88th LegislatureStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Keep Hinojosa as Chair, Fail to Adopt Platform at State Convention
While Hinojosa has focused on mobilizing votes in reliably blue urban areas, Olson promised more attention to rural counties.
While Hinojosa has focused on mobilizing votes in reliably blue urban areas, Olson promised more attention to rural counties.
This week — the Abbott campaign has purchased its first general election ad space, a Texas Democratic leader will retire after next term if he wins re-election, and Texas GOP delegates favor DeSantis as the non-Trump 2024 candidate.
Five county district attorneys in Texas have already said they will not pursue charges against individuals who violate abortion laws.
This week — Texas GOP legislative priorities are finalized, Cuellar holds off Cisneros after a recount, and a rift grows between Republican pro-LGBT organizations.
A Dallas Democrat characterized debating election reform with Republicans as “negotiating with terrorists.”
This week — here’s a look at what’s happening in Texas politics during Presidential Inauguration Week.
Democrats are calling for Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation, blaming him for inciting the violence that erupted at the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday.
The state’s highest court has ruled that Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins’ plan to send mail ballot applications to all voters would exceed his authority to conduct elections under the law.
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.
This week — the George Floyd Act is introduced, a senator tests positive for COVID-19, and Texas Democrats opine a lack of representation at their national convention.