State HouseFormer Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn Passes Away
Brad JohnsonOctober 28, 2022
Longtime Texas House member Dan Flynn passed away at the age of 79.
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87th LegislatureEducationState HouseState SenateSTAAR Testing to Remain While A-F School Rating System Suspended, TEA Says
Isaiah MitchellDecember 14, 2020
Though schools won't have to worry about their own scores this year, the TEA will still administrate the STAAR test to gauge student success.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Candidate Seeks to Limit Governor’s Power, Texas Democrats Join Convention, Lawmakers Request Religious Visitation at Nursing Homes
McKenzie TaylorAugust 21, 2020
This week — a candidate will file legislation to limit the governor’s executive power, two Texas Democrats speak at the national convention, and lawmakers request flexibility for religious visits at long-term care facilities.
Elections 2020Abbott-Endorsed Candidates See Mixed Runoff Election Results
Daniel FriendJuly 17, 2020
Candidates endorsed by Gov. Abbott in the runoffs saw mixed results, with those running for open seats coming out on top and those already in office losing.
Elections 2020Two Texas House Incumbents Go Down as Bryan Slaton, Shelby Slawson Win Insurgent Runoff Bids
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2020
GOP challengers Bryan Slaton and Shelby Slawson have secured electoral victory after routs of their incumbent opponents.
Elections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Runoff Candidates Spar with Abbott, Release Attack Ads, Endorse Former Rivals
McKenzie TaylorJune 26, 2020
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
EducationStatewide NewsLawmaker Calls for STAAR Testing Requirements to be Waived, Evaluation System Diversified
Brad JohnsonJune 11, 2020
After student educations were interrupted by COVID-19, some lawmakers point to the need to shift away from STAAR testing as the sole grading system for students and school districts.
Elections 2020State HouseStatewide NewsRep. Dan Flynn Headed to Runoff Against Challenger Bryan Slaton After Pair’s Third Matchup
McKenzie TaylorMarch 4, 2020
Rep. Dan Flynn faced off against businessman Bryan Slaton for a third time as the State House race moves toward a May runoff.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsEligibility Dispute in House Primary Race Roils Harris County Republicans
Holly HansenJanuary 14, 2020
The dispute between GOP candidate Josh Flynn and the Harris County Republican Party comes amid a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Dwayne Bohac.
IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Karl Rove PAC, Abbott Endorsements at Odds with Bonnen Targets and TLR
McKenzie TaylorNovember 22, 2019
This week in the Back Mic--Governor Abbott endorses targets on Bonnen's list, a new PAC launched by Karl Rove, and an advocacy group endorses against the Governor’s pick.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Bonnen’s Lists — Where All 82 Republicans Landed
McKenzie TaylorOctober 25, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Gun Debate, Impeachment, and Texas House Retirements
McKenzie TaylorSeptember 27, 2019
Here are this week's critical developments from the candidates, elected officials, and policies that impact Texans everywhere.