U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s challenger shared his radical positions on border security, the filibuster, abortion, gun control, and the LGBT agenda.
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Analysis: Mark Cuban Endorses Harris, Praises Border Czar’s Border Plans
Cuban leans into one of Kamala Harris’ worst issues.
Democrats in Phelan’s Leadership Team Back Kamala Harris for President
Despite the House’s Republican majority, Phelan has continued to appoint Democrats to powerful committee chair positions.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Suggests Obama Will Seek a ‘Fourth Term’
This comes as Joe Biden recently announced that he will not be seeking a second term as president.
Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race Amid Concerns over Mental Acuity
The announcement comes after weeks of building calls to step down following a disastrous debate performance earlier this month.
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Ted Cruz Leads Colin Allred by 11 Points in US Senate Race
Cruz’ and Trump’s encouraging numbers in UT Austin’s latest poll track with other polls conducted over the past couple of months.
Gov. Abbott Declares Victory for School Choice Following Electoral Gains
Abbott, Club for Growth, and AFC have announced that there are now enough votes for school choice to pass in the Texas House.
GOP Runoff Victors Secure Open Texas House Seats
The Republican runoff winners are set to face Democrat challengers in the November general election.
Despite Residency Questions, Brent Hagenbuch Wins Republican State Senate Runoff
Primary opponent Jace Yarbrough is challenging Hagenbuch’s eligibility to represent Senate District 30.
Gonzales Holds US Congressional Seat, Goldman Wins District 12 Race
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales beat challenger Brandon Herrera to hold onto his congressional seat, while Craig Goldman became the GOP nominee in the 12th Congressional District.
David Lowe Defeats Incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick
With no Democrat challenger, Lowe will win the November general election.
Incumbents Secure State Board of Education Seats
Both incumbent SBOE members Tom Maynard and Pam Little held off their challengers.
Katrina Pierson Takes Texas House District 33 Seat From Justin Holland
Pierson beat incumbent Holland in the Republican runoff and faces no Democrat opponent in November.
Helen Kerwin Defeats State Rep. DeWayne Burns in House District 58
House District 58 includes Johnson and Somervell Counties.
Rep. VanDeaver Holds Off Challenger in HD 1 Republican Primary Runoff
VanDeaver, a five-term incumbent, was forced into the head-to-head after the March 5 primary election.
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Las Vegas Sands Casts Its Lots With Primary Runoff Spending
An out-of-state special interest group has dollar signs in its eyes, but first it needs to defend its pro-gambling incumbents.
New Casino-Funded PAC Spends Big to Help Dade Phelan and Allies
Campaign finance records reveal the Texas Defense PAC is wholly funded by Miriam Adelson, the owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino group.
Runoff Preview: Covey Squares off Against Speaker Phelan for House District 21
David Covey is running against incumbent State Rep. Dade Phelan to represent the southeast Texas district.
What a 1,000 Mile Bus Trip Says About the Shifting Balance of Power in Austin
Incumbents campaigning against colleagues has been a forbidden practice. Now it’s a three-day tour.
Runoff Preview: McQueeney and Bean Square Off For House District 97
John McQueeney and Cheryl Bean are competing for an open seat.
Runoff Preview: Klick and Lowe Race for House District 91
The North Texas district includes part of Tarrant County.
Runoff Preview: Hopper and Stucky Compete for House District 64
The district consists of Wise County and part of Denton County.
Runoff Preview: Richardson and Frazier to Race For House District 61
The district represents part of Collin County.
Runoff Preview: Burns and Kerwin Contend For House District 58
The seat includes both Johnson County and Somervell County.
Runoff Preview: Schoolcraft and Kuempel Face Off for House District 44
The seat encompasses both Gonzales County and Guadalupe County.