Republicans picked up two new House seats and a Senate seat in majority-Hispanic South Texas.
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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.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Solutions for Border Crisis
Texas Scorecard asked all run-off candidates for the state legislature about what more Texas can do to combat the border crisis.
Dade Phelan Says It’s ‘Not Appropriate’ for Candidates to Announce For Speaker Now
Lawmakers and grassroots activists respond to Phelan’s proclamation that no one can announce for speaker before his own election.
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H-E-B Chair, Teachers’ Union Back Anti-School Choice Republicans
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt and Texas AFT are going after against pro-school choice candidates in this year’s Republican primary.
George Soros Funds Harris County District Attorney Challenger
Soros is turning his attention to the Harris County District Attorney’s race between incumbent Kim Ogg and Sean Teare.
Trump: Texas Voters Have to Get Rid of Dade Phelan
The interview comes as the former president is poised to win the Texas Republican primary, and the party’s nomination.
Analysis: The End of Phelan’s Speakership
Will it be a case of ‘old boss, meet the new boss, same as the old boss’?
Gov. Abbott Downplays Vice President Speculation, Will Run for Fourth Term
Former President Donald Trump said Gov. Greg Abbott is on his shortlist of candidates.
Shadowy DC PAC Backs Embattled Speaker Phelan
Conservative antagonists Karl Rove and Joe Straus are still messing with Texas.
Glenn Rogers Encourages Illegal Electioneering by School Districts
A text thread is the latest in a series of events suggesting election coordination with government schools.
‘Trump is Not Welcome in Texas’: Lawmaker’s Anti-Trump Tweets Surface in Campaign
State Rep. Justin Holland accused former President Donald Trump of being “out of touch” and “not a true Statesman.”
AG Ken Paxton Targets Dade Phelan’s Loyalists on Campaign Tour
Paxton told Texas Scorecard that he believes voters are finally figuring out what’s happening in Austin.
Trump Endorsements Flood in for Candidates
Donald Trump announced endorsements for several state House and judicial candidates.
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Poll: Texas GOP Voters Increasingly Support Trump
State Republicans also believe that Trump should not be convicted in Georgia, oppose taxpayer-funding of institutions that push gender dysphoria on children, and a return of COVID restrictions.
School Choice Opponent Kyle Kacal Launches Re-election Campaign
The rural lawmaker is one of the most liberal Republicans in the Texas House.
Former Democrat DA Enters Race to Challenge Sen. Ted Cruz
Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez has dismissed over 800 felony cases and allegedly mishandled several high-profile cases.
Tom Glass Announces Rematch in Central Texas House Seat
Glass called the Paxton impeachment the “crystalizing event” motivating him to run again.
South Texas Democrat Switches Party Affiliation
Kleberg County Attorney Kira Talip Sanchez announced she now aligns with the Republican Party.
Potter County GOP Chair Launches Bid for Texas House District 87
Longtime Amarillo Republican leader and businessman launches bid to replace State Rep. Four Price (R-Amarillo).
Firearms Influencer Brandon Herrera Challenges U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
The gun rights advocate has repeatedly criticized Gonzales’ voting record.
Matt Schaefer Announces Retirement from Texas House
Schaefer opened the door to a possible future run for higher office.
Potential Candidates Line Up for Texas House Race in Panhandle
The list of possible contenders to replace State Rep. Four Price continues to grow.
Three Republicans Toss Their Hats into House District Race
A businessman, a former legislator, and a former sheriff are vying to replace retiring State Rep. John Raney.