Jason Villalba, Bennett Ratliff, and Todd Smith are among the new coalition members for the Democrat U.S. Senate candidate.
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State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
Speaker Dade Phelan Fails to Get Majority Support in GOP Primary, Forced Into Runoff
Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.
Hillary Hickland Defeats State Rep. Hugh Shine
School choice has been the main point of contention throughout the race.
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.
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North Texas Conservatives Organize to Defeat Dade Phelan
Activists are heading to East Texas to help Speaker Phelan’s GOP primary challenger David Covey.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Joins Gov. Abbott in Endorsements for House Seats
Patrick said he believes the Texas House “needs new leadership and a fresh crop of new members.”
Candidates Compete for House District 30 Open Seat
Four candidates are vying to fill the seat in the South Texas district.
State Rep. Kronda Thimesch Calls Opponent ‘Liberal,’ But Appointed Him as Successor
According to records obtained by Texas Scorecard, Thimesch appointed her opponent Mitch Little as an emergency interim successor.
Harris County Appraisal District Election Will Give Voters a Voice
A voter-approved proposition in November allows for the election of appraisal district board members in Harris County, which annually appraises 1.9 million parcels of property for property tax purposes.
State Rep. Glenn Rogers and Challenger Mike Olcott to Face Off in Republican Primary
This race will serve as a rematch after Rogers narrowly defeated Olcott in 2022.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Endorses Candidates
Official endorsements for the upcoming primary election were announced by the organization.
Dallas City Council Set to Move $1.25 Billion Bond to May Ballot
Wednesday’s meeting is the city council’s last chance to put bond propositions on the May ballot before the February 16 deadline.
State Rep. Troxclair Faces Primary Test From Former State Rep. Biedermann
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair is seeking to spoil a comeback attempt by former State Rep. Kyle Biedermann.
GOP Candidates Vie for Open Texas House Seats in Brazos Valley
Republican candidates for House Districts 12 and 14 discussed their proposed policies for top issues ahead of the March 5 primary election.
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District Precinct Chairs Unite in Attempt to Censure Dade Phelan
The Orange County Republican chairman did not permit a vote that would have resulted in the speaker’s censure.
Will Hurd Wants to Focus on the Northern Border
The presidential candidate visited the Canadian border, saying it’s not getting the attention it deserves.
Ron DeSantis Unveils Border Policy: ‘Use Force to Repel’ Criminal Illegal Aliens
While campaigning in Eagle Pass, DeSantis said he believes “Texas has a right to declare an invasion.”
Parental Rights Advocate Announces Campaign for Amarillo House District
Haynes promises to stand up against the “government overreach” in Austin.
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Announces Run for President
The moderate Republican joins an extensive list of candidates seeking the GOP’s nomination.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Visit Eagle Pass on Presidential Campaign Tour
The Republican presidential candidate is expected to address solutions to the Texas-Mexico border crisis.
Democrat State Rep. Julie Johnson Announces Run for Congress
House Speaker Dade Phelan empowered Johnson by making her a committee vice chair this session.
Dennis London Again Challenging State Rep. Justin Holland in GOP Primary
Holland has faced mounting criticism this year from constituents in Texas House District 33.
Texas Democrats Target US Sen. Ted Cruz With ‘Lose Cruz’ Super PAC
Organizers of the group are planning to spend millions during the 2024 U.S. Senate election in an attempt to replace Cruz.
Speaker Dade Phelan Receives First Challenger in GOP Primary
Shilo Platts is the first candidate to announce a campaign in Phelan’s House district.