FederalGunsIssuesBiden Issues Executive Order on Red Flag Laws, Background Checks
Matt StringerMarch 14, 2023
Part of Biden’s order seeks to implement gun reform legislation supported by Texas Sen. John Cornyn.
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AudioFederalVideoVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Rep. Kevin Brady Says Farewell to Congress
Daniel FriendDecember 26, 2022
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) joins reporter Kim Roberts to discuss his tenure in Washington D.C. as he retires at the end of the current Congress.
FederalTradeTexas Republicans Join House Leader McCarthy in Houston With Promise to Curtail Chinese Communist Party
Holly HansenSeptember 9, 2022
Projected to reclaim the U.S. House in November, Republicans plan to enact legislation that would crack down on Chinese espionage and hegemony over trade.
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.
EnergyFederalU.S. House Approves Rep. Lloyd Doggett’s Bill to Ban Russian Energy Imports
Daniel FriendMarch 10, 2022
A Texas member’s legislation to ban energy imports from Russia was approved by the House with large bipartisan support.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022FederalMorgan Luttrell Wins Crowded GOP Primary Race to Replace Rep. Kevin Brady
Holly HansenMarch 3, 2022
The former Navy Seal and twin brother to Marcus Luttrell captured enough votes in the crowded primary to win outright in the heavily Republican district that includes The Woodlands.
Elections 2022FederalGOP Congressional Candidates Spar Over PAC, D.C. Influence in Race to Replace Brady
Holly HansenFebruary 3, 2022
While in agreement on most policy issues, the most heated exchanges surrounded the role of fundraising and the power of out-of-state political groups.
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.
Elections 2022EnergyLocal NewsGOP Candidates for Congressional District 8 Agree on Impeaching Biden, Removing General Milley
Holly HansenOctober 1, 2021
Candidates for what has been a solidly red district took aim at the Biden administration, but some were equally critical of inaction on the part of elected Republicans.
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.
JudicialTransportationTexas Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Texas Landowners, Leaves Texas Central with Eminent Domain Authority
Kim RobertsJune 21, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court denied an appeal by Texas landowners challenging the eminent domain authority of the Texas Central high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Members in Competitive Congressional Seats Get Fundraising Boost in First Quarter
Daniel FriendApril 19, 2021
The latest federal campaign finance reports show that Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw raised the most out of Republicans, while Lizzie Fletcher and Colin Allred were the highest-raising Democrats.