Andy Teas

“The government has also argued that I must accept this as true because they said it, and they are the government…I respectfully suggest that the petition is frivolous.” The judge who wrote this is a Bush appointee and two-time Scalia clerk.

The message of Trump’s letter to the prime minister of Norway signals that the president “genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him,” @anneapplebaum argues. theatln.tc/P354UMw6

On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @ateas contends Tariffs have consistently failed to work in the past and as imposed by @realDonaldTrump without Congressional approval, are likely to be invalidated by SCOTUS. @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp

On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @ateas says Texas is the national epicenter of Americans without healthcare insurance, but also says a majority of voters have no appetite for universal, government funded coverage. @FOX26Houston

@stockhunterOTC @GrooganFox26 @realDonaldTrump @FOX26Houston “You’re.” And, yes, especially Groucho, although I think Harpo was underrated.

@GrooganFox26 @ateas @realDonaldTrump @FOX26Houston Your such a Marxist!

On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @ateas capsulized the @realDonaldTrump administration’s self inflicted, media deportation debacle that has the President underwater on immigration policy. @FOX26Houston more at KRIV.Fox/wyp

On the latest edition of “What’s Your Point?” Commentator @ateas offers explanatory metrics to explain why @realDonaldTrump is under water with voters. Groceries, Childcare, Housing -all up substantially as affordability gap widens. @FOX26Houston

Great Saturday panel discussion with Moderator @BillKingHouston and @jw_diamond of the @BakerInstitute for Public Policy about the State of the Texas Budget, future economic trends, and tax public policy in front of a really smart crowd of 300 from the thousands who read Bill’s blog! All-star lineup included Houston Mayor @whitmire_john, who made the right decision not to raise property taxes in Houston versus watching a 20% rate hike go down in flames in Austin by Austin voters! (68% No to 32% Yes). Good infrastructure panel with Commissioner @TomSRamsey2 and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett @EdEmmett. Political panel with Rice’s @MarkPJonesTX and @ateas! Audience was packed with public policy heavyweights like Robert Eckels (@JudgeEckels), Charles C. Foster (@charlescfoster), Orlando Sanchez (@orlando_sanchez), media members, etc… Excellent event! #txlege #kingblog

Decent voter turnout in an off-year election? Texas Democrats are fired up. | Opinion houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outloo… via @houstonchron

@TexasLonghorns 🤘🏻

drop a “🤘” for a chance to win some swag! #HookEm

Good reminder today that not everything is a partisan issue as we talked about how decisions made in the recent session will impact West Houston businesses with @LaceyHullTx and @VoteAnnJohnson at the @HoustonWestCOC Legislative Lunch

How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact nytimes.com/2025/05/01/opi…

Today, we unequivocally and unapologetically reaffirm, to the United States of America and to the World, the following undeniable and indisputable facts. We ask all Americans, including all elected officials from all Parties and all levels of Government, to join us by sharing and reposting this message for the World to see: 🇺🇸 Three years ago today, Vladimir Putin illegally invaded Ukraine without justification and without provocation.   🇺🇸 The United States of America stands for the Rule of Law, and respects and defends the borders and territorial sovereignty of all Freedom-Loving Nations.   🇺🇸 Ukraine is an independent, sovereign, and freedom-loving nation, and is an ally of the United States of America and the Free World.   🇺🇸 Vladimir Putin, through his illegal invasions, genocide, kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of innocent civilians, including women and children, is an enemy of the United States of America and the Free World.   🇺🇸 The United States of America stands with Democracies and opposes Dictatorships. 🇺🇸 Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the Legitimately Elected President of Ukraine through a free and fair election.   🇺🇸 Vladimir Putin is an Unelected Dictator who imprisons his political opponents and who has never held a free and fair election.   🇺🇸 The Ukrainian election has been delayed because Ukraine is under daily relentlessly bombings, over 200 per day, by Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine is in a State of 24/7 Martial Law.   🇺🇸 Ukraine will hold their elections as soon as Vladimir Putin stops his unprovoked, unjustified daily bombings inside Ukraine. 🇺🇸 If Putin is rewarded for his illegal invasion and genocide, this will serve as a green-light incentive to other Dictators, such as CCP Chairman Xi Jinping, to pursue their own conquests (i.e. Taiwan), which will lead to more instability across the Globe. 🇺🇸 Dictators like Vladimir Putin are the Adult Versions of the School Yard Bullies that we all confronted in Grade School. And they must be dealt with in the same exact way. There is Peace through Strength, and there is War through Weakness. There is no magical third option.   #PeaceThroughStrength

.⁦@Harvard⁩ Professor Tom Patterson presenting at ⁦@TCCTA⁩ on checks and balances with the Trump presidency ⁦@HccSgovt⁩

Rice Professor @MarkPJonesTX presenting on public opinion research at today’s @TCCTA conference

Officially a doctor, or PhDONE (I think is what they say). So grateful to @LindaSkitka and all the help I've received these past few years

In @nytopinion During his confirmation hearings, Pete Hegseth “repeatedly said he was going to defend the meritocracy. In what kind of meritocracy is being a Fox TV host preparation for being secretary of defense?” our columnist @nytdavidbrooks writes. nyti.ms/4agReqf

POLITICAL SCIENCE MYSTERY: Why do partisans who feel colder toward the opposing political party seem LESS supportive of antidemocratic actions against them (e.g., closing polling stations)? Intuitively, dislike = more norm violations. What’s going on?🧵

Excellent briefing on city government for my @HccSgovt Spring Branch class from @HoustonTX City Council member @AmyPeck @WeAreHCCS @HccNorthwest

Fortunate to have Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Justice Michelle @JudgeSlaughter briefing my students this morning on the Texas judicial system. She wrote the concurring opinion in the case we’re studying this week. @HccSgovt @WeAreHCCS

Terrific briefing for my Texas Government class this morning from State Representative ⁦⁦@LaceyHullTx⁩ Rep. Hull is working on so many issues right now, and was able to give students a true insider perspective. ⁦@HccSgovt⁩ ⁦@WeAreHCCS⁩