: State Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are officially headed to a December runoff in Houston’s mayoral race. trib.al/QxKFLC3

@JayBarrera247 @HoustonChron Whitmire is one of the most arrogant and rudest people I ever had the displeasure with which to deal. He thinks of himself as better than the rest of us. I cannot think of a worst person to be mayor of Houston.

John Whitmire is an American attorney and politician who is the longest-serving current member of the Texas State Senate. Since 1983, he has represented District 15, which includes much of northern Houston. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 through 1982. He also served as the Acting Governor of Texas in 1993 as part of the "Governor for a Day" tradition. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Early Life and Education John Whitmire was born on August 13, 1949, in Hillsboro, Texas. He attended Waltrip High School in Houston and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in political science. He then received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Political Career Whitmire began his political career in 1972 when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. He served in the House for ten years, during which time he chaired the House Appropriations Committee. In 1982, Whitmire was elected to the Texas Senate. He has been re-elected to the Senate every six years since then. He is currently the Senate's longest-serving member. As a senator, Whitmire has served on a number of important committees, including the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, and the Senate Business and Commerce Committee. He has also chaired the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. Whitmire has been a strong advocate for education, healthcare, and criminal justice reform. He has also been a vocal critic of the Republican Party's tax cuts and deregulation efforts. Personal Life Whitmire is married to Becki Whitmire, and they have two children. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Houston. Awards and Recognition Whitmire has received numerous awards for his public service, including the Texas Bar Association's Distinguished Service Award, the Texas Hospital Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Legacy John Whitmire is a respected figure in Texas politics. He is known for his hard work, his integrity, and his commitment to public service. He is a strong advocate for his constituents, and he has a long history of working to improve the lives of Texans.

Brent Brewer will be executed this week. A juror in his case has stated that she was confused by the jury charge, and didn’t believe he should die. The House has voted many times to fix this. The Senate apparently thinks it’s ok to deceive jurors in a #DeathPenalty case. #txlege

The sister of Gary L. Dickerson, who was murdered by Will Speer, has submitted a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles supporting Mr. Speer’s application for clemency. Texas plans to execute Mr. Speer on October 26. tinyurl.com/101123Letter @TexDefender @TCADPdotORG

Unaffordable housing in a city drives homelessness in that city. NOT mental illness or substance use or "loss of community" or unhoused people moving to that city. UNAFFORDABLE HOUSING.

@Grits4Breakfast The illusion of it all

What I don't understand is, if Patrick was going to do this, why didn't they do it on the motion to dismiss up front and avoid all the dirt dredged up in public? If you're just going to take the $3 million dollars and do your paymasters' bidding, why go through the charade?

Is anyone surprised that Texas Republicans let Ken Paxton off the hook for blatant and rampant corruption? We can't expect justice from them. We must #VoteThemOut

How on earth is anyone surprised that #Texas #Republicans aquitted #KenPaxton? This is the party of January 6, the indicted ex-president, the abortion and book banners. Shame on y’all for being so damn naive.

@cltomlinson Yes. Didn’t we all know this already.

OK, very clear now Paxton will remain Texas attorney general. If GOP senators don't think he violated the law by firing the whistleblowers, which is black letter law, then the fix is in. The 14 senators who are blocking impeachment clearly don't care about the law. #txlege

@ChronFalkenberg I do not feel silly because I said this exact thing would happen at the get-go. I am waaay too familiar with Texas Republicans.

Anybody else in Texas feel really silly about now for thinking, even for one second, that justice was possible in politics? #txlege #PaxtonTrial

But for several individuals on death row, relief has not been forthcoming. Join us for a webinar on September 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM CT to learn more about this law and how it has been interpreted by the courts. RSVP here: forms.gle/Wn5DxTENzZqWmd…. @innocencetexas @TexDefender

Ten years ago today (9/1), a groundbreaking new law went into effect in Texas. The "junk science writ" created a pathway for individuals to challenge their convictions by presenting evidence of false or misleading scientific testimony, and it has led to some exonerations.

In MN, prosecutors will seek to lessen sentences of rehabilitated inmates. @MaybellRomero @JudgeWren @CBHessick @WaqarVick @HaroldWallin @AdamKoppekin @GalvinAlmanza startribune.com/minnesota-pros…

@GeorgiannaPros2 @LivingBlueTX @spacecatatx @evanasmith @hollyhansen @DanPatrick Relief from harmful heat is not mutually exclusive. Help those in need, including prisoners. Yet, Texas refuses to help at all, even with a budget surplus.

@LivingBlueTX @spacecatatx @evanasmith @hollyhansen @DanPatrick Why don’t you ensure the elderly and special needs population have aAC conditioners first! #VictimsMatter

“Despite a record surplus, the final state budget did not include money specifically for prison air-conditioning” #txlege nytimes.com/2023/06/29/us/…

Love this. We should all follow suit.

Exactly 🤦🏼‍♀️