Elections 2020Texas Republicans Rebuke President Trump’s Call to Delay the Election
Brad JohnsonAugust 1, 2020
After a tweet by President Trump suggested delaying the November election, many Texas Republicans criticized the idea outright.
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Statewide NewsBreweries Prohibited from Operating Patio Services, Says TABC in New Guidance
Brad JohnsonJuly 24, 2020
After confusion over recent orders, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission clarified that breweries and other alcohol "manufacturers" may not open for patio consumption.
Civil SocietyTexas Republicans Divided in House Vote to Remove Confederate Statues from U.S. Capitol
Brad JohnsonJuly 24, 2020
After nearly two months of civic unrest and riots over the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. House voted to remove statues of Confederate figures in the Capitol.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Dan Crenshaw, Wendy Davis Top House Fundraising in July Quarterly Filing
Daniel FriendJuly 16, 2020
In their July quarterly financial filings, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Wendy Davis reported raising the most money out of all U.S. House candidates in Texas.
Elections 2020Sen. Ted Cruz Launches Fund Supporting Conservative Candidates in Texas, Across the Country
Brad JohnsonJuly 8, 2020
Sen. Ted Cruz launched a “Cruz 20 for 20 Victory Fund” which will support 25 conservative congressional members or candidates by raising $100,000 for each.
FederalTaxes & SpendingRep. Chip Roy’s Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Reforming PPP Loan Provisions Passes House in Near-Unanimous Vote
Brad JohnsonMay 29, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill amending provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program that hindered businesses' abilities to stay afloat.
FederalTexas Representatives Divided Along Party Lines on Unprecedented House Proxy Voting
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2020
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
FederalTexas Lawmakers Call for Moving the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Away from China
Daniel FriendMay 26, 2020
Concerned about a reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, several Texas legislators in Congress have introduced bills aimed at moving the supply chain to the U.S. or allies.
FederalTaxes & SpendingHouse Passes $3 Trillion in Additional Coronavirus Aid
Brad JohnsonMay 15, 2020
Congress approved its second coronavirus relief package on Friday, but there's not much appetite for it among Senate Republicans.
FederalRep. Chip Roy Announces Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act with Bipartisan Support
Brad JohnsonMay 14, 2020
The bipartisan bill announced by Rep. Chip Roy would revamp some of the rules within the Paycheck Protection Program that have complicated usage of the loans by businesses.
EnergyOil Producer Halliburton Shutters Two Texas Facilities After $1 Billion First Quarter Loss
Brad JohnsonMay 1, 2020
After a poor first-quarter, Halliburton has tightened its belt by shuttering two Texas facilities and laying off hundreds of employees.
Elections 2020Rep. Chip Roy, Challenger Wendy Davis Clash Over Coronavirus Response
Brad JohnsonApril 15, 2020
Their respective responses and policy recommendations in light of the coronavirus pandemic have driven Chip Roy and Wendy Davis even further apart.
FederalHealthcareIssuesHouse Approves $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
Brad JohnsonMarch 27, 2020
With the Phase III coronavirus relief bill passed through the House, it now moves to President Trump's desk for final signature.
FederalHealthcareTaxes & SpendingHouse Coronavirus Bill Imposes New Federal Sick Leave Mandate on Small Businesses, Cost Remains Unknown
Brad JohnsonMarch 16, 2020
As the coronavirus panic unfurls throughout the country, the House rushed through a complex bill to fund testing and mandate paid sick leave on small businesses.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFebruary Border Statistics Reveal Slight Increase in Apprehensions After Eight Months of Decline
Sarah McConnellMarch 10, 2020
After eight months of continuous decline at the southern border, February statistics reveal a roughly one percent increase in apprehensions while drug seizures continue to be a top issue.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsSan Antonio Officials Issue Local Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
Sarah McConnellMarch 3, 2020
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued a public health emergency citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Letter to Administration Concerning Spread of Coronavirus at Southern Border
Sarah McConnellMarch 2, 2020
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalGunsBrady PAC to Support Wendy Davis in TX-21 Race Against Chip Roy
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2020
In 2018, Brady PAC won 88 percent of its federal races. One of those they lost was against Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21). This year, the pro-gun control group hopes Wendy Davis can pull it off.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalLocal NewsWendy Davis, Jennie Lou Leeder Discuss Guns, Immigration, Impeachment at Comal County Democratic Primary Forum
Brad JohnsonFebruary 3, 2020
Texas' primary elections are slated for Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Whoever is victorious between Davis and Leeder will face high-profile incumbent Chip Roy in November.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsOver 5,000 Attend Texas Rally for Life at State Capitol
Daniel FriendJanuary 27, 2020
Downtown Austin was flooded with pro-life advocates on Saturday for the annual "Rally for Life," where U.S. Rep. Chip Roy and State Rep. Jeff Leach trumpeted pro-life policy advances.