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July 31, 1911
The Waxahachie Daily Light
Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
What is this article about?
The Texas legislative session begins in Austin on July 31, with discussions on redistricting congressional and state districts, appropriation bills, using horse racing metaphors. The article urges focus on state resource development and progress over past political follies.
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THE LEGISLATIVE MILL IS NOW IN OPERATION
Redistricting of the State Will Probably Be Considered During the Session.
Austin, Texas, July 31.-They're off at Austin with a wet track and fair weather. The re-districting bill will give the jockeys a chance to show their talent and when the event is over, many a promising roadster will be left at the post
Likewise the appropriation bill will give the colts an opportunity of playing the grand stand. as well as tax the wisdom of the judges in apportioning the prizes, but the governor has placed a handicap upon the field, which renders it absolutely free from danger.
The legislature, like the harem skirt. is divided but will not. fall: the people are united but badly hobbled, but we are rapidly approaching the day when Texas will lay aside her freakish customs and put on the robes of progress.
The development of the magnificent resources of Texas should now occupy the thought of those who desire to serve the public. In years gone by, many a patriotic Texan had lived in hopes that such a day would come, but they all died fasting. It is the misfortune of Texas that many of her distinguished citizens who are "foremost in a brawl and in all else the least of the Greeks" usually cast the political policies of state but the time has come when politicians who do not care to become wrapped in the merciless shroud of oblivion and then cast into the bin of forgetfulness must move the star of civilization Texasward. God will forgive a politician everything except stupidity.
Congress will, in all probability designate at the present session the number of congressmen Texas is entitled to during the next decade and the work of forming congressional districts will fall to the lot of the present session of the legislature The legislature will also fix the number of state representatives and define the boundary line of each representative district The state senatorial districts, while remaining the same in number, will undoubtedly undergo serious changes in their territory, and when the work is completed, we will have a new constellation in the political firmament.
Redistricting of the State Will Probably Be Considered During the Session.
Austin, Texas, July 31.-They're off at Austin with a wet track and fair weather. The re-districting bill will give the jockeys a chance to show their talent and when the event is over, many a promising roadster will be left at the post
Likewise the appropriation bill will give the colts an opportunity of playing the grand stand. as well as tax the wisdom of the judges in apportioning the prizes, but the governor has placed a handicap upon the field, which renders it absolutely free from danger.
The legislature, like the harem skirt. is divided but will not. fall: the people are united but badly hobbled, but we are rapidly approaching the day when Texas will lay aside her freakish customs and put on the robes of progress.
The development of the magnificent resources of Texas should now occupy the thought of those who desire to serve the public. In years gone by, many a patriotic Texan had lived in hopes that such a day would come, but they all died fasting. It is the misfortune of Texas that many of her distinguished citizens who are "foremost in a brawl and in all else the least of the Greeks" usually cast the political policies of state but the time has come when politicians who do not care to become wrapped in the merciless shroud of oblivion and then cast into the bin of forgetfulness must move the star of civilization Texasward. God will forgive a politician everything except stupidity.
Congress will, in all probability designate at the present session the number of congressmen Texas is entitled to during the next decade and the work of forming congressional districts will fall to the lot of the present session of the legislature The legislature will also fix the number of state representatives and define the boundary line of each representative district The state senatorial districts, while remaining the same in number, will undoubtedly undergo serious changes in their territory, and when the work is completed, we will have a new constellation in the political firmament.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Texas Legislature
Redistricting
Appropriation Bill
State Progress
Political Reform
Where did it happen?
Austin, Texas
Story Details
Location
Austin, Texas
Event Date
July 31
Story Details
The Texas legislature convenes for redistricting and appropriations, metaphorically compared to a horse race; calls for focusing on state development and progress, criticizing past political shortcomings.