Every good dictator has to have their secret police force. Evidently, for House Speaker Tom Craddick (R-Midland), former State Representatives Ron Wilson (who by the way is not on the state payroll) and Terry Keel (now House Parliamentarian) have added this to their ever-growing resumes (cue interlude from Evita…now):
Robert said he wanted to speak with security directly, and instead of security, Delee sent Terry Keel and Ron Wilson! Robert says Wilson came down the hallway wearing a big black shirt and sunglasses, even though they were indoors. But Keel (who is now House Parliamentarian) did the talking. He let Robert in to the lounge, to shoot what he wanted. We were thrilled to get what we could get, but would have loved anyone from the Speaker’s office to go on camera. We were denied.
So in the 6pm story you are about to see, you’ll see video of the construction going on in the lounge, made possible by Terry Keel and photog Robert, who challenged Delee on security and got Keel and Wilson instead.
Can someone explain to me exactly how it fits into the job description of the House Parliamentarian/Legislative Council attorney Terry Keel and legislative vagrant Ron Wilson to be doing this? What the hell is Ron Wilson doing being involved in something like this anyway? I thought he was off the state payroll? Is he volunteering his time playing “bad cop” for Tom Craddick. And sunglasses indoors is sooooooo 1990s.
How is he authorized, by any statute or any law or anything to be hanging around, even if it is just for show as Terry Keel’s muscle?
November 24, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Religious Attack on Science in Texas. Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former state rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the Capitol with parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted some reminiscences from Texas bloggers and
November 24, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and corporate
November 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and corporate media. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs assembled a few, ahead of Monday’s memorial service. Be sure to also check out
November 24, 2008 at 2:24 am
Religious Attack on Science in Texas. Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and
November 24, 2008 at 2:49 am
Religious Attack on Science in Texas. Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and
November 24, 2008 at 6:02 am
Religious Attack on Science in Texas. Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and
November 24, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Religious Attack on Science in Texas. Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and
November 24, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and corporate
November 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and corporate
December 3, 2008 at 3:19 am
Neil at Texas Liberal says that Galveston was a disaster before as well as after Hurricane Ike. Vince at Capitol Annex poses a couple of questions about Tom Craddick’s Secret Police and asks exactlywhy former State Rep. and ex-deputy parliamentarian Ron Wilson is running around the capitol with Parliamentarian Terry Keel and serving as a media escort/hatchet man for the Speaker. The Texas Blue looks at how Tom DeLay’s gerrymandering of the state has actually made Texas weaker on the national level than a fair apportionment would have. The passing of Jim Mattox prompted a few reminiscences from Texas bloggers and corporate
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