Democratic Texas Legislators Embark on 'Vegas Protest Tour'
In a dramatic display of political theatrics, Democratic state legislators from Texas have once again traded the confines of Austin for the bright lights of Las Vegas. Their mission? To oppose the expansion of legalized gambling in Texas, which they argue threatens the moral fabric of the state. This latest stunt, dubbed the “Vegas Protest Tour,” follows their 2021 escape to Illinois to protest gerrymandering—a move celebrated in some circles as a victory.
Legislators' Statements and Strategies
"We're taking a firm stand," stated State Rep. Dolores "Dolly" McRighteous from a lavish suite at the Venetian. "Gambling is a vice that consumes the dreams of honest Texans. We couldn't stay in Austin and fight this battle with reliable Wi-Fi and ergonomic chairs. So, we chose Las Vegas, surrounded by the very temptations we oppose, to understand their dangers firsthand."
Their strategy is as audacious as it is contradictory. By refusing to return and thus denying a quorum, they have halted a bill that would authorize casinos in major Texas cities like Dallas and Houston. Sponsored by Governor Greg Ab...