Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.
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Abbott Endorses Mike Olcott over Glenn Rogers After School Choice Vote
The endorsement represents a switch for Abbott, who endorsed Rogers in 2022.
Ted Cruz to Endorse Against Texas Republicans Who Killed School Choice
Cruz also prioritized school choice in the 2022 primary, saying it was a “critical factor” in earning his support.
Abbott Makes First Endorsement Against Incumbent After School Choice Debacle
This is not expected to be the last endorsement Abbott makes against those who opposed his top legislative priority.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
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John Perez Challenges Incumbent State Rep for Houston Seat
Perez has focused on incumbent State Rep. Mano DeAyala’s vote to impeach Paxton in his campaign for the Houston district.
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.
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Family Rights Organization Endorses Huffines for Governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines received the endorsement of the Texas Home School Coalition.
Texas Military Problems Worsened Under Maj. Gen. Norris
Abbott appointee failed to fix problems identified during Hurricane Harvey.
Gov. Abbott Reneges on Guarantee That Power Will Stay on During Upcoming Storm
“No one can guarantee that there won’t be a load shed event.”
True Texas Project Recommends Don Huffines in Governor Race
With early voting for the 2022 Republican primary beginning in two weeks, the True Texas Project board released their personal recommendations.
Gov. Abbott ‘Booed’ at Trump Rally
Amid a pack of Republican voters, incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott drew “boos” from the crowd.
Grassroots America – We The People Endorses Allen West for Governor
The endorsement comes after the group held a forum earlier this month with Abbott’s three biggest challengers.
Amarillo Residents to Protest Abbott’s Appearance at Party Event
Citizens are planning to protest Gov. Greg Abbott’s upcoming appearance at an Amarillo fundraising dinner, hoping to persuade the governor to call a fourth special session of the Texas Legislature to ban vaccine mandates.
Republican Gubernatorial Challengers Discuss Election Integrity, the Texas Economy, and GOP Priorities
The South Texas Alliance of Republicans hosted a forum for the gubernatorial candidates. Once again, Gov. Abbott declined to attend.
‘AWOL’: Gov. Abbott’s Parental Rights Push Greeted With Skepticism
Last week, Abbott triumphantly unveiled a parental bill of rights intended to codify common-sense ideas about a parent’s role, but policy experts are unconvinced Abbott will follow through.
Recording Contradicts Spin of Operation Lone Star Problems
Texas Military Department’s public relations campaign not providing maximum transparency.