On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced he had appointed Deirdre Delisi, his former Chief of Staff, as the new Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). As of today, I will not vote to confirm her appointment in the next Legislative session.

Monday, April 28 is the 20th commemoration of Workers Memorial Day, an observance that most Texans have probably never heard of. To working families, though, the subject is one of deep and lasting concern as the labor movement pauses to remember the victims of workplace fatalities and rededicate ourselves toward preventing future deaths on the job.

The state is confronting the challenges at the border with a primary emphasis on prevention. And while barriers can be effective in certain heavily-trafficked areas, closely coordinated local, state and federal law enforcement resources give us our best chance to hit our target: reduce crime and a secure border

A new report from Washington contains some incredibly short-sighted recommendations for solving our country's infrastructure challenges.

Disappointment, Confusion, Frustration, Concern. No, it's not a spelling list, it's a list of the emotions felt a few days ago when we learned that Governor Perry had vetoed the School Bus Idling bill. The bill, designed to protect Texas children from exposure to dangerous air pollutants, was widely supported by legislators in both chambers.

Eminent domain is one of the most hotly debated issues in recent memory. While most Texans agree government must occasionally take property to build roads, water lines, power lines and other public projects, many would likewise agree property owners should be fairly compensated for their loss.

The cause for which those who fought and died in their struggle for Texas' independence was treated with the utmost contempt at the close of the 80th session of the Texas Legislature.

Krusee's Sunday night (Monday morning) personal privilege speech to the House.

House members shouldn't kid themselves. Speaker Tom Craddick has badly tarnished the reputation of the House. Not only has he flouted the House's own rules, but he has abused the state's corporate prohibition and speaker statute and blocked needed tightening of the corporate and union prohibition.

Mr. Speaker and members, I stand before you tonight for one reason and one reason only, and that's because I love this Texas House. I love every member in here. I've come to appreciate every different point of view that's expressed here.

Members, over the past week's time I have expressed both privately and publicly to Speaker Craddick that it is time for a new speaker of the Texas House.