Elections 20222022 Democratic Messaging Solidifies on the Power Grid, Abortion, and Guns
Brad JohnsonNovember 24, 2021
Next year, Texas Democrats hope to replicate their 2018 gains against a much less friendly national political environment.
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87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseBeckley Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor After Dropping Congressional Bid
Hayden SparksNovember 16, 2021
Beckley had previously announced her candidacy for Congress, but those plans were dashed after the redistricting process.
Elections 2022Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Draws Opposing Candidates From Left and Right
Hayden SparksOctober 6, 2021
Republican Trayce Bradford threw her hat in the ring shortly after Democrats Mike Collier and Matthew Dowd made their announcements.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Status of Emergency Item Bills Listed, Collier Poised to Run Again for Lt. Governor, Federal Aid Presents Budget Conundrum
Brad JohnsonApril 9, 2021
This week — Abbott's emergency items make progress, Dan Patrick draws a familiar challenger, and federal aid leaves a question mark over budget discussions.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingProposition Protecting Against a State Income Tax Becomes Flashpoint Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Brad JohnsonOctober 30, 2019
The most hotly contested ballot initiative this fall is Proposition 4, which would raise the bar on implementation of a statewide income tax.