Elections 2021Rep. Jake Ellzey Upsets in Texas’ 6th Congressional District Over Susan Wright
Daniel FriendJuly 27, 2021
State Rep. Jake Ellzey won the special runoff election for the North Texas congressional district against Susan Wright.
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Elections 2021FederalEarly Voting Underway in Texas’ 6th Congressional District Special Runoff Election
Daniel FriendJuly 20, 2021
In a week, North Texas voters will decide between Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey to be their next representative in Congress.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Speaker Phelan Reviews the Session, Democrats Listed Who Didn’t Break Quorum, Morgan Luttrell Launches Bid for Congress
Brad JohnsonJune 4, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics as the 87th Regular Legislative Session closes out.
87th LegislatureState SenateTaxes & SpendingDeath of a Tax Break: An Economic Development Tax Abatement’s Path to Demise
Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2021
An economic development tax incentive program is on the verge of sunsetting after the Senate declined to pass legislation extending it for two years.
Elections 2021FederalRepublicans Susan Wright, Jake Ellzey Advance to Runoff in North Texas Congressional Special Election
Daniel FriendMay 1, 2021
The jungle special election in the North Texas congressional district has resulted in two Republicans moving on to a runoff, Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey.
Elections 2021FederalTrump Lauds Susan Wright Ahead of Heated Special Congressional Election
Daniel FriendApril 30, 2021
Ahead of the special election on Saturday, May 1, former President Donald Trump joined a call to urge voters to support Susan Wright in the race.
Elections 2021Special Election Heats Up for North Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Daniel FriendApril 20, 2021
With the May 1 election day less than two weeks away, candidates from both parties are trying to garner enough support to be one of the top two to make it to a runoff.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseFour Republicans Vie for Vacant Texas House Seat
Daniel FriendJanuary 21, 2021
Four Republicans will duke it out at the polls on Saturday to see who will fill the currently vacant Texas state House seat in district 68.
IssuesTaxes & SpendingTexas Leaders Seek Savings as April Tax Revenue Drops by Nearly $1 Billion
Bill PeacockMay 28, 2020
State leaders called on some Texas agencies to trim budgets by 5 percent after numbers from the comptroller’s office showed tax revenue down $989 million this April compared to 2019.
86th LegislatureEducationIssuesTaxes & SpendingAs Coronavirus Prompts Economic Downturn, Texas is Facing Fiscal Uncertainty on Two Fronts
Bill PeacockApril 8, 2020
Texas could face a significant revenue shortfall that would disrupt the ability of the state government to fund its $248 billion biennial budget.
EnergyIssuesTexas’ Decade of Booming Energy Production Powered by Oil, Gas, and Wind
Brad JohnsonDecember 31, 2019
A look back at what spurred the greatest energy decade in Texas history.
EnergyFederalFormer Texas Governor Rick Perry Officially Resigns as Secretary of Energy
Sarah McConnellDecember 2, 2019
The longest-serving governor in Texas history and a two-time presidential candidate, Rick Perry officially resigned as Secretary of Energy on Sunday.
Elections 2020FederalLocal NewsStatewide NewsPresident Trump Holds Massive Campaign Rally in Dallas
Sarah McConnellOctober 18, 2019
In downtown Dallas on Thursday evening, President Trump addressed a collective crowd of more than 50,000 people gathered inside and outside the American Airlines Center.
EnergyFederalStatewide NewsRick Perry Resigns as Secretary of Energy
Sarah McConnellOctober 17, 2019
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry notified President Trump of his resignation today, making him the second cabinet secretary to do so in less than a week.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalTexas Battleground: The Competition for Sen. John Cornyn’s Senate Seat Is Heating Up
Sarah McConnellAugust 19, 2019
Texans may have to brace themselves for another high-profile U.S. Senate race next year as the Democratic primary continues to grow.
Mitch McConnell's focus on filling judicial vacancies continued Wednesday as another wave of President Trump's nominees were confirmed.
IssuesLocal NewsHouston Mayoral Race Shake Up: Lovell Enters as Boykins Stumbles
Holly HansenJuly 8, 2019
The entrance of Sue Lovell into the Houston mayoral race is the latest sign that incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner faces a competitive election.
Mayor Sylvester Turner will face Houston voters this November in the first mayoral election since the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalTexas Battleground: Wendy Davis Rumored to Announce Congressional Run Against Chip Roy
Brad JohnsonJune 7, 2019
The 2014 gubernatorial candidate has not yet declared, but a Davis challenge to Rep. Chip Roy would set up a high-profile battle between progressives and conservatives.