Elections 2024FederalDemocratic Congressman Colin Allred Announces Challenge to Ted Cruz
Matt StringerMay 3, 2023
Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will face at least one Democratic opponent in the 2024 general election.
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Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeGunsIssuesJudicialSelf-Defense or Murder: Jury Begins Deliberating in Sgt. Daniel Perry’s Homicide Trial
Hayden SparksApril 6, 2023
David Fugitt, the lead detective in the case, was called to testify by the defense rather than the prosecution.
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialPaxton Files Brief Supporting Florida K-3 Classroom Ban on Discussing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
Rob LauciusJanuary 5, 2023
Paxton is the latest Texas official to wade into the fight over Florida’s law prohibiting the material in kindergarten through third grade.
IssuesUvalde, Border Troubles, and a Landmark Court Ruling: Top Texas Political Stories of 2022
Brad JohnsonDecember 30, 2022
Here's a review of the top stories in Texas politics this year.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s a List of the On-Campus Votes in the 2022 Texas Governor Race
Brad JohnsonDecember 23, 2022
This week — Here’s a breakdown of the votes for Texas governor on the state’s 11 largest campuses.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: O’Rourke Reflects on Georgia, House Democrats Elect New Leader, Comptroller Calls for Deadline Extension
Brad JohnsonDecember 16, 2022
This week — Beto O’Rourke calls for more investment to make Texas electorally competitive, Trey Martinez Fischer is elected Democratic caucus chair, and Glenn Hegar asks the federal government to push back a broadband mapping deadline.
88th LegislatureIssuesTaxes & SpendingFormer Gov. Rick Perry Backs Legal Sports Betting as New Spokesperson for Interest Group
Hayden SparksNovember 17, 2022
Texas is among a minority of states that have not created a legal sports betting market since it became permissible under federal law.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022IssuesLocal NewsRepublicans Trounced in Dallas County as Voters Elect All-Democrat Commissioners Court
Hayden SparksNovember 14, 2022
The only Republican on the court, Commissioner J.J. Koch (R-District 2), lost his seat to Democrat Andrew Sommerman.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Blame Lackluster Midterm on 2021 Election Reform, Redistricting, and Poor Border Messaging
Rob LauciusNovember 11, 2022
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s a Breakdown of the Texas Governor Results
Brad JohnsonNovember 11, 2022
This week — Here’s a breakdown of the results in the top-of-the-ticket clash between Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke.
Elections 2022FederalGunsLocal NewsState SenateUvalde County Voters Rebuke Democrats with Strong Showing for Statewide Republicans
Matt StringerNovember 9, 2022
Uvalde County voters rejected Democratic candidates for all statewide and legislative offices on election day.
Elections 2022Local NewsTarrant County Remains Red, Republicans Continue Control of Commissioners Court
Kim RobertsNovember 9, 2022
Texas’ largest red urban county had a strong showing on Tuesday by Republican candidates, including those for county judge and district attorney.