Elections 2022Former Allies Debate Border Security, Education, Property Taxes in Hill Country Candidate Forum
Brad JohnsonMay 4, 2022
The pair of candidates finished neck and neck in the primary and now face-off in the May 24 runoff.
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EducationElections 2022Gov. Abbott’s School Choice Rhetoric Clashes With His Runoff Endorsements, Legislature’s Priorities
Brad JohnsonApril 6, 2022
A few years of broad displeasure with the public education system has breathed new life into the prospect of school choice legislation in Texas ahead of the 2023 session.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022State HouseRaces for Four Open Texas House Seats in Central Texas Head to Runoffs
Brad JohnsonMarch 4, 2022
Republican voters in multiple Texas House districts across Central Texas will cast ballots in May runoff races.
Elections 2022Local NewsPolice Unions Divide Republican Candidates in Hill Country District
Brad JohnsonFebruary 22, 2022
Justin Berry has accused his opponent, Ellen Troxclair, of pining for the elimination of police unions due to a statement she made in a forum about all unions' influence over the state legislature.
Local News‘This is Broad Overreach,’ Say Attorneys for 8 Indicted Austin Police Officers for Actions During 2020 Riots
Brad JohnsonFebruary 21, 2022
The officers have bailed out of jail after being booked but are now on administrative duty as the cases unfold.
Local NewsAustin Police Officers Face Indictments Over Firing ‘Bean Bag Rounds’ During 2020 Protests and Riots
Brad JohnsonFebruary 18, 2022
The indictments come two years after the initial incidents when protesters gathered en masse and tensions with police rose.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseAustin GOP Allies Shed Past Partnership, Set for Challenge in New House District
Brad JohnsonOctober 19, 2021
Ellen Troxclair and Justin Berry, Central Texas GOP allies turned rivals, will face off in a newly drawn district in next year's primary.
Elections 2022Campaigns for State Legislature Begin Launching Ahead of Redistricting
Daniel FriendAugust 10, 2021
Before new maps are drawn, some challengers are beginning to launch campaigns for competitive state legislative districts across Texas.
Elections 2020After Final 2020 Races Called, Texas Legislative Body and Congressional Delegation Now Set
Brad JohnsonNovember 18, 2020
Congressional and Texas House races are now finalized and the member rosters are set for their respective bodies.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Democratic Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin Defeat GOP Challengers in Central Texas House Races
Brad JohnsonNovember 4, 2020
Two central Texas Democrats narrowly held onto their seats Tuesday night, but secured their positions in the 87th Legislature.
Criminal JusticeElections 2020State House‘Defund the Police’ Takes Center Stage in House District 47 Race
Brad JohnsonOctober 19, 2020
Due to the district's location in Austin and the GOP candidate's background as a police officer, police funding and reform are unavoidably pertinent in the race for House District 47.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateLatest Financial Reports Signal Fierce Competition for Open Texas House Seats
Daniel FriendOctober 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.