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.
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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Key Endorsements in the GOP Gubernatorial Primary Listed
Brad JohnsonJanuary 7, 2022
This week — here’s a list of the key endorsements for each of the top Republican candidates for governor.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Denies Appeal to Remove a ‘Rick Perry’ from GOP Governors Primary Ballot
Brad JohnsonDecember 15, 2021
Attorney Eric Opiela filed the challenge to Perry's candidacy with the Republican Party of Texas, threatening litigation if it went unresolved.
FederalStatewide NewsTexas National Guard Members Risk Losing Drill Pay if They Refuse COVID Vaccination
Kim RobertsDecember 15, 2021
Members of the Texas National Guard must receive the emergency authorized COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved exemption in order to continue their service.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Military, State Troopers Increase Enforcement in La Joya Amid Surge in Crossings by Illegal Aliens
Hayden SparksDecember 7, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott pointed to Operation Lone Star and the state’s effort to supplement the insufficient federal response.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Border Numbers and Campaign Finance Reports
Daniel FriendNovember 26, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyCriminal JusticeGunsTexas Officials, Candidates React to Kyle Rittenhouse’s Full Acquittal in Wisconsin Self-defense Case
Hayden SparksNovember 22, 2021
A prominent Democrat in the Texas House lashed out at Gov. Greg Abbott after the governor tweeted about Rittenhouse’s acquittal.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Shares Barbed Wire Fencing Photos to Tout Border Wall Progress in South Texas
Hayden SparksNovember 16, 2021
Abbott said that “progress is being made on our border wall” and posted images of a barrier made of a fence with razor wire.
Elections 2022Calls for Texas Independence Ingrained in State Political Debate
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2021
Despite the state government's unwillingness to act on appeals for Texas Independence, the issue continues to reappear in its political discussions.
87th LegislatureHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas GOP, Lawmakers Ask Abbott to Fight Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Daniel FriendOctober 11, 2021
Texas Republicans are urging the governor to add employer vaccine mandates to the call of the special session.
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Slams Biden Homeland Security Chief Joined by Nine GOP Governors in Mission
Hayden SparksOctober 6, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott suggested that Congress should “investigate and call upon the resignation of” Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Elections 2022Immigration & BorderIssuesHere Are the Border Plans From Texas’ GOP Candidates for Governor
Brad JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021
Border security is a hot-button issue in the race for the Texas governor’s mansion.