Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Longtime Democrat Ray "RC" Charles Jones, Sr. Speaks Out Against Double Standard; Ellis and Hidalgo Are Fueling Hate


Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, County Attorney Christian Menefee, and other members of their "CULT-LIKE" political regime have been supporting and funding hate in Harris County, Texas, for many years. IN OTHER NEWS...The Honorable Ray "R.C." Charles Jones, Sr. (top left), the Northside Political Action Group president and a senior political advisor to Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, has dedicated more than 50 years of his life to the Harris County Democratic Party. In this EXCLUSIVE REPORT exposing County Judge Lina Hidalgo (bottom right), County Commissioner Rodney Ellis (top right), and County Attorney Christian Menefee (beside Ellis), the Honorable "RC" Jones shares a few of his thoughts from the perspective of a concerned citizen. "I write today as a concerned citizen and President of the Northside Political Action Group to highlight a troubling double standard currently unfolding within the local Democratic Party, particularly in the treatment of Attorney Christian Menefee versus the Honorable Judge William “Bill” McLeod. Judge McLeod was forced to vacate his bench not due to misconduct or incompetence but because of a procedural technicality," explains Ray "R.C." Jones, Sr., in a special letter from his desk.



Ray “RC” Charles has dedicated a half-century of his life to the Harris County Democratic Party as a committeeman and precinct chair. This “DEMOCRATIC PARTY VETERAN” is the president of Northside Political Action Group and a senior political advisor to Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper.

From the Desk of Ray/RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group

I write today as a concerned citizen and President of the Northside Political Action Group to highlight a troubling double standard currently unfolding within the local Democratic Party, particularly in the treatment of Attorney Christian Menefee versus the Honorable Judge William “Bill” McLeod. Judge McLeod was forced to vacate his bench not due to misconduct or incompetence but because of a procedural technicality. His only “error” was transparently announcing his intent to seek higher judicial office, not a formal resignation. I stood beside him in a packed courtroom with a full chamber of Democratic supporters, including myself, asking Commissioner Rodney Ellis and other leaders to grant this honorable and effective public servant a second chance. That request was denied.

In stark contrast, Commissioner Ellis quickly reappointed him when Attorney Christian Menefee vacated his office due to the Governor’s failure to set a date for a special election. Why was Mr. Menefee afforded a second opportunity, yet Judge McLeod was denied the same grace? We cannot, in good conscience, criticize Governor Abbott for “playing political games” while allowing similar internal favoritism and inconsistency to go unchecked in our own ranks. This double standard erodes public trust in the Democratic Party and undermines our core values of transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity. Additionally, it came to my attention that Mr. Menefee filed for the 18th Congressional District seat during the funeral of former Mayor Sylvester Turner, a moment meant for unity, not political maneuvering. Many in our community viewed that timing as disrespectful.

Meanwhile, other candidates filed within the proper window and followed the established rules. Now, considering allowing Mr. Menefee to re-enter the race after the deadline has passed is an affront to the integrity of the electoral process. As someone directly impacted by the Harris County judiciary, I must raise another concern. Following Commissioner Ellis, after being elected, he appointed Judge Lesley Briones, civil court # 4. She presided over a case in which I was handed a nearly half-million-dollar judgment and the appointment of a receiver. Judge McLeod, by contrast, always emphasized collaboration, resolution, and fairness between parties. I supported Commissioner Gene Locke for the appointment because I could not be bought, and I still stand by that principle today.

- GENE AND RAY -


The honorable and distinguished Ray "R.C." Jones, Sr., (right) supported former City Attorney Gene Locke, named by Harris County Judge Ed Emmett to complete the unexpired term of beloved Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee following his untimely death in 2016. If you remember, Rodney Ellis beat out Gene Locke in an unorthodox "PRECINCT CHAIR" vote before Harris County Precinct Chairs who ultimately selected Rodney Ellis to take over the Precinct One Commissioner position.

Let us also examine the public records and professional journeys of both men:

Christian Menefee, as Harris County Attorney, has faced public criticism for appearing to use legal challenges, including lawsuits against Republican initiatives and executive orders, to build his political profile. Critics, including his 2024 opponent Jacqueline Lucci Smith, have questioned whether his legal battles are more strategic than principled. Others have expressed concern that Menefee remained in office while simultaneously campaigning for Congress, potentially conflicting with his responsibilities as County Attorney. While state law permits this, it has drawn legitimate scrutiny.

Judge William McLeod, on the other hand, has a story grounded in hard work, public service, and redemption. Born in British Columbia, he moved to Texas in 1974 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2009. He founded a roofing company after earning a BBA from Texas A&M University. Following a serious accident, he returned to school and earned a Master of Science in Counseling, serving special education children in Wise County. Later, he pursued a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and was licensed in 2002. In 2019, he was elected to Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4, where he cleared over 1,400 backlogged cases in just 90 days.

Judge McLeod has also earned advanced civil and family mediation and arbitration certifications, a testament to his commitment to alternative dispute resolution and balanced, compassionate justice. His record speaks for itself. Judge McLeod did not receive a fair process. He was denied the ability to complete his term after a misapplied constitutional rule labeled his announcement as an automatic resignation.

This is not just about McLeod or Menefee; it’s about ensuring a level playing field, resisting political favoritism, and restoring public confidence in decision-making. Democratic voters should not allow one or two individuals to dominate and manipulate the process for personal or political gain.

Welcome to the team!

Mr. Fred Woods President and Ms. Anna Chaney Vice President, It was a pleasure meeting with both of you recently. I am genuinely inspired by your leadership and dedication to the Northwood Manor Civic Club. On behalf of the Northside Political Action Group, I am excited to officially welcome you aboard! Your community involvement and deep-rooted commitment to civic engagement are precisely what we need as we work together to educate, empower, and energize our neighborhoods. We are especially eager to collaborate with you to recruit and engage younger voters, helping ensure the next generation is informed, activated, and represented at the polls. Your insights, connections, and passion for North Houston will strengthen our movement. We look forward to collaborating with you to promote voter education, civic participation, and positive community change. Please feel free to share any ideas, initiatives, or events that align with our mission. Together, we can build a stronger, more unified voice for our communities.

Sincerely,


Ray / RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group
"The Righteous Way."

Born to Win

Yours Respectfully,

Tel: 713.470.7844
Fax: 713.583.7661







Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis is distraught with Mayor John Whitmire for removing the protecting bike lanes on Austin Street in downtown Houston. Commissioner Ellis said his office funded the project only to have the City of Houston remove his protected bike lanes. Commissioner Rodney Ellis is also upset at Mayor Whitmre for digging into the business of one of his chief "PUPPETS," Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, according to multiple sources. RECALL HOUSTON... As the effort to remove Mayor John Whitmire continues, please pay close attention to see if any of the donations flowing to the "RECALL HOUSTON" effort are from members of Commissioner Rodney Ellis's "CULT-LIKE" political regime over the next month.



Judge Jason Luong, Judge Scot "dolli" Dollinger, Judge Abigail Anastasio, Judge Amy Martin, Judge Barbara "Babs" Stalder, Judge Tristan Harris Longino, Judge Chuck Silverman, Judge Clinton "Chip" Wells, Judge David L. Singer, Judge Franklin Bynum, Judge Greg Glass, and Judge David L. Singer are all Democrats who lost their judgeships in Harris County, Texas, and may have all gotten targeted during the 2022 Democratic Party Primary as part of "SINISTER PLOT" to purge "WHITE JUDGES" from judgeships in Harris County, Texas by an organization funded by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis called the Texas Organizizing Project.

- ELLIS HATE GROUP -

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has been funding what appears to be a "HATE GROUP" called the Texas Organizing Project PAC (TOP PAC) for years. The political arm of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) is a danger to every WHITE MALE in the State of Texas. 

In case you don’t know, TOP PAC ran the most extensive voter turnout program in Texas during the 2020 General Presidential Election, targeting infrequent and low-income voters of color, according to their website. Get this: after Commissioner Rodney Ellis made a $150,000.00 donation (which was after he'd already given a $100,000.00 donation to TOP), what Texas Organizing Project did was turn right around and give Commissioner Rodney Ellis an in-kind contribution of $4,264.58 a few days later on 1/22/2020. Then, on 2/22/2020, (TOP) Texas Organizing Project turned around and donated $121,329.04 to Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis as an "IN-KIND DONATION" through providing canvassing and phone banking services according to Commissioner Rodney Ellis's campaign finance reports.



On February 22, 2020, the Texas Organizing Project gave Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis an IN-KIND Contribution of $121,329.00 related to canvassing and phone banking services.



On January 23, 2020, the Texas Organizing Project gave Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis an IN-KIND Contribution of $4,264.58 related to staff time to support canvassing and phone bank operations.



On January 17, 2020, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $150,000.00 to the Texas Organizing Project PAC, an organization that's behind the effort to shift power away from "WHITE PEOPLE" and into the hands of Blacks and Latinos, which is another form of discrimination that has no business in Texas politics.



On November 3, 2016, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $50,000.00 to the Texas Organizing Project PAC, an organization that's behind the effort to shift power away from "WHITE PEOPLE" and into the hands of Blacks and Latinos, which is another form of discrimination that has no business in Texas politics.



On August 31, 2016, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis donated $50,000.00 to the Texas Organizing Project PAC, an organization that's behind the effort to shift power away from "WHITE PEOPLE" and into the hands of Blacks and Latinos, which is another form of discrimination that has no business in Texas politics.



Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis appear to be the culprits behind a SINISTER PLOT to remove WHITE MALES from political office from both sides of the political aisle.

- RACIST IDEOLOGY -

According to the Texas Organizing Project PAC, "Texas is a battleground state, and Texas Organizing Project (TOP) PAC’s aim is to further push the state toward a progressive future that will deliver substantive change and shift more power into the hands of Black and Latino Texans."

Did you catch that? The Texas Organizing Project, which is funded by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, stated that their primary goal is to shift power into the hands of Blacks and Latinos in Texas. If that isn't a "RACIST IDEOLOGY," I don't know what is. 

If you aren't familiar with them, "Texas Organizing Project PAC runs the most extensive, independent get-out-the-vote political field programs in Texas, focusing on expanding the electorate of color, emphasizing turning out Black and Latino voters. To date, TOP PAC has mobilized hundreds of thousands of voters across the state to transform Texas and build a reflective democracy — one that looks like us and shares our values."

What do they do? According to their website, "We build relationships with Texas voters through on-the-ground issue organizing, engaging people on the issues that matter most to them, and linking those issues to voting when election time comes around. It’s not just about presidential elections – we talk to voters in municipal, school district, special elections, county, and state races, too. We build relationships and trust to also make a culture of voting, all to shift the political landscape and expand progressive infrastructure in Texas."



I’m Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, one of Texas's most formidable politically-focused publications. With the help of my chief investigator, Charles Marler, a former FBI Investigative Specialist, my investigative team is second to none. NOTE: My thoughts, opinions, and reports are published under my First Amendment-protected rights afforded to me under the “FREEDOM OF SPEECH” and “FREEDOM OF THE PRESS” clauses in the U.S. Constitution.

Longtime Democrat Ray "RC" Charles Jones, Sr., Speaks Out Against Double Standard; Ellis and Hidalgo Are Fueling Hate in Texas

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

It is clear that Harris County, Texas, is dealing with a double standard regarding what Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo did to former judge William "Bill" McLeod a few years ago. The difference between how Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee was treated and how Judge Mcleod was treated is night and day.

The Honorable Judge William "Bill" McLeod accidentally triggered his automatic resignation from his County Civil Court at Law No. 1 bench after only holding it for two months back in 2019. Judge McLeod triggered the "RESIGN TO RUN LAW" after filing his intent to run with the Texas Ethics Commission for the Texas Supreme Court. After pleading with Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and others before an "OPEN COMMISSIONERS COURT" to reinstate him to his bench, his cry fell on deaf ears as Ellis and Hidalgo gave his bench to Lesley Briones, who currently serves as the Commissioner for Precinct Four. What initially happened to Judge William "Bill" McLeod was an innocent mistake on his part, but what transpired afterward was a form of "REVERSE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION" that was covertly carried out by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and others aimed at removing "WHITE MEN" from positions of authority in Harris County, Texas and other parts of the Lone Star State.

- JUDGE MCLEOD -


"DOUBLE STANDARD."

What Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo did to Judge William "Bill McLeod was unadulterated racism in reverse form. Ellis and Hidalgo showed no grace or mercy towards Judge McLeod after he made an honest mistake. However, according to multiple sources, these two (Ellis and Hidalgo) showed Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee some love last month at one of their "Commissioners Court Meeting" when they Menefee was re-instated as County Attorney after he triggered his automatic resignation from his position on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after he attended the funeral for the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.

So, as a refresher, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee left the late Congressman Sylvester Turner's funeral with a mission. Before the dirt had settled over the late Congressman Turner's grave, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee triggered his automatic resignation from his position as County Attorney when he submitted his "STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY" for the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat.

How did Judge William "Bill" McLeod trigger his automatic resignation from his County Civil Court at Law No. 1 bench after only serving two months? Judge McLeod filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission declaring his intent to run for the Texas Supreme Court without knowing that his filing would trigger his automatic resignation from his current judgeship, an honest mistake made by a distinguished man who simply got a little ambitious.

So, instead of having mercy on Judge William "Bill" McLeod and re-instating him to his County Civil Court at Law No.1, bench, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, "THE PUPPET MASTER," and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, one of his "PUPPETS" along with a few others members of Commissioner Ellis' "CULT-LIKE" regime, chose to seize upon the opportunity to replace Judge Wlliam "Bill" McLeod, a "WHITE MAN" with a "LATINA FEMALE" by the name of attorney Lesley Briones, who now serves as a Harris County Commissioner.

If the name Lesley Briones sounds familiar, it's because after snatching Judge William "Bill" McLeod's bench away from him and giving it to Lesley Briones, after a short time, Commissioner Rodney Ellis used Lesley Briones, a Latina female, to take out another "WHITE MALE" named Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, who was better known as "CACTUS JACK" by his beloved constituents in Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4, before Briones, Ellis, and Hidalgo pushed their agenda do purge "WHITE MEN" from positions of authority throughout Harris County, and the state of Texas.

How do I know that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis are racist? Is it possible for a "BLACK MAN" and a "LATINA WOMAN" to harbor racist ideologies? Well, you don't have to take my word for it. 

The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, "For the doctrine of black supremacy is as dangerous as white supremacy. God is not interested merely in the freedom of black men and brown men and yellow men, but God is interested in the freedom of the whole human race, the creation of a society where all men will live together as brothers."

So, the whole intent behind the removal of Judge William "Bill" McLeod from his County Civil Court at Law No.1 bench was to take the bench from a "WHITE MAN" and place it under the control of a "LATINA WOMAN" name Lesley Briones, who is now a Harris County Commissioner after she was used by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and County Judge Lina Hidalgo to strip Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, from his County Commissioner Precinct 4, seat, after they had redrawn the boundaries to benefit their anointed Latina female.

After Commissioner Ellis and County Judge Hidalgo had effectively taken out "TWO WHITE MEN," they had effectively replaced them by placing a "LATINA WOMAN" and a "BLACK WOMAN" into their position. 

As a refresher, Lesley Briones was used by Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo to take out Judge William "Bill" McLeod, a "WHITE MALE" Democrat, and Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, a "WHITE MALE" Republican.

An African American female named attorney Audie Lawton Evans was appointed by Harris County Commissioner Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and others to replace Lesley Briones when she vacated her Harris County Civil Court at Law, No. 1 bench after Ellis and Hidalgo had redrawn the boundaries of "PRECINCT FOUR" to favor Briones in the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Midterm Election, when she challenges Republican County Commissioner R. Jack Cagle.

In the race between Briones and Cagle, after the lines for "PRECINCT FOUR" were redrawn to favor Briones, she performed as expected in the newly drawn precinct. Lesley Briones (Democrat) received 122,644 votes for 51.7% of the vote, and R. Jack Cagle (Republican) received 114,718 votes for 48.3%.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...

The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated it best: "For the doctrine of black supremacy is as dangerous as white supremacy. God is not interested merely in the freedom of black men and brown men and yellow men, but God is interested in the freedom of the whole human race, the creation of a society where all men will live together as brothers."

In my opinion, the "TOP-TIER" of potential candidates who plan to run for the 18th Congressional District of Texas should band together against the corrupt "ELLIS/TURNER/LEE" regime, which has lost two of its members in Congressman Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. 

Make no mistake about it: What Commissioner Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo have done over the last few years is push their "RACIST IDEOLOGY" to purge "WHITE PEOPLE" from positions of authority in Harris County, Texas, and beyond. And it's time for the people of the 18th Congressional District to stand up for themselves and elect a leader outside of Commissioner Rodney Ellis's corrupt regime whenever the "SPECIAL ELECTION" for the 18th Congressional District occurs.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis are both supporting what appears to be a hateful group being funded by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. You can 'CLICK HERE" to learn more about the Texas Organizing Project and their evil ways.



County Judge Lina Hidalgo was given a $100,000.00 loan by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's Campaign Account on 11/02/2022. Still, when those African American Judges were sued by their Republican opponents, Commissioner Rodney Ellis did not do anything significant to help his fellow African Americans even though he had over $6 million in the bank.



Commissioner Lesley Briones was given a $100,000.00 loan by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's Campaign Account on 10/06/2022. Has Commissioner Rodney Ellis done anything of that magnitude for any African American male or female judge in Harris County, Texas?





Commissioner Rodney Ellis has $6,414,367.00 in his campaign bank account, more than all of the sitting incumbent "DEMOCRATIC JUDGES" combined. However, the incumbent Democratic Judges are called upon to give the lion's share of the money donated to the Harris County Democratic Party. During the 2024 Presidential Election cycle, while more than a few Democratic Judges donated upwards of $50,000.00 to the Harris County Democratic Party out of their hard-earned campaign money, Commissioner Ellis only gave about $6,500.00 to the HCDP, which was nothing for a man with more than $6 million in his campaign account. (CLICK HERE) Please take a moment to view Commissioner Rodney Ellis's Campaign Finance Report.



Judge Erica Hughes, Judge LaShawn A. Williams, Judge Angela Graves Harrington, Judge Shannon Baldwin, Judge Tonya Jones, and Judge Toria J. Finch have become distinguished judiciary members in Harris County, Texas. Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is proud of them and wishes them the best in future elections. In the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, there will be (26) African American Democratic incumbent judges seeking re-election. Of the twenty-six, only two of them are males. If you scroll down this report, you will see that many of the "BLACK FEMALE JUDGES" below don't have any money inside their "CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNTS," which paints a bleak picture for these African Americans and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis selfishly stockpiles his $6,414,367.00, and helps women from other ethnic groups over come their financial challenges.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Latosha Lewis Payne, the presiding judge for 55th Civil District Court, has “ZERO” in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Melissa Marie Morris, the presiding judge for the 263rd Criminal District Court, has not filed a campaign finance report since 7/16/2024. At that time, she reported having “ZERO” dollars inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Sharon Burney, the presiding judge for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, has not filed a campaign finance report since 1/12/2024. At that time, she reported having “ZERO” dollars inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Beverly D. Armstrong, the presiding judge for 208th Criminal District Court, only has $27.23 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Katherine N. Thomas, the presiding judge for 184th Criminal District Court, only has $96.86 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/11/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Shannon Baldwin, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.4, only has $178.54 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.11, only has $211.12 in his “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report he filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Sandra Peake, the presiding judge for 257th Family District Court, only has $314.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025 under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Lori Chambers Gray, the presiding judge for 262nd Criminal District Court, only has $500.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/11/2025 under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Genesis Draper, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.12, only has $620.54 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge LaShawn A. Williams, the presiding judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No.3, only has $999.67 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Veronica M. Nelson, the presiding judge for 482nd Criminal District Court, has not filed a campaign finance report since 12/27/2024. At that time, she reported having $1,385.03 inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Juanita Jackson, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.10, only has $1,673.50 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Toria J. Finch, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.9, only has $2,409.46 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.




Judge Damiane “Dianne” Curvey, the presiding judge for 280th Protective Order Court, only has $6,000.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/13/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Lucia Bates, the presiding judge for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, only has $6,109.55 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/10/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Tamika “Tami” Craft, the presiding judge for 189th Civil District Court, only has $10,463.98 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Tonya Jones, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.15, only has $15,397.41 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Angela M. Lancelin, the presiding judge for 245th Family District Court, only has $22,588.21 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans, the presiding judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No.1, only has $29,984.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.




- VIEW REPORT -

Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for 180th Criminal District Court, only has $44,752.07 in his “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report he filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.



- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Linda Marie Dunson, the presiding judge for 309th Family District Court, only has $58,152.12 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/12/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Michelle D. Moore, the presiding judge for 314th Juvenile District Court, only has $61,520.88 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/12/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Dedra Davis, the presiding judge for 270th Civil District Court, only has $81,878.82 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Angela Graves Harrington, the presiding judge for 246th Family District Court, only has $91,804.11 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.


- VIEW REPORT -

Judge Germaine Tanner, the presiding judge for 311th Family District Court, only has $101,687.71 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025 under penalty of perjury.





Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and the late Congressman/Mayor Sylvester Turner were not forthcoming with the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas when they held their February 10, 2025, press conference at the Julia C. Hester House in Fifth Ward. Commissioner Ellis failed to disclose to the press that he is/was a Union Pacific Railroad shareholder, as he pretended to be concerned about the health and welfare of the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas. Former Mayor/Congressman Sylvester Turner did not disclose to the media that he had accepted campaign donations from the Union Pacific Railroad PAC. At the same time, he continued to fight for the people being forced to live inside those "CANCER CLUSTERS" in the Fifth Ward neighborhood.

- ELLIS PUPPETS -

Some of the public officials you see listed on County Attorney Christian Menefee's "ENDORSEMENT LIST" have absolutely no idea that they've attached themselves and their public offices to an "UNGODLY REGIME" of political renegades and Ellis-worshipers who have lied, connived, misled, misused, abused, and betrayed the trust of the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas. However, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County Constable James "Smokie" Phillips, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter (Erica Lee Carter) are "ELLIS PUPPETS" who are keenly aware of what they're doing.




Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is the worst form of a man you will run across in politics. Christian Menefee is so indebted to Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis that he possibly asks "THE PUPPET MASTER" for permission to go to the restroom. If elected to serve as the U.S. Represenative for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, Christian Menefee will be little more than a "PUPPET" who must jump, skip, hop, bend over, shuffle his feet, and do the "WATUSI DANCE" whenever his strings are pulled by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. The hardworking people of the 18th Congressional District must resist the temptation to send any candidate endorsed by Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Washington, D.C., to fight for their interest. After all, while Commissioner Rodney Ellis was pretending to be fighting for the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas, he failed to tell the people that he was a Union Pacific Railroad stockholder.

On 5/06/2024, Commissioner Rodney Ellis purchased 13 Union Pacific Corp. shares for $3,171.00 using money donated to his campaign.

On 2/06/2024, Commissioner Rodney Ellis purchased 35 Union Pacific Corp. shares for $8,741.00 using money donated to his campaign.

On 2/01/2024, Commissioner Rodney Ellis purchased 23 Union Pacific Corp. shares for $5,660.00 using money donated to his campaign.






City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins appears to have sold his soul to the "CULT-LIKE" political regime Commissioner Rodney Ellis has inducted him into. If you remember, Hollins was serving in a finance position with the Texas Democratic Party back during the 2020 Presidential Election cycle before he was tapped by "THE PUPPET MASTER" Commissioner Rodney Ellis to serve as the interim Harris County Clerk after the Honorable Dr. Diane Trautman was pressured to send out hundreds of thousands of unsolicited absentee mail ballots and refused. You might also remember that Chris Hollins was in the 2023 City of Houston Mayor's race before he stepped aside to make way for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to enter the race and have complete action at the Black vote. Now, as the City of Houston finds itself amid a $350 million budget crisis, City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins is more concerned about having a downtown street (Bagby) named after former Mayor Sylvester Turner, who may ultimately be remembered as one of the most corrupt Mayors in American history. Commissioner Rodney Ellis has a firm grip on City Controller Chris Hollins's strings.




Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been under the spell of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis since she defeated Harris County Judge Ed Emmett during the 2018 Midterm Election. It is unclear why Lina Hidalgo is still dancing to the beat of Commissioner Rodney Ellis's drum when she, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and Commissioner Lesley Briones have more collective power than the "PUPPET MASTER" has these days. Even still, County Judge Hidalgo remains a member of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's "CULT-LIKE" regime. Lina even blindly endorsed Christian Menefee in the race for Congress even though Congressman Sylvester Turner wasn't even placed in the ground good on Saturday, March 15, 2025, before Menefee launched his campaign. Suppose you've been paying attention to Commissioners Court. In that case, you should have noticed that County Judge Lina Hidalto occasionally hops, skips, jumps, bends over, shuffles her feet, and does the "WATUSI DANCE" whenever Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis pulls on her strings.





Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones has been loyal to Commissioner Rodney Ellis for years. If you remember, Lesley Briones is the puppet used to replace former Judge William "Bill" McLeod after he mistakingly resigned from his Harris County Civil District Court at Law #1 bench in 2019, two months after he was elected. Briones is also the puppet used to replace Commissioner R. Jack "Cactus Jack" Cagle, after County Commissioners redrew the Precinct 3 boundaries to favor Lesley Briones. It's no wonder Commissioner Lesley Briones blindly endorsed Christian Menefee in the race for Congress even though Congressman Sylvester Turner wasn't even placed in the ground good on Saturday, March 15, 2025, before Menefee launched his campaign. Suppose you've been paying attention to Commissioners Court. In that case, you may have already noticed that County Commissioner Lesly Briones occasionally hops, skips, jumps, bends over, shuffles her feet, and does the "WATUSI DANCE" whenever Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis pulls on her strings.




Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter only served in the United States Congress for two months. However, she has worked inside Commissioner Rodney Ellis's office as his senior policy advisor since August 2020. Erica Lee Carter is a member of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's "CULT-LIKE" regime. Erica was chosen to serve as the campaign chairman for Christian Menefee for Congress before the late Congressman Sylvester Turner was even placed in the ground good on Saturday, March 15, 2025. And she accepted the designation without even knowing which other Democrats would pursue the coveted 18th Congressional District of Texas seat, which proves that she is blindly following the sound of Commissioner Rodney Ellis's drumbeat. If you pay close attention to Erica Lee Carter, you will notice that she will hop, skip, jump, bend over, shuffle her feet, and do the "WATUSI DANCE" whenever Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis pulls on her strings.




Constable James "Smokie" Phillips serves as the Precinct 7 Constable in Harris County, Texas. Constable Phillips is a member of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's "CULT-LIKE" regime. Smokie was listed as one of  Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee's endorsers in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to fill the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat before the late Congressman Sylvester Turner was even placed in the ground good on Saturday, March 15, 2025. And he did so without even knowing which other Democrats would pursue the coveted 18th Congressional District of Texas seat, which proves that he is blindly following the sound of Commissioner Rodney Ellis's drumbeat. If you pay close attention to Constable Phillips, you will notice that he will hop, skip, jump, bend over, shuffle his feet, and do the "WATUSI DANCE" whenever Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis pulls on his strings.




State Rep. Ron Reynolds (right) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic Congresswoman from the 14th Congressional District in New York, would make a great young team if Reynolds pursued the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas. Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez is only 35 years old, and State Rep. Reynolds is only 51 years old. Community icon Charles Stamps, the founder of the MLK Grande Parad,e believes that State Rep. Ron Reynolds would make the runoff and face off against former City of Houston At-Large Councilwoman Amanda Edwards. Should State Rep. Reynolds not pursue the seat, Charles Stamps believes that Edwards could win the "SPECIAL ELECTION" for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. "I'm proud to stand with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her discontent with Minority Leader Chuch Schumer. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should primary Schumer in the next election. Congresswoman AOC is a POWERFUL progressive leader FIGHTING in Congress and speaking TRUTH to power! Thanks for standing up to Trump and weak democrats too," stated State Rep. Reynolds in a recent FACEBOOK post.




Regarding power and influence, in Houston, Texas, Kieth "MR. D-MARS Davis, Sr., is the man. For well over 20 years, "MR. D-MARS" has dominated the Houston region with his D-Mars Business Journal, as the President and CEO of Vaskey Media Group, Inc., "MR. D-MARS" has spearheaded campaigns from many local and national brands, local businesses, and politicians. State Rep. Ron Reynolds and "MR. D-MARS" have been friends and allies long before State Rep. Reynolds was elected as the first African American State Representative since the Reconstruction era to get elected in Fort Bend County, Texas.



United States Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is 55, and State Rep. Ron E. Reynolds is 51, which means State Rep. Reynolds is young enough to build a lasting legacy if he decides to run for the United States Congress in the upcoming "SPECIAL ELECTION" for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. You must remember that State Rep. Reynolds is highly respected by Democrats on the local and national political stages.



There's no question about it, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (left) has emerged and positioned herself as one of the strongest female voices in national politics. At 43, Congresswoman Crockett is tirelessly challenging Democrats to stand up and be strong and courageous. Having a fearless leader like State Rep. Ron Reynolds (right) by her side in Washington, D.C., would make things much more serious. However, a United States Army Veteran named Sholdon Daniels (a Republican), has announced on Fox News Digital that he's challenging Congresswoman Crockett for her 30th Congressional District seat in the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election.




Hands down, at 55 years old, famed Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump (left) is considered one of the top voices in America. When Benjamin Lloyd Crump speaks, America listens. Crump is a lawyer of justice and fairness. And as it relates to State Rep. Ron Reynolds (right), at 51 years old, his future has never been brighter as his life story has become more of a testament to God's grace and faithfulness as State Rep. Reynolds expands his wings well beyond Fort Bend County.




Former Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr, the president and CEO of E&E Construction, is one of the best-kept secrets in Harris County, Texas. Carr's popularity and influence on the northeast side of Houston, Texas, could be invaluable for a candidate to win the upcoming "SPECIAL ELECTION" for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. Carr's strong brotherly bond with State Rep. Reynolds could be an essential driving factor in Reynolds's success should he decide to pursue the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat.




When caring about Houston, Texas matters, you would be hard-pressed to go out and find a more vigorous advocate for the people of Houston than 44-year-old "Trae tha Truth," pictured above with State Rep. Ron Reynolds, 51, a rising star on the national political scene. Born Frazier Othel Thompson III, "Trae tha Truth," knows a thing or two about leadership because whenever there's someone in need, he's been ready and willing to answer the call to service. 




According to the most recent U.S. Census, "The 5 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 18, TX are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.4%), White (Hispanic) (17.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (12.7%).


43.3% of the households in Congressional District 18, Texas, reported speaking non-English at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households; it only considers the primary self-reported language spoken by all household members.




Sylvester Turner (Democrat) received 151,834 votes, for 69.42% of the vote. His Republican opponent received 66,810 votes, for 30.55% of the vote. A bonified "STEALTH CANDIDATE" like former State Rep. Shawn Thierry could legitimately receive over 100,000 votes in a race for the 18th Congressional District if she were to marry a strong base of MAGA, "Make America Great Again," patriots with African American voters who are sick and tired of being played for fools by the "ELLIS/TURNER/LEE" political regime members.


































Former State Representative Jarvis Johnson, State Representative Ron Reynolds, State Representative Jolanda Jones, State Representative Christina Morales, Former State Representative Shawn Thierry, NAACP-Houston President Bishop James Dixon, Councilwoman Letitia Plummer, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter, Former Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, Former Candidate for State Rep. Angeanette "Angie" Thibodeaux, Community Activist Travis McGee, Community Actist Deric Muhammad, TSU Board Regent Dr. Richard Johnson, and former prizefighter turned Businessman Eric Carr, could make up a star-studded field of contenders.



Whenever Governor Greg Abbott calls the "SPECIAL ELECTION" for the 18th Congressional District, you will see a low voter turnout like what you would see in a primary race. And if there are (10) or (15) Democratic candidates running in the race, you will see a situation where the Democratic vote will be splintered. If you look at the "TOTAL" above, what you see is that only 23,629 Democrats turned out to vote for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and only 14,668 Democrats turned out for Amanda Edwards last year when they faced off. 


66,810 votes were received by Lana Centonze (Republican) in the 2024 Presidential Election race for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s successor, Sylvester Turner.


58,033 votes were received by Wendell Champion (Republican) in the 2020 Presidential Election for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.


48,306 votes were received by Lori Bartley (Republican) in the 2016 presidential election for the 18th Congressional District, which was run against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.


47,835 votes were received by Maria Dunn (Republican) in the 2024 “UNEXPIRED TERM” Presidential Election for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter Erica Lee.


44,015 votes were received by Sean Seibert (Republican) in the 2012 presidential election for the 18th Congressional District, which was run against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.


40,941 votes were received by Carmen Maria Montiel (Republican) in the 2022 Midterm Election for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.


38,368 votes were received by Ava Pate (Republican) in the 2018 Midterm Election for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.



21,257 votes were received by Kevin O. Dural (Republican) in the 2024 “UNEXPIRED TERM” Presidential Election for the 18th Congressional District, running against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter Erica Lee.






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