Wow. The raucous 80th session has led one Republican member to switch sides. The Dallas Morning News and the Star-Telegram are reporting that State Rep. Kirk England, R-Grand Prairie, will switch parties tomorrow.

"After one session in the House, I found that the Republican leadership in Austin had no tolerance for the values and priorities of the folks I represent. That is why [Thursday] at 10 a.m., I will announce my intention to seek re-election to the Texas House as a Democrat," England said.

Well, Democrats are certainly welcoming England with open arms. (I wonder what kind of gifts someone gets after switching parties? Is there a welcome basket or anything? If anyone knows the answer please leave us a comment.)

After next fall's elections, what will the new balance of power be heading into the 81st session? The House is currently 80R, 69D. (After Republican Anna Mowery, R-Fort Worth, resigned her seat this summer). I guess tomorrow the balance already changes to 80R, 70D.

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