Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Says Campaign Has 44,000 Volunteers, Aims to Contact 2 Million Voters in February
Brad Johnson24 hours ago
The prominent Democrat raised $7.2 million from individuals since jumping into the race for governor.
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Elections 2022FederalFBI Probe of Congressman Cuellar Investigation Ripples to Campaign
Daniel FriendJanuary 21, 2022
The FBI raid at the home and office of Rep. Henry Cuellar has added fuel to an already-heated campaign.
Elections 2022Abbott Keynote, Forum With Challengers Shows Contrast of Texas GOP Governor Candidates
Brad JohnsonJanuary 20, 2022
The differences in priority between Governor Abbott and his three primary challengers were made plain at two separate events by the candidates.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState SenateState Senators Ask Court of Criminal Appeals to Revisit Decision Against Paxton on Ballot Fraud Prosecutions
Hayden SparksJanuary 20, 2022
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed an amicus brief with 13 of his Republican colleagues supporting the motion for a rehearing.
Elections 2022Local NewsHarris County Judge Blames Texas Election Law for Rejection of 35 Percent of Mail Ballot Applications
Holly HansenJanuary 20, 2022
Lina Hidalgo called confusion over requirements on mail ballot applications a form of voter suppression and called for passage of legislation to thwart Texas’s criteria for mail ballot usage.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesU.S. Defense Department Reports Hundreds of Suicides as Texas National Guard Criticized for Recent Deaths
Hayden SparksJanuary 20, 2022
With the primary election in just under six weeks, Governor Greg Abbott’s opponents have blasted Operation Lone Star.
Elections 2022Abbott Flexes $18.9 Million Fundraising Haul, GOP Challengers Raise $5.1 Million, O’Rourke Raises $8.9 Million
Brad JohnsonJanuary 19, 2022
The latest fundraising numbers show the fuller picture of Texas' gubernatorial race as each candidate has now filed more complete reports.
Civil SocietyElections 2022Top Political Consultant to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Indicted for Theft
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 19, 2022
The arrest affidavit says Todd Smith conducted a fake hemp license transaction in Texas Department of Agriculture offices.
Elections 2022Taxes & SpendingHere’s Where the Texas GOP Governor Candidates Stand on Property Taxes
Brad JohnsonJanuary 19, 2022
Property taxes continue to be an issue in Texas for incumbents and challengers alike.
Civil SocietyElections 2022IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Republicans Vying to Challenge Clay Jenkins in His First General Election Since Pandemic
Hayden SparksJanuary 14, 2022
Clay Jenkins will be facing voters for the first time since he implemented sweeping restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elections 2022Wise County GOP Censures Gov. Greg Abbott Over Pandemic Orders, Lack of Legislative Vaccine Mandate Ban
Brad JohnsonJanuary 12, 2022
By a unanimous vote, the Wise County GOP voted to censure Gov. Greg Abbott, a motion which was then referred to the state party.
The state representative had been mulling a mayoral run for months after she announced her retirement from the Texas House.
Elections 2022Governor Abbott Launches Re-Election Campaign in South Texas Ahead of March Primary
Brad JohnsonJanuary 10, 2022
Abbott faces three primary challengers in the March primary before a Democrat, likely Beto O'Rourke, awaits in November.
Elections 2022JudicialAttorney General Ken Paxton Seeks State Supreme Court Protection From Whistleblower Act
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2022
The Office of the Attorney General is asking the Supreme Court to shield Ken Paxton from the Whistleblower Act.
With over a sixth of Texas House members leaving at the end of their term, here is a list of races to watch in 2022.
87th LegislatureElections 2022JudicialPaxton Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Revisit Decision Axing His Power to Prosecute Election Crimes
Hayden SparksJanuary 5, 2022
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the decision “diminishes our democracy and misconstrues the Texas Constitution.”
Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Blames Abbott for COVID-19 Hospitalizations of Fewer Than 300 Minors
Brad JohnsonJanuary 5, 2022
The gubernatorial candidate's claim comes amid a case spike as the more contagious, but less deadly, Omicron variant spreads.
Elections 2022Local NewsThree Republicans Vie to Replace Outgoing Tarrant County District Attorney
Kim RobertsJanuary 4, 2022
Three Republicans are vying to replace Sharen Wilson as Tarrant County District Attorney – State Rep. Matt Krause, Judge Phil Sorrells, and Judge Mollee Westfall.
Elections 2022Local NewsTexas Secretary of State Finds Over 11,000 Potential Non-Citizen Voter Registrations
Holly HansenJanuary 3, 2022
Auditors found and removed registrations for more than 200,000 deceased voters, and nearly 450,000 duplicate registrations.
Elections 2022Texas Senate Races to Watch in 2022
Daniel FriendJanuary 3, 2022
With several sitting senators retiring, here is a list of Texas Senate races to watch in the upcoming election cycle.