Elections 2020Texas Republicans Rebuke President Trump’s Call to Delay the Election
Brad JohnsonAugust 1, 2020
After a tweet by President Trump suggested delaying the November election, many Texas Republicans criticized the idea outright.
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State SenateStatewide NewsSen. Bob Hall Criticizes Abbott’s Face Mask Order Shift: ‘We Are Expected to Live As If We Have a Monarchy’
Hayden SparksJune 22, 2020
A Republican state senator from East Texas came out with a strong statement against Governor Abbott's altering his position on mandatory face coverings.
HealthcareStatewide NewsGOP State Lawmakers Call on Governor Abbott to End Contact Tracing Program
Daniel FriendJune 3, 2020
Republican lawmakers have begun to call on Governor Greg Abbott to end the state's $295 million contract to conduct coronavirus contact tracing.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Lawmakers Respond to Governor Abbott’s Latest Reopening Plans
McKenzie TaylorMay 22, 2020
This week — a look at what lawmakers are saying about Governor Greg Abbott ushering in Phase 2 of his plan to reopen Texas.
EducationEnergyHealthcareStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingFaced with Serious Economic Concerns, Two Texas Lawmakers Nevertheless See “Silver Linings”
Brad JohnsonMarch 26, 2020
The Texan spoke with two Texas legislators, one Democrat and one Republican, about both their concerns and hopes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: GOP Convention Postponed, Freedom Caucus Letter to Hegar, Senate District 14 Update
McKenzie TaylorMarch 20, 2020
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Bonnen’s Lists — Where All 82 Republicans Landed
McKenzie TaylorOctober 25, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.