# A new movement

> The governor and his billionaire mega-donors may scare some legislators in this capital, but they don't scare us. I'm a former middle school teacher, I don't scare easily. And Texans don't scare easily.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 27, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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The governor and his billionaire mega-donors may scare some legislators in this capital, but they don't scare us. I'm a former middle school teacher, I don't scare easily. And Texans don't scare easily.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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