Elections 2022Texas GOP Poll Shows Ron DeSantis Up 11 Points on Donald Trump in 2024 Primary
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2022
The poll shows a 28-point swing toward the Florida governor in a 2024 primary field in roughly a month period.
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Criminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Blame Lackluster Midterm on 2021 Election Reform, Redistricting, and Poor Border Messaging
Rob LauciusNovember 11, 2022
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
88th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseLegislative Musical Chairs: Texas House Turnover and New Faces Set the Table for 2023 Session
Brad JohnsonNovember 11, 2022
After an interim of turnover, the Texas House is set to feature many new faces as Republicans obtained a net gain of two seats.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Calls for Historic Property Tax Cut, 23 Libertarians Remaining on the Ballot Listed, House Chair Accused of ‘Censoring’ Member Press Release
Brad JohnsonSeptember 2, 2022
This week — Gov. Abbott calls for at least a $13.5 billion property tax cut, the Libertarian Party candidates kept on the ballot after a lawsuit are listed, and a state lawmaker feuds with the House Administration chairman.
Elections 2022JudicialState HouseStatewide NewsTexas Republicans Petition to Remove 23 Libertarians from November Ballot
Rob LauciusAugust 10, 2022
The chair of the state Libertarian Party claimed they would resist the Republicans’ “totalitarian efforts to obstruct competition and limit voter choice.”
88th LegislatureTaxes & SpendingNeighboring States, Tribes Receive Billions in Revenue From Legal Casinos
Hayden SparksJuly 26, 2022
Casinos are constitutionally banned in Texas and opponents say legalizing them would have adverse social effects.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Legislative Priorities Finalized, Cuellar Declared Winner, LGBT Republican Leader Resigns
Brad JohnsonJune 24, 2022
This week — Texas GOP legislative priorities are finalized, Cuellar holds off Cisneros after a recount, and a rift grows between Republican pro-LGBT organizations.
FederalGunsTaxes & SpendingU.S. Senate Gives Initial Approval to Cornyn’s Bipartisan Firearm Restrictions, Mental Health Spending Bill
Hayden SparksJune 22, 2022
Republican delegates jeered Sen. John Cornyn in Houston last week as he worked on legislation with Democrats to reform U.S. gun laws.
Elections 2022Texas GOP Convention: Political Fireworks, Delegate Jeers, and Procedural Fights
Brad JohnsonJune 20, 2022
Texas GOP activists gathered in Houston for the party's biennial convention with a focus on punching back against their political opponents.
88th LegislatureElections 2022Dan Patrick Takes Aim at Texas House in GOP Convention Speech
Brad JohnsonJune 20, 2022
Once the legislature reconvenes in 2023, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said restoring the felony penalty for illegal voting is his top priority.
Elections 2022Matt Rinaldi Re-Elected as Texas GOP Chair, Dana Myers Wins the Vice-Chair Race
Brad JohnsonJune 17, 2022
Rinaldi was elected with no opposition, while Myers won a three-way race between herself that wasn't decided until delegate votes were cast from the floor.
FederalGunsSen. Cornyn Booed by Texas GOP Convention Delegates Over Gun Policy Talks
Brad JohnsonJune 17, 2022
Thousands of Texas GOP delegates booed Republican Sen. John Cornyn on stage at the party’s 2022 convention over his role in ongoing gun reform discussions.