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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Elections 2020FederalTexas Republicans Divided on Question of Challenging Electoral College Results
Daniel FriendJanuary 4, 2021
The Cruz-led challenge to the certification of electoral votes for Joe Biden faces an uphill battle with opposition from fellow Republicans.
FederalLocal NewsSenators Cornyn and Cruz Join Houston Mayor Turner, Community Leaders in Police Reform Roundtable
Holly HansenJune 19, 2020
Following George Floyd's death, Sens. Cornyn and Cruz with Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a roundtable on police reforms with community leaders, officials, and law enforcement.
Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAlleged Ballot Harvesting in Harris County Prompts Investigation Request by Secretary of State
Holly HansenMay 8, 2020
A two-year investigation uncovered an alleged ballot harvesting scheme in which people with prior forgery convictions picked up batches of mail-in ballots and a number of voted ballots were marked identically.
IssuesLocal NewsSylvester Turner Wins Reelection in Houston Mayoral Runoff
Holly HansenDecember 16, 2019
Sylvester Turner handily defeated challenger Tony Buzbee in Saturday's Houston mayoral runoff, overcoming corruption allegations, slow hurricane recovery, and increasing crime rates.
FederalIssuesDemocrat-Backed “Two-State Solution” Between Israelis and Palestinians Heads to House Floor
Sarah McConnellDecember 4, 2019
A House resolution advocating a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians heads to the floor this week with strong support from Texas Democrats.
IssuesLocal NewsBuzbee and Turner Compete to Turn Out Supporters in Houston Runoff Election
Holly HansenNovember 27, 2019
The Houston mayoral runoff between incumbent Sylvester Turner and attorney Tony Buzbee has both campaigns sprinting to the finish despte expected low-turnout.
IssuesLocal News“Social Vulnerability Index” Will Factor Into Prioritizing Harris County Flood Risk Reduction
Holly HansenAugust 29, 2019
The controversial metric adopted by the commissioners court could result in fewer resources being deployed to certain flood-prone areas of Houston.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongress Passes Border Funding Compromise, Concerns Remain Over Unaddressed Problems
Brad JohnsonJune 28, 2019
After months of fighting, Congress passed a border supplemental bill that is leaving some on both sides of the aisle unhappy.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesHouse Democrats Grant Citizenship to Illegal Aliens, Reject Motion for Deporting Those with Gang Affiliations
Tony GuajardoJune 5, 2019
House Democrats voted to grant citizenship to roughly 3.2 million illegal aliens yesterday after rejecting a GOP motion to make criminal gang members ineligible.