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.
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Statewide NewsA Timeline of the Criminal Allegations Against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Daniel FriendNovember 6, 2020
Here’s a timeline of the controversy surrounding Attorney General Ken Paxton and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.
Statewide NewsNew Connections Found Between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Nate Paul According to Deposition
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
An Austin real estate developer central to criminal allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton reportedly hired a woman who had an affair with Paxton.
87th LegislatureState HouseRep. Geanie Morrison Drops Out of Texas House Speaker Race, Endorses Dade Phelan
Brad JohnsonNovember 5, 2020
State Rep. Geanie Morrison has dropped out of the race for Texas House Speaker, paving the way for Rep. Dade Phelan to ascend to the position.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsPartisan Makeup of Texas House of Representatives to Remain the Same
Daniel FriendNovember 4, 2020
Despite the targeting of several dozen seats by Republicans or Democrats, the two parties will control the same number of seats in the 87th Legislature.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseRepublican Lacey Hull Poised to Win Battleground Race for Texas House
Holly HansenNovember 4, 2020
Unofficial totals give Republican Lacey Hull a win in a hotly contested battleground Texas House District in the Houston area.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsElection Night 2020: Track Texas Results
Michelle ArledgeNovember 3, 2020
Stay up-to-date on the latest election updates in Texas' hottest races, compiled by the team at The Texan.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsCounties on Up: Texas’ Decentralized Electoral Structure
Brad JohnsonNovember 3, 2020
Unlike other states, Texas has a bottom-up electoral system with the counties handling the lion's share of the responsibilities when it comes to the state's elections.
HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsNorth Texas Doctor Recovers from COVID-19 Using Hydroxychloroquine
Kim RobertsNovember 3, 2020
As coronavirus case numbers rise, a notable doctor in North Texas continues to press for early treatment of the virus, including the use of hydroxychloroquine.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseFive New Texas House Candidates Who Won’t Be Waiting on Election Results
Daniel FriendNovember 3, 2020
Of the new candidates running for Texas state House seats, five are running without any major party opposition.
87th LegislatureState HouseRep. Dade Phelan Announces Run for Texas House Speaker
Brad JohnsonNovember 1, 2020
A growing field is forming for the Texas House speakership ahead of the 87th Legislative Session.
86th LegislatureEducationTaxes & SpendingTexas Teachers Receive Substantial Pay Raises this School Year, Report Shows
Isaiah MitchellOctober 30, 2020
Legislation passed in 2019 has raised pay for teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses at public schools amid student withdrawals.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: A Timeline of the Race for Texas House Speaker
McKenzie TaylorOctober 30, 2020
This week — a detailed look at the plot points in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
87th LegislatureState HouseTwo More Candidates Join Field Running for Texas House Speaker
Brad JohnsonOctober 29, 2020
The growing field to replace outgoing Speaker Dennis Bonnen now totals six different candidates, with more sure to follow.
87th LegislatureState HouseThree Republicans Enter the Race for Texas House Speaker
Brad JohnsonOctober 29, 2020
With two Democrats and two Republicans officially in the race for speaker, more candidates are expected to file in the coming week.
Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Ranks 29th in Reliance on Federal Funding
Brad JohnsonOctober 29, 2020
Due to Texas' rich private sector, the state is less dependent on federal monies compared with its neighbor New Mexico, which relies heavily on its public sector economy.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsStatewide NewsAbbott Brings Back the Blue Pledge to Houston in Wake of Officer’s Death
Isaiah MitchellOctober 29, 2020
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
The survey questioned participants on a variety of hot-button issues, including coronavirus vaccines, support for the police, immigration, and socialism.
State HouseRep. Biedermann Exits Texas Freedom Caucus, Citing the Group’s Speaker Candidate List
Brad JohnsonOctober 28, 2020
With Biedermann's resignation, the conservative caucus will be down to eight returning members for the 87th Legislative Session.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Statewide NewsRepublicans Largely Out-Raise Democrats in State Legislative Fundraising Reports Before Election
Daniel FriendOctober 27, 2020
The latest state campaign finance reports show that Republicans vastly outraised many Democrats in competitive races this month.