Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Nearing Campaign for Texas Governor
Brad JohnsonSeptember 21, 2021
The El Paso Democrat is poised to launch his third massive campaign in as many election cycles, set to challenge incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.
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87th LegislatureState HouseTexas GOP Lawmakers Blast Democratic Walkout, Seek to Secure Quorum
Daniel FriendJuly 12, 2021
Republican lawmakers blasted the quorum bust of House Democrats and say they will “use every resource available” to secure a quorum.
Elections 2020Elections 2022Statewide NewsKen Paxton Slams New York Times After He Reportedly Declined to Back Greg Abbott’s Reelection
Hayden SparksMay 4, 2021
A spokesman for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said The New York Times took his remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott out of context.
Elections 2021Local NewsRon Nirenberg Re-Elected Mayor of San Antonio After Quiet Campaign Season
Isaiah MitchellMay 3, 2021
Nirenberg will stay at the helm for a third term after a markedly unaggressive campaign strategy contrasted his 2019 run.
Local NewsBeto O’Rourke Endorses San Antonio’s Prop B to End Collective Bargaining for Police
Isaiah MitchellApril 22, 2021
As a city councilman in El Paso, O'Rourke fought police union contracts he considered excessive. He joins Julian Castro in supporting Prop B.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseSecond Amendment Sanctuary Bill Approved by Texas House Committee
Daniel FriendApril 6, 2021
A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
Criminal JusticeFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesCruz, Cornyn, 17 Other U.S. Senators Tour Rio Grande River in ‘Heartbreaking’ Border Visit
Hayden SparksMarch 29, 2021
During their tour with Texas public safety officers, the senators made an unnerving discovery on the river.
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseProcedural Error Halts Marathon Election Law Hearing, Preventing Testimony of Beto O’Rourke, Other Witnesses
Hayden SparksMarch 25, 2021
Deer Park Republican Briscoe Cain made a parliamentary mistake that prevented the committee from hearing testimony on an election security bill.
Statewide NewsAfter Abbott Announces End to Coronavirus Rules, Democrats Call Move a ‘Death Warrant’
Hayden SparksMarch 3, 2021
Some lawmakers are praising Abbott’s announcement while others are claiming the move will cost the lives of Texans.
FederalImmigration & BorderBiden Health and Human Services Department Reopens Encampment for Unaccompanied Minors
Hayden SparksFebruary 24, 2021
The Biden administration says the facility is necessary due to the number of beds needed for unaccompanied children.
EnergyStatewide NewsElected Officials Blast ERCOT, Abbott for Power Grid ‘Disaster’
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2021
A former state senator says the ongoing power outage crisis is entirely the fault of Gov. Greg Abbott.
The former congressman condemned Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in an El Paso radio interview.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Says Texas Should Be a “Second Amendment Sanctuary”
Daniel FriendJanuary 15, 2021
With the incoming Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott says that Texas should become a “Second Amendment sanctuary” to protect the state from federal gun rights violations.
FederalTexas Democrats Blame Ted Cruz for Capitol Debacle, Call for Resignation
Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2021
Democrats are calling for Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation, blaming him for inciting the violence that erupted at the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Congressional Members Condemn Storming of U.S. Capitol by “Stop the Steal” Protesters
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
Republican and Democratic Texas congressmen alike condemned the anarchic storm on the Capitol by pro-Trump protesters during the electoral certification on Wednesday.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseStatewide NewsFissure Within the Texas GOP Widens After General Election Successes, Ahead of Legislative Session
Brad JohnsonDecember 24, 2020
Stances taken by Republican Party of Texas Chairman Allen West have spurred irritation among some of the party faithful, but the conflict is emblematic of a broader intra-party dispute.
The presidential contest, congressional races, and state legislative campaigns — here are The Texan's top 10 things to watch for on Election Night.
A day before his general election opponent is decided, Sen. John Cornyn announced a massive fundraising haul.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Endorsements, Annie’s List Endorsements, Texas Democrats Strategize
McKenzie TaylorFebruary 14, 2020
This week we look at key GOP primary endorsements from Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic primary endorsements from Annie's List as Democrats meet in Austin to strategize for November.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: A List of Victory Margins in the Texas House’s Most Competitive Seats
McKenzie TaylorFebruary 7, 2020
In this week's edition — Here's a look at how the margins of victory shifted from 2016 to 2018 in some of Texas' most competitive state house seats.