Ted Delisi is an Austin-based Republican political consultant. He has directed several legislative, congressional and statewide campaigns in Texas and throughout the country and is a former longtime aide to Gov. Rick Perry.
With a Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Congress committed to securing the border, the question must be asked: Why should the Texas Legislature be in the border security business at all?
Tuesday night's results confirmed an unmistakable trend: Over the last year, Texas wasn't becoming bluer — it was becoming redder. And the reasons why are probably more complex than we think.
