IssuesTexas Suburbs Likely to Gain More Representation Under New Redistricting Data
Daniel FriendAugust 13, 2021
Suburban areas in Texas boomed in the past decade and should see an increase in representatives after redistricting.
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EnergyIssuesStatewide NewsAdvocacy Groups Fuel Opposition to Permian Highway Pipeline
Mark LisheronMay 11, 2020
150 miles of construction have been completed on Kinder Morgan's planned 430-mile pipeline, but lawsuits from advocacy groups and local entities keep coming.
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.
Local NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingSpending Increases by $650 Million in Texas’ Most Populated Counties
Brad JohnsonNovember 21, 2019
Tarrant County tops the list of largest county government spending increases with a $97 million spending binge going into next year.
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.