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.
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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.
Elections 2022FederalStatewide NewsIn Pictures: Trump Rallies with Texas GOP Figures in Conroe
Hayden SparksFebruary 1, 2022
The former president emphasized his backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, among others.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Denies Appeal to Remove a ‘Rick Perry’ from GOP Governors Primary Ballot
Brad JohnsonDecember 15, 2021
Attorney Eric Opiela filed the challenge to Perry's candidacy with the Republican Party of Texas, threatening litigation if it went unresolved.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateBacking for Fourth Special Session Builds as Federal and Private Vaccine Mandates Spread
Brad JohnsonNovember 30, 2021
Federal and private vaccine mandates have become the focal point of growing calls for a fourth special session and a state legislative response.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseState Rep. Ryan Guillen, a South Texas Democrat, Switches Parties to the GOP
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2021
The most conservative Democrat in the Texas House has switched his party affiliation to the GOP.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsAbbott’s Prohibition on Business Vaccine Mandates Divides Conservatives
Brad JohnsonOctober 25, 2021
Conservatives differ on Governor Greg Abbott's prohibition on all vaccine mandates in Texas after he first only outlawed such mandates by public entities.
87th LegislatureHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas GOP, Lawmakers Ask Abbott to Fight Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Daniel FriendOctober 11, 2021
Texas Republicans are urging the governor to add employer vaccine mandates to the call of the special session.