Elections 2020Statewide News2020 Election Signals Political Realignment in Texas Border Counties
Daniel FriendNovember 9, 2020
Significant gains for Republicans in South Texas and along the border show that the region is turning purple.
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FederalTexas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China for Rare Earths
Daniel FriendSeptember 8, 2020
The legislation would provide tax incentives for the U.S. mining of rare earth materials, used to produce goods like smartphones and defense systems.
FederalTexas Representatives Divided Along Party Lines on Unprecedented House Proxy Voting
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2020
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
FederalTaxes & SpendingCongressional Democrats Ask Governor and Legislature to Suspend All Property Tax “Raises, Interest, and Penalties”
Brad JohnsonMay 18, 2020
Due to the economic downturn derived from the pandemic, 10 Congressional Democrats appealed to state leadership for a statewide reprieve on property taxes.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
FederalIssuesDemocrat-Backed “Two-State Solution” Between Israelis and Palestinians Heads to House Floor
Sarah McConnellDecember 4, 2019
A House resolution advocating a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians heads to the floor this week with strong support from Texas Democrats.