FederalThree-Quarters of Texas’ U.S. House Delegation Has Voted by Proxy in 2022
Daniel FriendMay 5, 2022
While proxy voting received opposition from Republicans in 2020, now members of both parties make use of the measure.
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Civil SocietyElections 2022FederalHealthcareIssuesJudicialCalling Himself ‘Pro-life,’ Texas Democrat Condemns Possible Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Hayden SparksMay 4, 2022
Cuellar said, “My faith is clear: abortion must be rare & safe.”
FederalTaxes & SpendingTransportationNew Ports-to-Plains Interstate Through West Texas Designated for Future Development
Kim RobertsApril 6, 2022
A future highway from Laredo to Amarillo received official designation in the omnibus spending bill signed into law in March. No appropriations for the project have yet been made.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesBiden Administration Reportedly to End Title 42 Illegal Alien Expulsions in May
Hayden SparksMarch 30, 2022
Both Republican and Democratic members of Texas’ congressional delegation had urged the federal government to keep the policy in place.
FederalImmigration & BorderTexas Lawmakers Warn of Border Surge if Expulsions Under Title 42 End
Daniel FriendMarch 30, 2022
Members of the Texas delegation, including two Democrats, warn that ending Title 42 will lead to an “unprecedented increase in apprehensions.”
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022FederalDemocratic Congressman Cuellar Forced to Runoff Against Repeat Challenger Jessica Cisneros
Brad JohnsonMarch 3, 2022
The pair will face off in a runoff on May 24 in what is sure to be another heated race.
Elections 2022AOC Vows to ‘Unionize the Hell Out of This State’ While Campaigning for Texas Progressives
Brad JohnsonFebruary 14, 2022
The two candidates receiving the New York congresswoman's support are competing against more moderate Democrats in the primary.
Elections 2022Fundraising Frontrunners Emerge in Texas’ Open Congressional Races
Daniel FriendFebruary 1, 2022
The latest campaign finance reports show where candidates in Texas’ open congressional races stand.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Texas Military Response to Critics, FBI Raid On Congressman’s Home, Abortion Ban Proposal in Abilene
Daniel FriendJanuary 28, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2022FederalFBI Probe of Congressman Cuellar Investigation Ripples to Campaign
Daniel FriendJanuary 21, 2022
The FBI raid at the home and office of Rep. Henry Cuellar has added fuel to an already-heated campaign.
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesViolence Outside the U.S. Against Federal Agents, Employees Can Be Prosecuted, New Law Clarifies
Hayden SparksNovember 24, 2021
President Biden excluded from the signing ceremony retired Special Agent Victor Avila and the family of the late Special Agent Jaime Zapata.
FederalTaxes & SpendingCruz, Cornyn Vote Against $4.5 Trillion in Spending for Infrastructure, Democrats’ Priorities
Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2021
Congress is moving forward with two spending packages that would amount to $4.5 trillion if approved by both chambers.