The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas Legislative General Election Matchups Listed
Brad JohnsonJune 3, 2022
This week — the November general election matchups for Texas’ 181 legislative seats are listed.
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Brad Johnson is 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.
Civil SocietyState HouseTaxes & SpendingTexas Lawmaker Questions NASCAR Over Implicit Apology for Inviting Abbott to All-Star Race
Brad JohnsonJune 2, 2022
The racing company's events have received millions of dollars in state grants since 2016, and that fund is overseen by the governor.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Says Gov. Abbott Hasn’t Accepted Invitation to Appear at State Republican Convention
Brad JohnsonJune 1, 2022
Two weeks before the Texas GOP convention begins, the state's top elected Republican has not agreed to speak at or sponsor the event.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Teachers’ Pension System Votes for Pro-Choice Group’s Proposal at Shareholder Meeting
Brad JohnsonJune 1, 2022
The proposal from a left-wing nonprofit asked Lowe's to evaluate costs they incur due to state restrictions on abortion.
Local NewsFour Donna ISD Students Arrested for Terroristic Threats in Wake of Uvalde Shooting
Brad JohnsonMay 31, 2022
After an anonymous tip, authorities uncovered a plot by four Donna ISD students to attack their school.
Elections 2022State HouseFight for the Texas House: Competing Factions Dump Money Into GOP Campaigns
Brad JohnsonMay 30, 2022
This year's GOP runoffs were hard-nosed battles and the factions behind the campaigns saw mixed results.
Civil SocietyGunsTop Texas Republicans Choose to Skip NRA Convention After Uvalde Shooting
Brad JohnsonMay 27, 2022
The nation's largest gathering of gun owners is scheduled for this weekend in Houston after a two-year hiatus.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas November General Election Matchups Finalized
Brad JohnsonMay 27, 2022
This week — a list of each general election matchup in Texas’ six statewide races.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022State HouseWith Rick Perry’s Help, Stan Gerdes Wins GOP Runoff Versus Paul Pape
Brad JohnsonMay 26, 2022
By a slim margin, Stan Gerdes is primed to represent House District 17 in the Texas legislature next session.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022State HouseCarl Tepper Fends Off Massive Self-Funding Effort by David Glasheen in Lubbock House Race
Brad JohnsonMay 26, 2022
With no Democratic opponent, Carl Tepper is poised to join the Texas House next session after winning Tuesday’s runoff.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022State HouseMiddleton-Backed Terri Leo Wilson Defeats Patrick Gurski in Race to Replace Soon-to-be-Senator
Brad JohnsonMay 25, 2022
The heir apparent to state Rep. Mayes Middleton in the Texas House is his choice replacement Terri Leo Wilson.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022State HouseTroxclair Defeats Berry in Hill Country Race Featuring Two Former Austin Allies
Brad JohnsonMay 25, 2022
Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair emerged victorious in the heavyweight brawl that was the GOP primary for House District 19.