88th LegislatureFederal Judge Prohibits Enforcement of State Restriction on Spending in Texas House Speaker Race
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2023
The ruling comes as the plaintiffs and TEC were engaged in settlement discussions.
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88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Files for Texas House Speaker in First Challenge to Incumbent Dade Phelan
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2022
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Democrat Buys Ads on Joe Rogan, 2030 Employment Projections Released, Ethics Commission Requests Server Upgrade After Crash
Brad JohnsonAugust 5, 2022
This week — Mike Collier buys political ads in an unconventional place, the Texas Workforce Commission releases next-decade employment estimates, and Beto O’Rourke’s six-figure-paged finance report prompts an urgent request from a state agency.
Elections 2022IssuesPro-Casino PAC Donated Another $560,000 to Texas Campaigns Before Runoff Election
Hayden SparksJune 16, 2022
Texas Sands PAC has given more than a million dollars to Texas politicians and candidates this year.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseEight Candidates Compete in Purple Collin County Texas House District
Hayden SparksFebruary 23, 2022
House District 70 is currently represented by Rep. Scott Sanford, but the now-open seat was substantially redrawn during redistricting.
Civil SocietyElections 2022IssuesTexas Supreme Court Justice Appointed by Abbott Lone Incumbent Facing Primary Opponent
Hayden SparksFebruary 1, 2022
Two Supreme Court justices are running unopposed in the GOP primary. A court of appeals justice is running against an Abbott appointee.
Elections 2022Field of Challengers to Lt. Governor Patrick Forms on the Final Day of Campaign Filing
Hayden SparksDecember 13, 2021
In the coming year, there could be a rematch between Dan Patrick and the Democrat who almost defeated him in 2018.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingTexas Ban on Casinos, Sports Wagering Will Remain in Place After Legalization Efforts Fall Flat
Hayden SparksJune 1, 2021
Casino gambling company Las Vegas Sands Corp. hired 73 lobbyists to advance casino bills during the regular session.
87th LegislatureState HouseTaxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Drastically Changed by House Committee
Brad JohnsonMay 17, 2021
A prospective ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying has faced multiple rounds of revisions throughout the 87th Legislative Session.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateLatest Financial Reports Signal Fierce Competition for Open Texas House Seats
Daniel FriendOctober 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Latest Fundraising Totals in the Most Competitive Texas House Districts
McKenzie DiLulloJuly 17, 2020
This week — Here's a look at the latest fundraising totals in the hottest races for the Texas House.
Elections 2020Runoff 2020: Breakdown of Financial Filings in Texas State Races
Daniel FriendJuly 8, 2020
Runoff candidates for the state legislature were required to disclose their latest financial reports on Monday. Here's a breakdown of the races and a look at some of the largest donors.