Kathy Walt

Kathy Walt
achieve funding goals increased question seen since texas
The question is, did they achieve the goals that were set out for them? Did they do the work? And I think they did. We've seen increased funding for Texas since the consultants were hired.
authority call governor national
Well (expletive). Colley doesn't have the authority to call out the national guard. Only the governor does. This kind of (expletive) has been going on all day.
crossed dressed incident indeed members mexican military thugs whether
Whether indeed members of the Mexican military crossed into Texas, or they were thugs dressed up as Mexican military, the incident is unacceptable and troubling.
address court focus good governor leadership property reason supreme tax
There's a very good reason that right now the focus is on property tax reduction, and that is because the governor and the leadership see it as the way to address the Supreme Court mandate.
areas directed disaster equipment governor location moved occurred planning possible quickly since
There's been a whole lot of disaster planning that has occurred since 1998, and what the governor has directed . . . is to pre-position assets, firefighters and equipment in location so they can be moved as quickly as possible to areas that have the need.
governor legal matter system time weigh wrong
This is still a legal matter and I think it would be the wrong time for the governor to weigh in. Let's let the legal system work.
addressing bill desk open willing
Once there is a bill on his desk addressing that, he's willing to open it to other issues.
attacks attention media people political sick solving tired washington worried
People are sick and tired of political attacks from Washington politicians who are more worried about getting media attention than in solving problems.
law mentally moment pray ready review student test wants
If the student wants to review mentally to get ready for a test or pray silently, they can. The law does not set it up specifically as a moment for prayer.
approach focused taking time
He has decided, at least for the time being, that taking a more focused approach is better.
aware certainly decisions staff
He certainly is aware of who we hired. But decisions are made more at the staff level.
aware confidence criminal enhance issues justice looking public
He established the council, as he said at the time, to get recommendations to enhance public confidence in the criminal justice system. He's aware that (eyewitness identification) is one of the issues they're looking at.
flooding potential preparing
We're preparing for potential inland flooding and tornadoes.
anyone assumption available floor meet money number room
His assumption that anyone with money could use the room is incorrect. It was made available because they (lawmakers) were in session. He wanted to meet with a number of legislators who, frankly, were probably on the floor at that time.