87th LegislatureFederalState HouseState SenateTexas Senate Sends Congressional Map to Lower Chamber
Daniel FriendOctober 8, 2021
The proposed map for Texas’ congressional delegation was approved in the Senate and will now be sent to the House.
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FederalImmigration & BorderTexas Republicans Split Votes on Defense Bill Including Disputed Items Like Adding Women to the Draft
Daniel FriendSeptember 24, 2021
Republicans from Texas were split on the measure that would fund the military and also require women to register for the draft.
FederalImmigration & BorderDel Rio Mayor Pleads for ‘Quick Action’ as Thousands of Illegal Aliens Shelter at International Bridge
Hayden SparksSeptember 17, 2021
Thousands of illegal aliens, most of whom from Haiti, are waiting in Del Rio, Texas, to be arrested by border patrol agents.
Elections 2022After 2020, Trump’s Endorsement Still Motivates Democratic Opposition and Turns Out GOP Voters
Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2021
The narrative that Donald Trump's endorsement is now devalued in Texas does not jive with candidates' reactions or election results at large.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesVice President Harris Lauds Administration’s ‘Extreme Progress’ on Immigration in Border Visit
Hayden SparksJuly 1, 2021
Some have balked at the vice president’s decision to visit El Paso, calling it anything from a “glorified photo-op” to a “political stunt.”
Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesHarris Will Visit El Paso Area, Abbott Says Vice President ‘Ignoring the Real Problem Areas’
Hayden SparksJune 25, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for declining to visit the southern border since being appointed "border czar."
87th LegislatureEnergyState HouseState SenateTexas Lawmakers Push Back Against Chinese Company’s Plans for Wind Farm
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2021
Legislation is expected to go into effect soon to halt a Chinese company’s plans to build a wind farm in Texas after national security concerns were raised.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Members in Competitive Congressional Seats Get Fundraising Boost in First Quarter
Daniel FriendApril 19, 2021
The latest federal campaign finance reports show that Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw raised the most out of Republicans, while Lizzie Fletcher and Colin Allred were the highest-raising Democrats.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFEMA Leases Dallas Convention Center to House 3,000 Unaccompanied Minors
Hayden SparksMarch 15, 2021
The federal government has activated FEMA to help meet the needs of the soaring number of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S.
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.
FederalFour Freshmen Texas Congressmen Defend U.S. House Chamber With Capitol Police
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
As other House members were evacuating, four new representatives from Texas stayed behind to help Capitol police hold the chamber.
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 2020FederalNew Republicans to Fill All Open Congressional Seats in Texas
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
Seven U.S. House seats were left open in Texas — and all will be filled with Republicans.
Elections 2020FederalRepublican Tony Gonzales Beats Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones to Replace Retiring Republican Will Hurd
Isaiah MitchellNovember 4, 2020
With a surprisingly solid margin of victory, Republican Tony Gonzales has defeated Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones for the U.S. congressional seat.
The presidential contest, congressional races, and state legislative campaigns — here are The Texan's top 10 things to watch for on Election Night.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020EnergyBiden’s Energy Plan: Here’s Where Texas Congressional Candidates Stand On Phasing Out Oil and Gas
Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2020
The Texan asked candidates in the most competitive Texas federal races to state their position on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's plan to transition away from the oil and gas industry.
Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Former Senate Candidate Launches PAC, Public Education Group Endorses, New Campaign Ads
McKenzie TaylorOctober 2, 2020
This week — a former Senate candidate launches a PAC, new public school special interest group endorsements are made, and campaign advertisements are compiled.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Super PAC Pledges $6 Million to Flip Texas House, Democrats Reprove Abbott’s Pro-Police Pledge, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie TaylorSeptember 11, 2020
This week — a Democratic super PAC eyes the Texas House, Abbott's pledge to support law enforcement is countered by Democrats, and new campaign ads are released.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Latest Texas Polling Shows Trump Ahead, Contentious Congressional Races
Daniel FriendAugust 25, 2020
As November’s general election approaches, preliminary polling shows differing trends in statewide and congressional district races.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Dan Crenshaw, Wendy Davis Top House Fundraising in July Quarterly Filing
Daniel FriendJuly 16, 2020
In their July quarterly financial filings, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Wendy Davis reported raising the most money out of all U.S. House candidates in Texas.