FederalTwo Texas Democrats Oppose D.C. Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections
Matt StringerFebruary 13, 2023
All but two of Texas’ congressional Democrats opposed blocking a D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesPresident Biden’s Visit to El Paso Met With Derision by Texas Republicans
Hayden SparksJanuary 9, 2023
The president’s visit to El Paso was his first trip to the southern border since his inauguration nearly two years ago.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsCongresswoman Escobar Asks Biden for More Funding Amid El Paso Illegal Immigration Surge
Hayden SparksDecember 13, 2022
Democrat Veronica Escobar of El Paso asked the Biden administration for “more resources for our local governments.”
Criminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Blame Lackluster Midterm on 2021 Election Reform, Redistricting, and Poor Border Messaging
Rob LauciusNovember 11, 2022
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
Elections 2022FederalIssuesU.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Wins Tenth Term After Bitter Race With Republican Cassy Garcia
Hayden SparksNovember 9, 2022
Cuellar’s victory ended a vitriolic campaign between a seasoned moderate Democrat and a former member of Sen. Ted Cruz’s staff.
Elections 2022FederalIssuesU.S. Rep. Cuellar Rips ‘Blatantly False Ad’ by Republican Cassy Garcia on Questionable Campaign Donation
Hayden SparksNovember 3, 2022
Republican Cassy Garcia said the campaign donation, which was made over 15 years ago, is “part of a troubling pattern.”
Elections 2022Local NewsState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsHere Are the Top 10 Midterm Races to Watch in Texas
Brad JohnsonOctober 26, 2022
Headlined by the gubernatorial campaign, below are 10 races in Texas to watch closely going into November.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesMayorkas Blasts ‘Open Border’ Talking Point by Republicans: ‘Music to the Smugglers’ Ears’
Hayden SparksOctober 21, 2022
Republicans contend President Biden has fueled a perception abroad that border security is not a priority of his administration.
EnergyFederalHealthcareTaxes & SpendingBiden Signs Inflation Reduction Act, Texas Legislators Respond
Rob LauciusAugust 17, 2022
Republicans claim the new law will increase, not reduce, inflation, as well as make the IRS more intrusive in Americans' lives.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesSouth Texas Democrat Says Biden Heeding ‘Immigration Activists’ Instead of Border Communities, Law Enforcement
Hayden SparksAugust 4, 2022
Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar has been a critic of the Biden administration on illegal immigration.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Legislative Priorities Finalized, Cuellar Declared Winner, LGBT Republican Leader Resigns
Brad JohnsonJune 24, 2022
This week — Texas GOP legislative priorities are finalized, Cuellar holds off Cisneros after a recount, and a rift grows between Republican pro-LGBT organizations.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022FederalCongressional Runoffs Between Blue Dog Democrats and Progressives in South Texas Too Close to Call
Daniel FriendMay 25, 2022
Republicans have their nominees lined up for the South Texas congressional districts, but Democrats still await the final results of close runoffs.