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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87th LegislatureElections 2022Issues17 Texas House Democrats Endorse Collier for Lt. Gov. After Beckley’s Call for Him to Drop Out
Hayden SparksMarch 15, 2022
Within two days of advancing to the runoff, Beckley suggested Collier "doesn't inspire the base" and called on him to drop out of the runoff.
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.
FederalTaxes & SpendingMost Texas Republicans in U.S. House Vote for Annual Defense Bill After Removal of Controversial Provisions
Daniel FriendDecember 8, 2021
In a 363 to 70 vote, House members approved a $778 billion defense spending bill that now moves to the upper chamber.
Civil SocietyFederalJudicialNancy Pelosi Says House Will Look to ‘Codify Roe v. Wade’ in Response to Texas’ Heartbeat Bill
Daniel FriendSeptember 6, 2021
Nancy Pelosi says that the House will consider legislation to “codify Roe v. Wade” and nullify the new Texas abortion law.
87th LegislatureElections 2022FederalIssuesState HouseState SenateO’Rourke, Democrats Rally Against GOP Election Bill as Lawmakers Gear up for Round Two
Hayden SparksJune 22, 2021
A Dallas Democrat characterized debating election reform with Republicans as “negotiating with terrorists.”
FederalTaxes & SpendingCongress Passes $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package, Texas Delegation Votes Along Partisan Lines
Daniel FriendMarch 10, 2021
The legislation includes $1,400 checks for adults and $360 billion for state and local governments.
FederalWays and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs: A List of the Texas Congressional Delegation’s Committee Assignments
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsCornyn, Crenshaw, Cruz Lead Fundraising in Final Quarter of 2020
Daniel FriendFebruary 1, 2021
Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw, the federal superstars of Texas politics, entered 2021 with the most cash-on-hand of GOP incumbents, topped only by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Austin.
FederalTrump Takes Executive Actions While Congress Remains in Gridlock over Coronavirus Relief Aid
Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2020
President Trump signed several memorandums and an order on Saturday to extend expiring emergency coronavirus relief, including unemployment payments.
FederalTexas Representatives Divided Along Party Lines on Unprecedented House Proxy Voting
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2020
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
FederalTexas Lawmakers Respond to Chinese Coronavirus Mishandling, Gooden, Crenshaw Request Sanctioning of Chinese Officials
Daniel FriendMay 20, 2020
U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden and Dan Crenshaw filed legislation to allow lawsuits against China for the mishandling of the coronavirus.