FederalJudicialTed Cruz Campaign Wins Challenge Against Campaign Finance Regulation With Supreme Court Ruling
Daniel FriendMay 16, 2022
The Ted Cruz campaign won a challenge at the Supreme Court over a $250,000 limit on candidate loan forgiveness.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Roe v. Wade Leak, Cruz Leverages Nomination for Natural Gas Export Permits, Proxy Voting in Congress
Daniel FriendMay 6, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyTexas Republicans Weigh In on Leaked Supreme Court Draft Opinion
Isaiah MitchellMay 4, 2022
If Roe v. Wade is reversed, then Texas will have two sets of laws banning abortion, each with a different penalty for violations.
Elections 2022Former Allies Debate Border Security, Education, Property Taxes in Hill Country Candidate Forum
Brad JohnsonMay 4, 2022
The pair of candidates finished neck and neck in the primary and now face-off in the May 24 runoff.
EnergyFederalTexas Natural Gas Export Permit Approved After Sen. Cruz Holds Federal Nomination Hostage
Brad JohnsonMay 3, 2022
Approval of a liquefied natural gas export permit was advanced after a stand-off between the Department of Energy and Texas' junior senator.
Elections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderSecretary Mayorkas Promises ‘Disinformation Governance Board’ Will Not Monitor Americans
Hayden SparksMay 2, 2022
The U.S. government has created a panel to push back against “disinformation” on border security and other issues.
FederalGunsCruz Files Resolution to Challenge New Biden Administration Gun Regulations
Daniel FriendApril 29, 2022
Sen. Cruz filed legislation in an attempt to block new regulations expanding the definition of a firearm and recordkeeping requirements.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingGround Broken on Electric Vehicle Magnet Facility in Fort Worth, with Abatement from Local Government
Kim RobertsApril 27, 2022
An electric vehicle magnet manufacturing facility broke ground in Fort Worth and plans to begin production at the end of 2023.
88th LegislatureEducationElections 2022Immigration & BorderIssuesCollin County Runoffs for Toss-up Texas House Seat Marked by Staunch Appeals to Parties’ Bases
Hayden SparksApril 21, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Jamee Jolly in the Republican runoff, while Senator Ted Cruz endorsed Eric Bowlin.
EducationStatewide NewsAbbott Deflects Claim He Told House Member ‘He Ain’t Going to Push a Voucher Bill’ in 2023
Brad JohnsonApril 21, 2022
A claim by an opponent of school vouchers drew a late-night retort from Texas' governor.
Elections 2022New Braunfels Texas House Debate Centers on School Choice, Property Taxes, Democratic Committee Chairs
Brad JohnsonApril 20, 2022
The House District 73 seat is open after Rep. Kyle Biedermann chose not to seek re-election after three terms in the Texas House.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Cruz’s State House Endorsements, Miller and Abbott Feud, Mexico Border Agreement Approved
Daniel FriendApril 15, 2022
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.