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.
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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.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Tarrant County Redistricting Fallout Continues, Rinaldi Announces Re-Election, New Senate Committee Chair Named
Brad JohnsonMarch 25, 2022
This week — Tarrant County legislators spar over redistricting, the Texas GOP chairman announces his re-election bid, and Sen. Brandon Creighton is appointed to chair another committee.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyTexas Republicans Criticize Citibank’s Recruitment Measure to Aid Travel of Employees Seeking Abortions
Isaiah MitchellMarch 18, 2022
State Rep. Matt Schaefer suggested the possibility of legal repercussions under state law for a company paying for abortion costs.
JudicialLocal NewsStatewide NewsTexas GOP Lawsuit Against City of Houston Over Convention Cancellation May Continue, Appeals Court Rules
Brad JohnsonMarch 4, 2022
The appeals court ruled that the city left out a key part of its force majeure argument in the motion for the lower court to toss the case.
Elections 2022Maverick County Elections Staffers Caught Forcing Voters to Vote in Democratic Primary
Brad JohnsonMarch 1, 2022
Local GOP candidates raised alarm when they were told by staff that there were no Republicans on the ballot when trying to vote.