Texas GOP Tightens Grip With New Rules Targeting Moderates
At their recent state convention, Texas Republicans adopted new rules that would punish officials who stray from the far-right wing of the party.
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Dennis Paul, representing special interests
Who does Dennis Paul really represent - the people of District 129 or corporate lobbyists?
Texas GOP Divided Over Abortion Policies
In Texas, the GOP is divided over abortion as Republican women fight to keep the issue off the party's list of priorities and some...
First Redistricting Hearing Focuses on Census Challenges and West Texas
The Senate Special Committee on Redistricting met Monday to discuss redistricting with a regional focus on West Texas. It is the first in a...
Abbott’s State of the State Address Targets Public Education, Teacher Pay & Property Taxes
We would have loved to have live-tweeted Gov. Abbott's State of the State address on location, but reporters weren't allowed in, and neither were...
Texas AG Paxton’s Voter Fraud Investigation Blocked By Federal Ruling
A federal judge has blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter fraud by ruling that parts of the state’s SB1 are unconstitutional.
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30,000 Tons of USAID Food Stranded at Houston Port
Tens of thousands of tons of food meant for overseas humanitarian relief are stuck in a Houston port warehouse following President Donald Trump’s 90-day...
How Abbott is His Own Worst Enemy
Governor Greg Abbott may be the top Republican in Texas, but his leadership of the party is undermined by his greatest opponent: Governor Greg...
PUCT Echoes ERCOT Call For Voluntary Power Conservation
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