Elections 2020Local NewsTrustee Marshall Defeats Challenger Nancy Rodriguez in Dallas School Board Runoff
Hayden SparksDecember 9, 2020
Marshall defeated Rodriguez with 66 percent of the vote in a low-turnout runoff.
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Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsTexas Files Suit Against Four States over Presidential Election Results in U.S. Supreme Court
Kim RobertsDecember 8, 2020
Texas has joined the continuing fracas over the presidential election outcome by filing suit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Elections 2020FederalNew Finance Reports Show Failed Democratic Candidates Outraised Republicans
Daniel FriendDecember 7, 2020
Even with higher fundraising totals right before the election, congressional Democrats failed to flip a single seat in Texas.
Elections 2020Local NewsHarris County Will Not Rescind Appointment of Elections Administrator in Defiance of Attorney General
Holly HansenDecember 2, 2020
Instead of complying with instructions to rescind the appointment of an elections administrator, the Harris County attorney will draft a response to the attorney general on a challenge to the legality of the process.
Elections 2020Gov. Abbott Backs Drew Springer Against Shelley Luther in Senate District 30 Runoff
Daniel FriendDecember 1, 2020
Almost a week ahead of early voting, Gov. Abbott has waded into the Senate District 30 runoff election to back Rep. Drew Springer.
Elections 2020Local NewsHarris County Violated Election Law in Appointing Administrator, Says Attorney General
Holly HansenNovember 30, 2020
A letter to Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan says the county failed to follow legal procedures and must take corrective action and rescind the appointment of the elections administrator.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsTexas Rejected Use of Dominion Voting System Software Due to Efficiency Issues
Brad JohnsonNovember 19, 2020
Evaluations show Texas officials had concerns about Dominion Voting Systems product's efficiency and reliability when they rejected their use in January of this year.
EducationElections 2020Local NewsHeated Dallas School Board Race to Conclude with December 8 Runoff
Hayden SparksNovember 19, 2020
Alex Enriquez, who did not make the cut for the runoff, endorsed Dustin Marshall and criticized frontrunner Nancy Rodriguez.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State SenateGOP Bill Would Prohibit County Officials from Mailing Absentee Ballot Applications to All Voters
Holly HansenNovember 18, 2020
Republican state legislators have filed bills that would codify a court ruling that halted Harris County plans to send unsolicited absentee or mail ballot applications to all voters.
Elections 2020After Final 2020 Races Called, Texas Legislative Body and Congressional Delegation Now Set
Brad JohnsonNovember 18, 2020
Congressional and Texas House races are now finalized and the member rosters are set for their respective bodies.
Elections 2020Local NewsTrump Supporters Protest Election Results in Downtown Dallas
Hayden SparksNovember 17, 2020
Hundreds of demonstrators heard from Texas Republican Party Chairman Allen West and marched to protest President Trump’s projected loss.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott Doesn’t Rule Out 2024 Presidential Bid
Brad JohnsonNovember 13, 2020
On a Dallas radio show this week, Gov. Abbott said his focus is on reelection in 2022, but did not rule out a presidential bid in four years.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsUp to $1 Million Reward Offered for Voter Fraud Tips by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
Brad JohnsonNovember 10, 2020
Hoping to root out any instances of voter fraud, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has offered up cash rewards for any tips that lead to convictions.
Elections 2020Statewide News2020 Election Signals Political Realignment in Texas Border Counties
Daniel FriendNovember 9, 2020
Significant gains for Republicans in South Texas and along the border show that the region is turning purple.
Elections 2020Local NewsStatewide NewsLimestone County Individual Charged with 134 Counts of Voter Fraud, Attorney General Announces
Brad JohnsonNovember 7, 2020
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday a Texas social worker would be charged with 134 counts of voter fraud.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsPublic Polling’s Predicted Blue Wave Meets Red Reality in Texas
Brad JohnsonNovember 6, 2020
Polling outfits, by and large, had a poor night in Texas. President Donald Trump overperformed their projections.
EducationElections 2020Local NewsTaxes & SpendingIn $3.54 Billion Tax Increase Decision, Dallas ISD Voters Pass Lion’s Share of Bond Proposals
Hayden SparksNovember 6, 2020
While the most expensive proposition passed, three of the five failed. One of the trustees who supported the bond package is headed for a runoff.
Elections 2020EnergyRepublican Jim Wright Wins Railroad Commission Seat in a Landslide, Victorious Over Massive Democratic Effort
Brad JohnsonNovember 6, 2020
After Tuesday's Railroad Commission results, Democrat's three-decade-long losing streak for a spot on the state's oil and gas regulatory body will continue.
87th LegislatureElections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: 2020 Texas House Margins of Victory Compared to 2018
McKenzie TaylorNovember 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.
Elections 2020FederalNew Republicans to Fill All Open Congressional Seats in Texas
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
Seven U.S. House seats were left open in Texas — and all will be filled with Republicans.