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.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFederal Airport Security Permits Illegal Aliens to Use Arrest Warrants as Identification
Hayden SparksJanuary 21, 2022
The agency’s administrator, David Pekoske, described the policy in response to questions from Congressman Lance Gooden and others.
JudicialTransportationDallas to Houston High Speed Rail Project Faces Legal and Financing Obstacles and Criticisms
Kim RobertsOctober 26, 2021
Several legal and financing issues concerning the progress of Texas Central have come to light in recent weeks.
87th LegislatureEducationHealthcareIssuesState HouseTexas House Passes ‘Save Girls’ Sports Act’ to Require Public School Athletes to Compete According to Biological Sex
Hayden SparksOctober 15, 2021
The bill prohibits biological males from competing in girls’ sports even if they identify as transgender girls.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Lists Next Republicans He Wants in the Senate
Daniel FriendSeptember 30, 2021
Three Senate seats could go to new Republicans in the next election and the lieutenant governor has said who he wants to fill them.
87th LegislatureElections 2021State HouseBrian Harrison Claims Victory Over Former Rep. John Wray in Texas House District 10
Hayden SparksSeptember 28, 2021
Brian Harrison will fill the vacancy left by Jake Ellzey when he resigned the seat after being elected to Congress.
FederalImmigration & BorderTexas Republicans Split Votes on Defense Bill Including Disputed Items Like Adding Women to the Draft
Daniel FriendSeptember 24, 2021
Republicans from Texas were split on the measure that would fund the military and also require women to register for the draft.
87th LegislatureElections 2021State HouseAbbott Sets Runoff in House District 10 for Sept. 28 as Wray, Harrison Trade Accusations
Hayden SparksSeptember 14, 2021
Brian Harrison finished first on Election Day while John Wray, who formerly occupied the seat, finished second.
87th LegislatureElections 2021IssuesState HouseBrian Harrison, John Wray Head to a Runoff for Texas House Seat to Replace Congressman Jake Ellzey
Hayden SparksSeptember 1, 2021
Turnout in the special election, which took place in Ellis and Henderson Counties, was less than nine percent.
Elections 2021State HouseEight Candidates Vying to Succeed Former State Rep. Jake Ellzey in Aug. 31 Special Election
Hayden SparksAugust 20, 2021
Here's an overview of the candidates running for Texas House District 10, their experience, and their stances on key issues.
87th LegislatureState HouseTexas House Achieves a Quorum After Several Democrats Return to Capitol, Adjourns Until Monday
Daniel FriendAugust 19, 2021
The Texas legislature has been unable to move on any legislation since the regular session gaveled out in May.
Elections 2022After 2020, Trump’s Endorsement Still Motivates Democratic Opposition and Turns Out GOP Voters
Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2021
The narrative that Donald Trump's endorsement is now devalued in Texas does not jive with candidates' reactions or election results at large.