FederalWays and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs: A List of the Texas Congressional Delegation’s Committee Assignments
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
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EnergyFederalBiden Executive Order Prohibits New Oil Drilling on Federal Lands
Brad JohnsonJanuary 27, 2021
One of the executive orders issued by the Biden administration in the president's first week on the job is a prohibition against new drilling operations on federal lands.
FederalFour Freshmen Texas Congressmen Defend U.S. House Chamber With Capitol Police
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
As other House members were evacuating, four new representatives from Texas stayed behind to help Capitol police hold the chamber.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Congressional Members Condemn Storming of U.S. Capitol by “Stop the Steal” Protesters
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
Republican and Democratic Texas congressmen alike condemned the anarchic storm on the Capitol by pro-Trump protesters during the electoral certification on Wednesday.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsTexas Files Suit Against Four States over Presidential Election Results in U.S. Supreme Court
Kim RobertsDecember 8, 2020
Texas has joined the continuing fracas over the presidential election outcome by filing suit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
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.