AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Cornyn’s Gun Deal, Texas GOP Convention Friction, Rinaldi Reelected as Party Chair
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Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Legislative Priorities Finalized, Cuellar Declared Winner, LGBT Republican Leader Resigns
Brad Johnson16 hours ago
This week — Texas GOP legislative priorities are finalized, Cuellar holds off Cisneros after a recount, and a rift grows between Republican pro-LGBT organizations.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Convention: Political Fireworks, Delegate Jeers, and Procedural Fights
Brad JohnsonJune 20, 2022
Texas GOP activists gathered in Houston for the party's biennial convention with a focus on punching back against their political opponents.
Elections 2022Matt Rinaldi Re-Elected as Texas GOP Chair, Dana Myers Wins the Vice-Chair Race
Brad JohnsonJune 17, 2022
Rinaldi was elected with no opposition, while Myers won a three-way race between herself that wasn't decided until delegate votes were cast from the floor.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Rebukes Legislature, Opens Pathway to Closed Primary
Brad JohnsonJune 16, 2022
After the legislature attempted to change the way the Texas GOP's chair and vice-chair are elected, the party is hitting back.
Elections 2022Statewide News2022 Texas GOP Convention Preview: Abbott’s Absence, Rinaldi’s Re-Election, and Platform Fights
Brad JohnsonJune 13, 2022
The nation's largest state party gathering belongs to the Texas GOP, which is set to welcome 10,000 delegates to Houston this week.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsEducationState HouseChallenger Mike Olcott Requests Recount After 300 Vote Loss to Rep. Glenn Rogers
Rob LauciusJune 3, 2022
Olcott, the challenger, lost the runoff to the incumbent Rogers by just over 300 votes. Now he is calling for a recount.
87th Legislature88th LegislatureEducationElections 2022With Speaker Phelan’s Financial Backing, Rep. Glenn Rogers Faces Mike Olcott in North Texas Runoff
Hayden SparksMay 23, 2022
Rep. Glenn Rogers is serving his first term after winning a runoff in 2020. He is now fighting for his seat in a runoff with Mike Olcott.
Elections 2022Local NewsState GOP Claims Harris County’s Election Day Procedures Violate State Law
Holly HansenMay 19, 2022
Republican Party officials claim Longoria’s plan to have county employees transport ballots and equipment on election day violates election code.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsConservative Trend Emerges in May School Board Races in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMay 10, 2022
Candidates prioritizing transparency, thrift, and apolitical curriculum trounced candidates focusing on test elimination, diversity measures, and funding hikes.
EducationStatewide NewsAbbott Deflects Claim He Told House Member ‘He Ain’t Going to Push a Voucher Bill’ in 2023
Brad JohnsonApril 21, 2022
A claim by an opponent of school vouchers drew a late-night retort from Texas' governor.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Comptroller Jumps into House Runoff, Rinaldi Commends Abbott Border Action, Straus Calls School Curriculum Issue ‘Fake’
Brad JohnsonApril 15, 2022
This week — Hegar endorses an incumbent’s runoff challenger, Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi applauds an Abbott border security more, and Joe Straus slams Texas Republicans for school curriculum criticisms.