87th LegislatureHealthcareTexas House Administration Committee Votes to End Mask Requirement
Hayden SparksApril 27, 2021
A resolution to end the Texas House’s mask requirement now awaits final approval or denial by the full chamber.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseProposed Ban on Child Sex Change Procedures Heard in Texas House, Following Senate
Isaiah MitchellApril 15, 2021
“I mean, this is not like we’re giving an antidepressant or an antipsychotic or a mood stabilizer," state Rep. Tom Oliverson said.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeStatewide NewsTexas Lawmakers Have High Hopes for Marijuana Legislation
Daniel FriendNovember 27, 2020
Without getting too deep into the weeds, here’s a look at the marijuana-related legislation proposed for the upcoming session in Texas so far.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Democratic Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin Defeat GOP Challengers in Central Texas House Races
Brad JohnsonNovember 4, 2020
Two central Texas Democrats narrowly held onto their seats Tuesday night, but secured their positions in the 87th Legislature.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateLatest Financial Reports Signal Fierce Competition for Open Texas House Seats
Daniel FriendOctober 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Carrie Isaac, Justin Berry Win GOP Runoffs, Will Face Democrat Incumbents in November
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2020
Freshman Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin now know their November matchups as Republicans Carrie Isaac and Justin Berry each claimed victory on Tuesday.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesRepublicans Isaac and Wymore Approach Runoff Election in Newly Democrat District
Brad JohnsonJuly 10, 2020
Republican candidates Carrie Isaac and Bud Wymore are competing for the chance to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Erin Zwiener in the general.
State HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Legislators Ask for CARES Act Funds to Lower Appraisal Values, Alamo Protection, Environmental Regulatory Transparency
McKenzie TaylorJune 5, 2020
This week — lawmakers ask for coronavirus aid to lower appraisals, the governor to intervene in Alamo drama, and an agency to name which businesses were granted regulatory waivers.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Special Election Field Finalized, Pro-Choice Group Issues Endorsements, Abbott Releases Coronavirus Response Ad
McKenzie TaylorMay 15, 2020
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseCarrie Isaac and Bud Wymore Head to Runoff in Republican Challenge to Rep. Erin Zwiener
Daniel FriendMarch 4, 2020
With Carrie Isaac falling two percent short needed to avoid a runoff, she and Bud Wymore will square off on May 26 to see which Republican will challenge State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood).
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Local NewsState HouseStatewide NewsRepublicans Looking to Unseat Rep. Erin Zwiener in Texas House Share Top Policy Priorities
Daniel FriendFebruary 21, 2020
The Texan reached out to the three Republican candidates in the primary race for House District 45 and asked them what their top policy priorities would be if elected. Here are their responses.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Local NewsState HouseStatewide NewsBattleground 2020: Republican Candidates in House District 45 Seek to Take Seat Back from Rep. Zwiener
Daniel FriendJanuary 30, 2020
In 2020, Republicans are looking to take back this Hays and Blanco County seat from Democrats after Rep. Erin Zwiener won the open seat in 2018.
Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsState HouseStatewide NewsTexas Special Election Runoff Results in Big Win for Republicans Ahead of November
McKenzie TaylorJanuary 29, 2020
Gary Gates' impressive double-digit victory over Eliz Markowitz on Tuesday night in Fort Bend County shows the GOP remains in a strong position to keep the Texas House in November.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Fundraising Numbers in the 12 House Districts Democrats Flipped in 2018
McKenzie TaylorJanuary 17, 2020
Here's a look at how each candidate running in the 12 Texas House districts that flipped from red to blue in 2018 fared in terms of fundraising.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateBattleground 2020: Texas State Races Take Shape as Filing Deadline Closes
Brad JohnsonDecember 10, 2019
The filing deadline to run for primary ballots closed last night. Here's where all of the key Texas state battleground races stand.
86th LegislatureIssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Memo, Interim Charges, and a New Senate Committee
McKenzie TaylorNovember 29, 2019
This week in The Back Mic-- a look at the controversy surrounding a Texas GOP memo that leaked, Texas House interim committee charges, and a new senate committee.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Prop 4 in 12 Key House Districts, Freedom Caucus on a Special Session, Abbott Staffer Moves On
McKenzie TaylorNovember 8, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a look at how Prop 4 fared in the 12 Texas House seats flipped by Democrats in the 2018 election.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalIssuesStatewide NewsBattleground 2020 Update: Candidates Running in Some Hotly Contested Texas Races
Daniel FriendAugust 30, 2019
With a number of open seats and highly competitive districts, here's a look at how some of the races across Texas are shaping up in our Battleground Update series.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Texas State Battleground Races Take Shape with Early Fundraising
McKenzie TaylorJuly 19, 2019
Here's a rundown of how some contentious state-level campaigns are shaping up going into 2020 after the most recent fundraising numbers were released.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseTexas Battleground: House District 45 In Play After Turning Blue in 2018
McKenzie TaylorJune 11, 2019
A top target for Texas Republicans going into 2020, this district encompasses Hays and Blanco counties and flipped to the Democrats in 2018.