Though vacancies like Ratcliffe’s would normally be filled in a special election, Ratcliffe’s vacancy occurs too close to the November election in order to conduct an election and runoff.
Cary Cheshire
Local Democrats Are Raising Taxes, but Abbott Is Responsible
It’s easy to blame Democrats for tax increases, but Abbott and other state Republicans are responsible for empowering them.
Texas Democrats ‘Proud’ to Host Nancy Pelosi at State Convention
“We are proud to have Speaker Pelosi as our Special Guest during the Texas Democratic Convention.”
Blog: If We Can’t Predict the Weather, How Can We Predict the Chinese Coronavirus?
Thus far, every projected doom-and-gloom scenario that our “experts” have predicted will come to pass has not materialized.
Young Conservatives of Texas Endorse Fleck for Texas House
“She will be a strong fighter for our conservative family values. I look forward to seeing her continue the fight for those values in Austin.”
Big Three Direct Agencies to Reduce Budgets (but Exclude Majority of Budget)
Not every government agency will be forced to comply with the request. Indeed, the Big Three have issued exceptions which, in sum, make up more than a majority of state spending.
Abbott Continues Coronavirus Restrictions, With a Few More Exceptions
As with the previous partial reopening announcements by Abbott, Texans should not be satisfied with merely an additional portion of the freedom their leaders have taken from them.
St. Edward’s Announces Budget Cuts; A&M, UT Still Silent
Private universities continue to make spending cuts as they project substantial revenue shortfalls, but Texas public universities have yet to announce any cost-saving measures.
Runoff Review: Wall and Nehls Compete to Succeed Olson
Conservatives have criticized Nehls for his opposition to strong sanctuary city laws, which he said “[create] an us-versus-them attitude” between law enforcement and illegal aliens, and for his opposition to Texas gun rights.
Runoff Review: Winegarner and Jackson Face Off to Succeed Thornberry
Texas’ 13th Congressional District is a solidly Republican district, encompassing most of the Texas Panhandle and areas east along the Red River.