Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Says Campaign Has 44,000 Volunteers, Aims to Contact 2 Million Voters in February
Brad JohnsonJanuary 21, 2022
The prominent Democrat raised $7.2 million from individuals since jumping into the race for governor.
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Elections 2022Abbott Flexes $18.9 Million Fundraising Haul, GOP Challengers Raise $5.1 Million, O’Rourke Raises $8.9 Million
Brad JohnsonJanuary 19, 2022
The latest fundraising numbers show the fuller picture of Texas' gubernatorial race as each candidate has now filed more complete reports.
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.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Beto O’Rourke’s Attack on Abbott, More Vaccine Lawsuits, New Laws Take Effect
Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Blames Abbott for COVID-19 Hospitalizations of Fewer Than 300 Minors
Brad JohnsonJanuary 5, 2022
The gubernatorial candidate's claim comes amid a case spike as the more contagious, but less deadly, Omicron variant spreads.
EnergyPower Grid Weatherization Efforts Enter Home Stretch Before Winter
Brad JohnsonDecember 9, 2021
As Texas enters the first winter following this year's devastating blackouts, state agencies are enforcing weatherization protocols for power plants and inspecting the units that faced outages in February.
Elections 2022GunsIssuesMatthew McConaughey Says He Will Not Run for Texas Governor in 2022
Hayden SparksNovember 29, 2021
After months of speculation and hints at a potential campaign, the actor opted against running for governor of Texas.
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.
Elections 20222022 Democratic Messaging Solidifies on the Power Grid, Abortion, and Guns
Brad JohnsonNovember 24, 2021
Next year, Texas Democrats hope to replicate their 2018 gains against a much less friendly national political environment.
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.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: O’Rourke’s Next Bid, Carroll ISD Investigation, Harris County Redistricting Lawsuit
Daniel FriendNovember 19, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2022Beto O’Rourke Announces Run for Governor, Gives Democrats First High-Profile Challenger to Abbott
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2021
Former El Paso congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke officially announced his run for Texas governor.
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.
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.