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.
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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.
Civil SocietyIssues2020 March for Life Draws Enormous Crowd in Washington, D.C.
Daniel FriendJanuary 24, 2020
March for Life, the annual pro-life rally in Washington, D.C., continued to draw enormous crowds this year, with Donald Trump becoming the first president to address the rally in-person.
HealthcareIssuesHealthcare After Obamacare Highlighted by Rep. Roy, Others at TPPF Panel
Brad JohnsonJanuary 22, 2020
The healthcare panel at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's annual summit highlighted key policies participants believe will drive down costs and improve quality of care were Obamacare to be repealed.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalIssuesRepublican Candidates Vying to Replace Olson Face-Off at Richmond Forum
Holly HansenJanuary 17, 2020
A GOP candidate forum in Richmond on Thursday night highlighted key differences in the race to succeed retiring Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX-22).
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalExclusive: Club for Growth PAC Endorses Chris Ekstrom in Race to Replace Retiring Thornberry
Brad JohnsonJanuary 13, 2020
Ekstrom is Club for Growth PAC's first non-incumbent Texas endorsement in the 2020 cycle and the second Texas endorsement overall.
FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsDHS to Share Illegal Immigration Data with Census Bureau, Complying with Trump’s Executive Order
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2020
While there will not be a citizenship question on the 2020 census, executive agencies will be providing the Census Bureau with data regarding illegal immigrants in the country.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
Civil SocietyFederalIssues20 Texas Congressional Members Call for Supreme Court Overrule of Roe v. Wade
Daniel FriendJanuary 3, 2020
The members, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, filed the amicus brief in a Supreme Court case asking the high court to reconsider its previous, controversial abortion ruling.