AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: SCOTUS Nomination Hearings, O’Rourke’s Campaign Contradictions, New Polling of Hispanic Texans
Daniel FriendMarch 25, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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Elections 2022Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Residents to Vote on $560 Million Bond Package and Tripling Mayor, Council Salaries
Kim RobertsMarch 22, 2022
A half-billion-dollar bond package would be primarily dedicated to streets, but a significant portion would go to parks and recreation. Voters are also asked to approve a tripling of the mayor's and city council members’ salaries.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsOn Statewide Tour, Beto O’Rourke Contradicts Previous Campaign Positions
Brad JohnsonMarch 22, 2022
In his 2022 gubernatorial bid, Beto O'Rourke struggles to square the circle between stances taken in his previous two bids for public office.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Two Years After Texas COVID Lockdown, New Head of Texas Military Department, Youth Suicide Data
Daniel FriendMarch 18, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022State HouseAfter Narrow Primary Loss, Lynn Stucky Challenger Andy Hopper Requests Ballot Recount
Isaiah MitchellMarch 14, 2022
Stucky had the slimmest margin of victory of any incumbent in the Texas House on March 1, squeaking past the halfway mark with 50.27 percent.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: O’Rourke Sued for Defamation, Hospital Halts Child Sex-Change Drugs, Bill Aims to Destroy ATF Gun Records
Daniel FriendMarch 11, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s How Much of the Vote Each Texas House Incumbent Collected in the 2022 Primary
Brad JohnsonMarch 11, 2022
This week — the percent of vote collected for each Texas House incumbent in the 2022 primary elections is listed.
Elections 2022Local NewsEmbattled Elections Administrator Resigns, but Harris County GOP Proceeds With Lawsuit
Holly HansenMarch 9, 2022
The GOP will seek to force the county to turn back on the livestream of the vote counting and implement independent oversight of upcoming elections in Harris County.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 202225 House Republicans Aided by Speaker Phelan’s $2 Million Fundraising Campaign
Brad JohnsonMarch 9, 2022
Speaker Phelan concluded his first primary as head of the Texas House. So far, no GOP incumbents have been upset, though four face runoffs.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022Local NewsRepublicans Del Moral Mealer and Martinez in Runoff to Challenge Harris County Judge Hidalgo
Holly HansenMarch 8, 2022
Lina Hidalgo will face either Alexandra Del Moral Mealer or Vidal Martinez in the 2022 general election where crime and county management are prime issues.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022State HouseRep. Ryan Guillen Avoids Runoff in First Race After Switching to Republican Party
Daniel FriendMarch 7, 2022
In his first electoral test as a Republican, Ryan Guillen avoided a runoff election with 57 percent of the vote.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsTexas Election Results Tracker: 2022 Primaries
Daniel FriendMarch 4, 2022
Stay up-to-date on the latest election updates in Texas' hottest races with results compiled by Decision Desk HQ.