Elections 2020FederalNew Republicans to Fill All Open Congressional Seats in Texas
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
Seven U.S. House seats were left open in Texas — and all will be filled with Republicans.
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Elections 2020JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Denies Request to Halt Abbott’s Early Voting Extension
Brad JohnsonOctober 7, 2020
With in-person early voting set to begin next Tuesday, an attempt to challenge Gov. Abbott's expansion has been denied by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Elections 2020State SenateSpringer, Luther Move on to Runoff in Senate District 30 Special Election
Daniel FriendSeptember 29, 2020
In the heated special election race, Drew Springer and Shelley Luther fell short of receiving a majority of the vote and will go on to face each other in a runoff election.
Elections 2020Springer, Luther Fight for Top Spot in Special Election
Daniel FriendSeptember 25, 2020
The special election to fill Sen. Pat Fallon’s seat has become a heated race between two candidates: Rep. Drew Springer and Shelley Luther.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsSid Miller, Allen West, GOP State Senators Sue Gov. Abbott Over Early Voting Extension
Brad JohnsonSeptember 23, 2020
Republican Texas officials have joined a lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott over his unilateral extension of the state's early voting period.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsSpecial Election for Sen. Pat Fallon’s Seat Scheduled for September 29
Daniel FriendAugust 24, 2020
Candidates for Fallon's seat — currently including Shelley Luther and Rep. Drew Springer — will need to file by the end of the week.
Elections 2020Local NewsSpecial Election for Pat Fallon’s Senate Seat Undetermined As Potential Candidates Express Interest
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2020
Pat Fallon's senate seat is expected to be up for grabs soon, but the timing of a special election depends on when Fallon resigns for another office.
Elections 2020FederalPat Fallon to Replace John Ratcliffe as GOP Nominee in Texas’ 4th Congressional District
Daniel FriendAugust 8, 2020
Following an unconventional nomination process, Pat Fallon was chosen as the next Republican nominee in Texas' 4th Congressional District.
Elections 2020Sen. Ted Cruz Launches Fund Supporting Conservative Candidates in Texas, Across the Country
Brad JohnsonJuly 8, 2020
Sen. Ted Cruz launched a “Cruz 20 for 20 Victory Fund” which will support 25 conservative congressional members or candidates by raising $100,000 for each.
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.
Elections 2020FederalIssuesRep. Thornberry Announces Retirement After Hitting Term Limit in Committee Leadership
Daniel FriendSeptember 30, 2019
Rep. Mac Thornberry is the sixth Texas Republican to announce his retirement, leaving an open seat in the most Republican district of the country.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalIssuesStatewide NewsBREAKING: State Senator Pat Fallon Will Explore Challenging John Cornyn for U.S. Senate
McKenzie TaylorSeptember 9, 2019
The first-term state senator announced his potential primary challenge to Senator John Cornyn this evening.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingInvisible Government: Local Elections Have Big Consequences Despite Small Turnout
Holly HansenMay 6, 2019
Saturday's results illustrate the continued challenge of voter participation in May elections despite the direct consequences they have on Texans' lives.