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Senator Dan Patrick (Houston) – evidently the resident jackass of the Texas Senate, judging by his recent antics – has done it again. A few days ago, Patrick invited mockery and ire from his fellow Senators by suggesting that he can cut the Texas state budget by over $3 billion, something that no other organization or public figure has been able to do as of yet without also proposing to cut many important social...

For those of you with the good sense to stay away from political news of late, you may want to actually pay attention to this one. As you are no doubt aware, somewhat-interested citizen, the Texas Legislature convenes every two years. During this six-month gallivant through the time-honored traditions of glad-handing, grand-standing, good-timing, soap-boxing and general ballyhoo, various bills are brought up for debate and possible passage. Thousands of bills are filed every session, but...