FederalTexas Lawmakers Blast Biden for Tumultuous Afghanistan Withdrawal
Daniel FriendAugust 16, 2021
Though there was bipartisan support for a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Biden is seeing blowback for a botched execution of it.
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FederalTaxes & SpendingCruz, Cornyn Vote Against $4.5 Trillion in Spending for Infrastructure, Democrats’ Priorities
Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2021
Congress is moving forward with two spending packages that would amount to $4.5 trillion if approved by both chambers.
87th LegislatureFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseSouthwest Border Apprehensions Break 20-Year Record in April, Border Patrol Reports
Hayden SparksMay 15, 2021
While enforcement encounters remained high in April, the number of encounters in Texas barely moved compared to March.
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.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Border Democrat, Rep. Filemon Vela, to Retire from District Targeted by GOP After Republican Shift
Daniel FriendMarch 22, 2021
Amidst the ongoing border crisis and ahead of redistricting, Rep. Filemon Vela announced he will not be seeking reelection.
FederalImmigration & BorderIllegal Alien Family Unit Apprehensions in Texas Nearly Triple in February
Hayden SparksMarch 11, 2021
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Biden administration is “clueless.”
FederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Democrats Express Alarm at the Number of Illegal Aliens, Unaccompanied Children Entering the State
Hayden SparksMarch 8, 2021
Democrat Vicente Gonzalez requested a meeting with President Biden to discuss ways to address the surge on the border.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Budget Committee Questions Paxton, NRCC Targets 5 Democrats for 2022 Midterm, Abbott Spokesman to Leave Post
Brad JohnsonFebruary 12, 2021
This week — here's a look at Texas politics during the first week of Senate budget hearings.
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.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsCornyn, Crenshaw, Cruz Lead Fundraising in Final Quarter of 2020
Daniel FriendFebruary 1, 2021
Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw, the federal superstars of Texas politics, entered 2021 with the most cash-on-hand of GOP incumbents, topped only by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Austin.
EnergyFederalBiden Executive Order Prohibits New Oil Drilling on Federal Lands
Brad JohnsonJanuary 27, 2021
One of the executive orders issued by the Biden administration in the president's first week on the job is a prohibition against new drilling operations on federal lands.
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.
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.