Elections 2022Field of Challengers to Lt. Governor Patrick Forms on the Final Day of Campaign Filing
Hayden SparksDecember 13, 2021
In the coming year, there could be a rematch between Dan Patrick and the Democrat who almost defeated him in 2018.
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87th LegislatureElections 2022FederalIssuesState HouseState Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Congressional Campaign to Succeed Eddie Bernice Johnson
Hayden SparksNovember 24, 2021
Crockett was first elected to the Texas House in November of last year.
87th LegislatureElections 2021HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingTexas Voters Deciding Propositions on Religious Liberty, Gambling at Rodeos, Essential Caregiver Protections
Hayden SparksOctober 20, 2021
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, when Texans will vote on eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
JudicialLocal NewsSections of Texas Election Law Infringe Free Speech Rights, Federal Judge Declares
Holly HansenOctober 6, 2021
A judge declared two entire sections of state election code unconstitutional infringements of First Amendment rights, but left a statute prohibiting some forms of electioneering intact.
87th LegislatureElections 2020Federal2020 Election Audit of Four Major Texas Counties Announced After Trump Calls for Broad Review
Daniel FriendSeptember 23, 2021
After pressure for a 2020 election audit from Trump, the Texas Secretary of State announced it would audit several major counties.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateElection Reform Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Texas House, Will Need Senate Approval of Amendments
Hayden SparksAugust 26, 2021
The bill passed the Texas House upon second reading by a 79 to 37 vote. It will head back to the Senate after passing third reading.
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingOperation Lone Star Has Seized Thousands of Pounds of Narcotics as Border Crisis Persists, Per Abbott
Hayden SparksAugust 26, 2021
Tens of thousands have been referred to federal immigration authorities for being illegally present in the country.
87th LegislatureState SenateGOP Election Reform Bill Passes Texas Senate Again After 15-Hour Democrat Filibuster
Daniel FriendAugust 12, 2021
After a late-night filibuster from Sen. Carol Alvarado, the Texas Senate again approved the GOP election reform bill.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Another Special Session, Executive Order on the Border, Paxton v. Bush
Michelle ArledgeAugust 6, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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.
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.