Texas is a great state. It's the 'Old Man River' of states. No matter who runs it or what happens to it politically, it just keeps rolling along!
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back in.
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
There is no more independence in politics than there is in jail.