Elections 2020IssuesAllen West Makes His Run for Texas GOP Chair Official
Brad JohnsonAugust 16, 2019
The election for chair of the Republican Party of Texas will take place just five and a half months before the 2020 general election.
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86th LegislatureAudioBattleground 2020IssuesStatewide NewsJames Dickey and Konni Burton on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsAugust 12, 2019
RPT Chairman James Dickey discusses why he is running once again for the chairmanship and outlines his take on the 86th legislative session.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesIs Texas A Swing State? Election Experts Weigh In
Brad JohnsonAugust 7, 2019
Sean Trende believes Democrats have opportunities in Texas while Jay Cost predicts that next year's election will look more like 2016 than 2018.
AudioElections 2020Statewide NewsVideoAllen West and Konni Burton on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsAugust 5, 2019
Former Florida Congressman Allen West joins Konni Burton to discuss why he is running for Republican Party of Texas chair, his thoughts on the 86th legislative session, and his love of motorcycles.
Allen West, the former Florida congressman and Tea Party favorite will seek to take control of the Texas GOP to help elect conservatives statewide.
Elections 2020FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongressional Democrats, Presidential Candidates Abruptly Reverse Border Stance
Brad JohnsonJune 26, 2019
Just a few months ago, congressional Democrats and presidential contenders claimed there was no border crisis. Now, they are singing a much different tune.
Former Speaker of the House Joe Straus launched Texas Forever Forward with $2.5 million coming directly from his Texans for Joe Straus committee.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingGovernor Abbott Signs Property Tax Bill into Law
Brad JohnsonJune 12, 2019
Property tax reform legislation, referred to by state officials as the premier accomplishment of the legislative session, is now law.
86th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTexas Organizations Speak Out on Satisfactions and Frustrations with the 86th Legislature
Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2019
Texas political organizations and interest groups weigh in with mixed feelings about the results of the 86th Legislature.
In 2017, Missy Shorey became the first woman elected to lead the Dallas County Republican Party.