AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Democrats in Washington, Big 12 Shakeup, Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Michelle ArledgeJuly 30, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Rogue Democrats, a Texas Judge and DACA, Police Funding in Big Cities
Michelle ArledgeJuly 23, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseHouston Area Republican Proposes Forensic Audit of 2020’s General Election in 13 Texas Counties
Hayden SparksJuly 19, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session has been at a standstill for a lack of a quorum since Democrats fled Austin for Washington, D.C.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateVice President Harris Praises Texas Democrats for ‘Great Sacrifice’ After Legislators Flee to Washington, D.C.
Hayden SparksJuly 14, 2021
Without a quorum, the Texas House is at a standstill and law enforcement is unable to apprehend absent Democrats while they are out of state.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas Republicans Order Sergeant at Arms to Return Democratic Lawmakers ‘Under Warrant of Arrest if Necessary’
Hayden SparksJuly 13, 2021
Democrats broke quorum by going to Washington, D.C. when the Texas House was scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateArlington Republican Proposes Rule to Punish Texas House Members Who Walk Out of Special Session
Hayden SparksJuly 8, 2021
As they did during the regular session, Democrats may break quorum during the special session to block a Republican election reform bill.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateDemocrats May Once Again Break Quorum to Block Republican Election Reform Bill
Hayden SparksJuly 5, 2021
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesStatewide NewsTexas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs to Resign After Senate Spurns Her Nomination
Brad JohnsonMay 22, 2021
Current Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs will step down from the position at the end of this month.
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateTexas House Democrats Ask Biden Admin to Monitor Elections Committee’s ‘Voter Disenfranchisement’ Bills
Hayden SparksApril 29, 2021
The Democrats on the committee accused Chairman Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and others of “silencing opposing viewpoints.”
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesActive Election Fraud Prosecutions at an ‘All Time High,’ Texas Attorney General’s Office Testifies
Hayden SparksApril 6, 2021
The number of alleged election fraud offenses is still dwarfed by the number of votes cast in the most recent statewide elections.
Elections 2020FederalCrowded Field of Candidates Finalized for Texas’ 6th Congressional District Special Election
Daniel FriendMarch 3, 2021
A total of 23 candidates, including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats, filed to run for the special election in Texas’ Sixth Congressional District.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateBudget Woes, Emergency Powers, and Redistricting: Texas Legislature Faces Mountain of Obstacles as it Convenes
Brad JohnsonJanuary 12, 2021
The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsTexas Rejected Use of Dominion Voting System Software Due to Efficiency Issues
Brad JohnsonNovember 19, 2020
Evaluations show Texas officials had concerns about Dominion Voting Systems product's efficiency and reliability when they rejected their use in January of this year.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsCounties on Up: Texas’ Decentralized Electoral Structure
Brad JohnsonNovember 3, 2020
Unlike other states, Texas has a bottom-up electoral system with the counties handling the lion's share of the responsibilities when it comes to the state's elections.
Elections 2020Local NewsAttorney General Directs Round Rock to Hold Elections in November, Warns of ‘Severe Consequences’ if Delayed to 2021
Hayden SparksJuly 30, 2020
🔊 Listen to this Austin, TX, July 30, 2020 — Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan and the Round Rock City Council to hold their municipal elections on the original date of November 3, 2020, asserting that their decision to postpone the city’s elections until next year is illegal. The attorney general said that there would be repercussions for Morgan and the council if they fail to comply, including possible...
Elections 2020Runoff 2020: Breakdown of Financial Filings in Texas State Races
Daniel FriendJuly 8, 2020
Runoff candidates for the state legislature were required to disclose their latest financial reports on Monday. Here's a breakdown of the races and a look at some of the largest donors.
Elections 2020Attorney General Paxton Requests Texas Supreme Court Rule on Mail-In Ballots for Voters Afraid of Contracting Coronavirus
Brad JohnsonMay 13, 2020
The attorney general is asking the Texas Supreme Court to address the application of the "disability and sickness" provision in state code dictating absentee ballots.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsPrimary Runoff Early Voting to Begin a Week Sooner Than Expected, Per Abbott’s New Orders
Daniel FriendMay 12, 2020
Citing emergency powers and the need for "appropriate social distancing and safe hygiene practices," Abbott moved the start date for early voting in the July runoffs from July 6 to June 29.
IssuesStatewide NewsAttorney General Ken Paxton Warns Against Expanded Adoption of Mail-In Ballots, May Constitute Election Fraud
Holly HansenMay 4, 2020
An advisory from Attorney General Ken Paxton says only those who have contracted coronavirus would be eligible to use mail-in ballots.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalBattleground 2020: A Breakdown of Runoff Fundraising Numbers for Key Texas Congressional Races
Daniel FriendApril 17, 2020
Here's a look at how some of the key runoff races for congressional seats in Texas are shaping up based on the most recent campaign finance reports.