Abbott, Club for Growth, and AFC have announced that there are now enough votes for school choice to pass in the Texas House.
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Runoff Preview: Barry and Kamkar Square Off for House District 29
Jeffrey Barry and Alex Kamkar are competing for the southeast Houston district.
Runoff Preview: Bius and Wharton Compete for House District 12
Ben Bius and Trey Wharton are competing to represent the district around College Station.
New Ad Calls Out Gary VanDeaver for ‘Cushy’ Consulting Gig with Lobbying Firm
Club for Growth Action is on track to spend another $4 million ahead of the runoff elections.
Runoff Preview: Spencer and VanDeaver Compete for House District 1
Incumbent Gary VanDeaver and Chris Spencer are facing off to represent northeast Texas.
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Texas GOP Releases May Local Election Endorsements
Some voters will also be asked to consider expensive bonds on their local ballots.
Colin Allred Skips Vote on Border Security Legislation
Allred was present, however, for the $95 billion foreign aid bill for funding to Ukraine and Israel.
TLR to Help Dade Phelan Raise Money in Houston
The Houston event is part of a series of fundraisers Phelan has hosted after coming in second place to former Orange County GOP Chairman David Covey in the March primary.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
School Choice has played a prominent role in this primary election after the the Texas House killed a proposal last year.
State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver is currently facing a primary runoff election against Chris Spencer.
EXCLUSIVE: TV Ad Takes Aim at Dade Phelan’s Radical Democrat Chairs
The embattled speaker said he has “not wavered” on his support for placing Democrats in leadership positions during a recent interview.
Republican Runoff Candidates Consider ‘Contract with Texas’
Keresa Richardson, who is challenging freshman State Rep. Frederick Frazier for House District 61, signed a similar contract created by Collin County conservative activists.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Gambling Expansion
With gambling expansion being a popular debate topic, runoff election candidates voiced their opinions on how much expansion Texas should allow.
In Their Own Words: Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats
Texas Scorecard asked state legislature runoff candidates whether Texas should ban hostile countries from owning U.S. land.
Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Democrat Challenger Among Texas Voters
Cruz currently leads Democrat challenger Colin Allred by six percentage points.
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Time For a Change? Schenck and Keller Spar Over Criminal Appeals Court Leadership
Attorney David Schenck is challenging Presiding Judge Sharon Keller in the Republican primary.
Abbott Urges Texans to ‘Bank their Votes Early’ During Campaign Stop
Abbott’s campaign stop for Mike Olcott is one of many he is doing across the state ahead of the Republican primary election.
Ken Paxton Sues Denton ISD for ‘Illegal’ Election Activity
Attorney General announces civil action against school district abusing taxpayer resources.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Endorses Another House Challenger
Patrick also recently joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in endorsing four other House challengers.
State Rep. Hugh Shine Challenged on School Choice Vote
School choice is the main focus in the GOP primary for House District 55.
New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
Incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent, and former employee, Sean Teare by 38 points.
Donald Trump Endorses Against ‘RINOs’ in Texas House
The latest round of endorsements come just a few weeks after a challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan received Trump’s endorsement.
Election Fraud Enforcement is Top Issue in Criminal Court of Appeals Race
Attorney General Ken Paxton is endorsing against three members who stripped his office’s power to go after election fraud.
State Lawmaker Works at Lobbying Firm
In August of 2023, Gerdes was hired by Hance Scarborough LLP, a law firm that engages in lobbying, as a “legislative consultant.”
State Rep. Holland Faces Challengers in House District 33
Another Republican incumbent in the Texas House faces a formidable primary challenge.