JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Solicitor General Resigns and Former Scalia Clerk Appointed to Replace, Says Paxton
Hayden SparksJanuary 13, 2021
Judd Stone will succeed Kyle Hawkins, who recently argued against Obamacare at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Legislators Respond to U.S. Capitol Storming, Lawmaker Chides Attorney General, Texas GOP Fires Officer
McKenzie TaylorJanuary 8, 2021
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
FederalTexas Democrats Blame Ted Cruz for Capitol Debacle, Call for Resignation
Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2021
Democrats are calling for Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation, blaming him for inciting the violence that erupted at the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Republicans Remained Divided on Electoral College Certification
Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2021
Congress certified the electoral college votes on Thursday morning, with Texas members remaining consistent with their positions before yesterday’s events.
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 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.
FederalIssuesSen. Cornyn’s Legislation to Establish American Latino Museum Signed into Law with Omnibus
Daniel FriendJanuary 1, 2021
As part of the 5,600-page bill approved by Congress and signed by the president, the Smithsonian will begin planning the creation of an American Latino Museum.
EducationFederalTrump Executive Order Could Expand K-12 Options for Disadvantaged Families
Holly HansenDecember 29, 2020
Federal funds allocated to states to alleviate poverty could be used for K-12 private school tuition, home schooling, or other educational services under a new executive order.
FederalTaxes & SpendingCongress to Pass $900 Billion COVID-19 Stimulus Package With Omnibus
Daniel FriendDecember 21, 2020
The $900 billion deal includes new checks of $600 for individuals and extended unemployment support of $300 per month through March 2021.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: UT’s Free Speech Violations, Allegations Against Ken Paxton, El Paso in Lockdown
Michelle ArledgeNovember 13, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
The presidential contest, congressional races, and state legislative campaigns — here are The Texan's top 10 things to watch for on Election Night.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Voter Fraud in Texas, the Race for Speaker of the Texas House, Abbott’s “Back the Blue” Pledge
Michelle ArledgeOctober 30, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
FederalIssuesSen. Ted Cruz Blasts Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Over New York Post Censorship
Daniel FriendOctober 28, 2020
Sen. Cruz was sharply critical of Twitter’s use of censorship, asking CEO Jack Dorsey, “Who the hell elected you and put you in charge of what the media are allowed to report?”
FederalTaxes & SpendingTransportationPush for Ports-to-Plains Interstate Corridor Moves to U.S. Senate
Kim RobertsOctober 27, 2020
A several hundred-mile route through the heart of West Texas may become an interstate highway corridor if Sens. Cruz and Cornyn have their way.
FederalAmy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination Confirmed With Support from Cruz, Cornyn
Daniel FriendOctober 26, 2020
With support from Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed by the Senate.
86th LegislatureAudioElections 2020Weekly Roundup Podcast: Twitter’s Censorship, Early Voting Turnout, Mark Cuban’s Defense of China
Michelle ArledgeOctober 16, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Civil SocietyDallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Defends NBA’s Business With China
Daniel FriendOctober 15, 2020
During a recent podcast, Mark Cuban said that he was “okay doing business with China” and defended the support of Black Lives Matter by the NBA.
FederalJudicialCruz, Cornyn Express Confidence in Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
Daniel FriendOctober 13, 2020
The Texas senators defended President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee at her confirmation hearing and said they expect to see her nomination approved.
86th LegislatureAudioElections 2020Weekly Roundup Podcast: Federal Investigation of AG Ken Paxton, Netflix Indicted for ‘Cuties,’ Small Church Fights Eminent Domain Seizure
Michelle ArledgeOctober 9, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.