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Texas Coronavirus Update: Recoveries Continue to Soar

There are 132,638 estimated recoveries compared to 3,192 deaths among Texas’ 29 million residents.

By Robert Montoya | 5 hours ago

The decision to host the convention virtually comes in the wake of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s decision to prevent Republicans from meeting in Houston.

By Brandon Waltens | 17 hours ago

Court Dismisses Democrats’ Challenge to Texas Ballot-Order Law

A federal judge ruled the law passed by Democrats does not prevent citizens from voting or affect a candidate’s chances of winning an election.

By Erin Anderson | 21 hours ago

Grassroots Activists Raise Concerns Over Candidate's Family's Contribution to Democrat Lawmaker

FEC records show North Texas Republican candidate Josh Winegarner’s family financially supported a pro-abortion Democrat’s campaign for U.S. Senate.

By Thomas Warren | 23 hours ago

Sid Miller Calls Out Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Winegarner

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in on the race to replace Mac Thornberry, calling on one candidate’s local political organization to return its PPP loan.

By Thomas Warren | 1 day ago

Commentary: Texas Runoff Tomorrow

Texas' extended runoff election cycle will finally come to a close tomorrow, after being postponed from May 26 due to coronavirus precautions.

By Jim Ellis | 1 day ago

2020 SREC Candidates in Their Own Words

Republican delegates in each Senate District at the state convention will choose one man and one woman to represent them on the State Republican Executive Committee.

By Texas Scorecard Staff

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Texas GOP in Convention Lawsuit

“The Party argues it has constitutional rights to hold a convention and engage in electoral activities, and that is unquestionably true. But those rights do not allow it to simply commandeer use of the Center.”

By Brandon Waltens

Mother With Health Exemption From Mask Mandate Denied Service, Harassed

Questions have arisen of whether state and local officials fully informed the public and businesses about exemptions from mask mandates for those with mental and physical health issues.

By Robert Montoya

Austin: Get Caught Without a Mask, Be Fined $2,000

As countless Austinites struggle because of government officials’ shutdowns, local officials are now targeting them with fines and lawsuits.

By Jacob Asmussen

Amarillo May Order Surprise City Charter Amendment Election

By Thomas Warren

The potential charter election could amend city council term lengths, term limits, and compensation for elected officials.

Exclusive: President Trump to Participate in Tele-Town Hall With Congressional Candidate Ronny Jackson

By Thomas Warren

Trump and Jackson will discuss issues on the minds of voters in the 13th Congressional District during a tele-town hall on Monday.

State Officials Say Texas Coronavirus Counts Exclude ‘Probable’ Cases

By Erin Anderson

Texas is tracking “probable” coronavirus cases but is not including those counts in the total number of “confirmed” cases the state reports to the public, according to state and local officials.

Friday Roundup: July 10, 2020

By 1836 Studios

This week Jacob Asmussen and Matt Stringer drop by to discuss the latest from around the state.

JoAnn Fleming: Abbott Should Immediately Call a Special Session

By Brandon Waltens

“Tell your legislator to wear a spiffy elephant mask or a purple mask that some of them love to sport around. Just get to work!”

Conservative Clashes with Tax Hikers in Race for Central Texas Senate Seat

By Jacob Asmussen

A crowded field of six candidates is vying to control an important Austin-area state senate seat.

Texas GOP Sues Houston Mayor Over Convention Cancellation

By Brandon Waltens

The RPT convention is one of the world's largest political events, with thousands of delegates expected to attend.

Momentum Building as More County GOPs Formally Censure Abbott

By Brandon Waltens

While Montgomery County is not the first to pass a resolution censuring Abbott, they are by far the largest.

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