This week — Here’s an updated Texas Partisan Index for counties after the 2022 midterm election.
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Brad Johnson is a senior reporter for The Texan and an Ohio native who graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. He is an avid sports fan who most enjoys watching his favorite teams continue their title drought throughout his cognizant lifetime. In his free time, you may find Brad quoting Monty Python productions and trying to calculate the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow.
Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: Texas Rangers Officially Sanctioned by Provisional Government
Brad JohnsonNovember 24, 2022
The fabled organization of lawmen was officially sanctioned by the provisional Texas government on this day 187 years ago.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingQuorum Reduction, Term Limits, Convention of States Among Constitutional Amendments Filed by State Rep. Vasut
Brad JohnsonNovember 23, 2022
The legislator has filed nine constitutional amendments ahead of the 2023 session, which must pass the Legislature and statewide referendum.
EducationElections 2022Taxes & SpendingTexas Voters Approve $19 Billion in Local Bonds, Passing Two-Thirds of Ballot Propositions
Brad JohnsonNovember 22, 2022
Though voters rejected more school district bonds than in any other category, school districts took home the overwhelming share of approved bond dollars.
FederalJudicialState SenateLawsuit Challenging Tarrant County Senate District Dismissed by U.S. Supreme Court
Brad JohnsonNovember 21, 2022
Because the appeal was filed over 30 days after the lower court's ruling was issued, Supreme Court dismissed the case due to a lack of jurisdiction.
88th LegislatureStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingHistoric Surplus, Property Taxes Drive Disagreement in the Texas Capitol
Brad JohnsonNovember 21, 2022
Inflation has spurred a record-setting influx of consumption tax collections to the state, and legislators will now debate how to spend it.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Members of the 88th Texas Legislative Session Listed
Brad JohnsonNovember 18, 2022
This week — Here’s a list of the incumbents and candidates who won races for the Texas Legislature ahead of next year’s session.
88th LegislatureLocal NewsTexas Legislator Files Bill to Turn City of Austin Into ‘District of Austin’
Brad JohnsonNovember 17, 2022
Identical legislation was filed in 2021 but didn't advance out of the House State Affairs Committee.
EnergyStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Nears ERCOT Market Redesign After Third Party Delivers Recommendation
Brad JohnsonNovember 17, 2022
Almost a year after presenting its initial blueprint for market reform, the State of Texas nears finalizing its Phase II decision.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationHealthcareState HouseState SenateIllegal Voting Felonies, ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ and School Choice Among Bills Filed on First Day of Pre-Filing
Brad JohnsonNovember 16, 2022
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
Elections 2022FederalDonald Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2022
The 2024 race got a very early start with Donald Trump's announcement for president on the heels of the 2022 midterm election.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Poll Shows Ron DeSantis Up 11 Points on Donald Trump in 2024 Primary
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2022
The poll shows a 28-point swing toward the Florida governor in a 2024 primary field in roughly a month period.