FederalFour Freshmen Texas Congressmen Defend U.S. House Chamber With Capitol Police
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
As other House members were evacuating, four new representatives from Texas stayed behind to help Capitol police hold the chamber.
HomeAuthorDaniel Friend, Reporter For The Texan
Daniel Friend is a reporter for The Texan. He participated in a Great Books program at Azusa Pacific University and graduated in 2019 with a degree in Political Science. He has studied C.S. Lewis’s science fiction trilogy and in his spare time you might find him writing his own novel partly inspired by the series.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Congressional Members Condemn Storming of U.S. Capitol by “Stop the Steal” Protesters
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
Republican and Democratic Texas congressmen alike condemned the anarchic storm on the Capitol by pro-Trump protesters during the electoral certification on Wednesday.
FederalStatewide NewsRep. Dan Crenshaw Criticizes Renewed Lockdown, Calls on Gov. Abbott to Rescind Order
Daniel FriendJanuary 5, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticized the renewed lockdown in the Houston area under Gov. Abbott’s executive order, encouraging business owners to take a stand against it.
Elections 2020Field of Candidates Set for Texas House District Special Election
Daniel FriendJanuary 5, 2021
Five candidates, including four Republicans and one Democrat, have filed to run in the special election for Drew Springer’s North Texas House District.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Republicans Divided on Question of Challenging Electoral College Results
Daniel FriendJanuary 4, 2021
The Cruz-led challenge to the certification of electoral votes for Joe Biden faces an uphill battle with opposition from fellow Republicans.
FederalIssuesSen. Cornyn’s Legislation to Establish American Latino Museum Signed into Law with Omnibus
Daniel FriendJanuary 1, 2021
As part of the 5,600-page bill approved by Congress and signed by the president, the Smithsonian will begin planning the creation of an American Latino Museum.
Elections 2020IssuesStatewide NewsLockdowns, Ballots, and Protests: Top Texas Political Stories of 2020
Daniel FriendDecember 31, 2020
From the lockdowns to the George Floyd protests to criminal allegations against the attorney general, here’s a look at the top stories in Lone Star politics from 2020.
Civil SocietyNew Texas Report Shows Increase in Infants Born After Failed Abortions, Total Abortions
Daniel FriendDecember 29, 2020
Texas’ health department released new data showing that both total abortions and the number of infants born after failed abortions increased in 2019.
Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: 175 Years Ago the United States Annexed the Lone Star Republic
Daniel FriendDecember 29, 2020
The State of Texas was officially created 175 years ago when the Lone Star Republic was annexed into the United States.
Elections 2020State HouseGovernor Abbott Calls Special Election for Drew Springer’s House District
Daniel FriendDecember 28, 2020
A special election for Texas House District 68 will be held on Saturday, January 23.
Civil SocietyTexas HistoryThe Cowboys’ Christmas Ball: A Festive Texas Poem
Daniel FriendDecember 25, 2020
After visiting a Christmas dance in Anson during the 1880s, William Lawrence Chittenden penned the poem titled “The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball.”
Statewide NewsParents of Drake Pardo Removed from State Child Abuse Registry
Daniel FriendDecember 23, 2020
CPS dropped their accusations against Drake Pardo’s parents over a year ago and has now formally removed them from the state’s child abuse registry.
Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Challenges the Legality of DACA in Federal Court
Daniel FriendDecember 23, 2020
The eight-year-old DACA program is back in a federal court with the State of Texas challenging its legality.
Immigration & BorderNovember Border Apprehensions Level Off, but Hit Another Record High
Daniel FriendDecember 22, 2020
Border apprehensions leveled out after a six-month incline, but the total sets a record high for November.
FederalTaxes & SpendingCongress to Pass $900 Billion COVID-19 Stimulus Package With Omnibus
Daniel FriendDecember 21, 2020
The $900 billion deal includes new checks of $600 for individuals and extended unemployment support of $300 per month through March 2021.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsDrew Springer Wins Special Election for Texas Senate Seat Against Shelley Luther
Daniel FriendDecember 19, 2020
Drew Springer won the special election for Senate District 30 by double digits on Saturday night, securing his spot in the Senate ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State SenateRunoff Election Heats Up Between Shelley Luther and Drew Springer for SD 30
Daniel FriendDecember 12, 2020
Shelley Luther and Drew Springer filed their last campaign finance reports ahead of the election next Saturday and amidst a heated race.
FederalCongress Sends National Defense Authorization Act to President Trump
Daniel FriendDecember 11, 2020
Despite President Trump’s threat to veto the defense bill, both chambers of Congress have approved the legislation with a veto-proof supermajority.
Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsLaredo Border Patrol Apprehends Over 200 Illegal Immigrants in Tractor Trailers
Daniel FriendDecember 10, 2020
The two failed human smuggling attempts come as the border patrol sees an over two-year high of apprehensions in the Laredo sector.
87th LegislatureState SenateStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Aims to Bolster GOP Strength by Redefining ‘Supermajority’
Daniel FriendDecember 9, 2020
In a move to keep Democrats from blocking legislation, Texas Lt. Gov. announced plans to pursue a rule-change that will lower the votes needed to bring bills to the Senate floor.