Last week the Democrats in the Texas Senate sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott and me asking that we remove all Confederate monuments and symbols displayed in buildings and on the grounds of the Texas Capitol. I sent them my official response today. Here it is: To the Senators of the Democrat Caucus: Last week, I received a letter from the Senate Democrat caucus addressed to the Governor and copied to members of the Texas Senate and my office urging the removal of all Confederate monuments and symbols displayed in Capitol buildings and on the grounds. I am responding to your letter ...