AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Governor’s Race Fundraising, School Choice Hearings, $300 Million Austin Subsidy
McKenzie DiLulloJuly 29, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
HomeAuthorMcKenzie DiLullo, Senior Editor at The Texan
McKenzie DiLullo serves as Senior Editor and resident plate-spinner for The Texan. Previously, she worked as State Representative Kyle Biedermann’s Capitol Director during the 85th legislative session before moving to Fort Worth to manage Senator Konni Burton’s campaign. In her free time, you might find her enjoying dog memes, staring at mountains, or proctoring personality tests.
Statewide NewsThe Latest Timeline of the Uvalde Shooting per the Texas Department of Public Safety
McKenzie DiLulloMay 27, 2022
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw gave an update in Uvalde on the investigation into the shooting.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Legislators Respond to U.S. Capitol Storming, Lawmaker Chides Attorney General, Texas GOP Fires Officer
McKenzie DiLulloJanuary 8, 2021
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
87th LegislatureThe Back MicThe Back Mic: COVID-19 Protocols Announced for First Day of Legislative Session, Capitol Grounds Reopen, Abbott Weighs in on Building Access
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 18, 2020
This week — Here's a peek at the discussion surrounding what the 87th legislative session will look like during a pandemic.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Congressmen Support Texas Elections Lawsuit, Lawmaker Submits PIR to Paxton, State Reps. Call for Expanded Vaccine Administration
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 11, 2020
This week — Texas lawmakers differ on support for an elections lawsuit filed by the attorney general and state representatives advocate for expanded COVID-19 vaccine administration.
87th LegislatureState HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Presumptive Speaker Announces Staff, Lawmakers Voice Gun Control Concerns, Chairman Alludes to Limited Capitol Access During Session
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 4, 2020
This week — the staffing lineup is announced for the presumptive speaker’s team, legislators pen a pro-Second Amendment letter, and rumors about COVID-19 restrictions in the capitol swirl.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Senator Calls Out DSHS, Allen West at Odds with Bonnen, Lawmaker Says to ‘Open the Capitol’
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 13, 2020
This week — a senator calls out a state agency, GOP leaders go to blows, and a legislator weighs in on COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming legislative session.
87th LegislatureElections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: 2020 Texas House Margins of Victory Compared to 2018
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 6, 2020
This week — take a look at the margins of victory in all 150 Texas House districts from Tuesday's results compared to those in 2018.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: A Timeline of the Race for Texas House Speaker
McKenzie DiLulloOctober 30, 2020
This week — a detailed look at the plot points in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
State HouseDemocrat Senfronia Thompson First to Enter Race for Texas House Speaker
McKenzie DiLulloOctober 23, 2020
Thompson is the longest-serving woman in the Texas House and the first candidate of either party to enter the race for the speakership.
Elections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Spends Millions to Defend Texas Republicans, Democratic Super PAC Doubles Spending, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie DiLulloOctober 23, 2020
This week — Gov. Abbott pledges millions to aid Texas Republicans, a Democratic super PAC pours more money into state legislative races, and new campaign ads are released.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Hints at Stronger Bar Reopening, Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Resumes, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie DiLulloOctober 16, 2020
This week — Gov. Abbott says he may override localities that don’t allow bars to reopen, the Texas Workforce Commission repositions, and more campaign ads are released.