Don Huffines and Christi Craddick discuss their early campaigns to be Texas’ top accountant.
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‘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.
Vegas Bets Big on Speaker Phelan
The casino lobby has emerged from the shadows to play the primary election.
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Primary Opponents Challenge State Rep. Stucky’s Record on GOP Priorities
Challengers Andy Hopper and Elaine Hays also slammed Lynn Stucky’s vote to impeach Ken Paxton.
Glenn Hegar Stands Out as a Texas Official Not Endorsing Donald Trump
The comptroller was endorsed by Trump in both 2018 and 2022.
Texas Gun Rights Endorses GOP Primary Candidates
Texas Gun Rights is showing support for candidates who emphasize Second Amendment freedom.
‘I’ve Seen Enough’: Cornyn Endorses Trump After New Hampshire Primary
Sen. John Cornyn’s endorsement comes despite a turbulent history between the two.
Desperate Lawmaker Challenges Sid Miller to a Duel
State Rep. Glenn Rogers is angry after Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller endorsed his opponent.
Senate Candidate Says Fraudulent Donation to Speaker Phelan Made in His Name
Texas State Election Code states “A person may not knowingly make or authorize a political expenditure in the name of or on behalf of another” without their knowledge.
Pfizer Injects Funds Into Texas Lawmakers Campaign Coffers
Lawmakers and political action committees made their latest campaign finance disclosures this week, and one big pharmaceutical company’s political giving was in the spotlight.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Endorses More House Challengers
Paxton says that Texas must fight to protect conservative values from “liberal Republicans.”
Disgraced Speaker Joe Straus Sends Campaign Cash to Rep. Glenn Rogers
While Straus’ PAC reported over $150,000 in expenditures during the most recent report, Rogers is the only direct recipient of cash from the PAC.
Republican Primary Election for House District 128 Seat Heats Up
Incumbent State Rep. Briscoe Cain is being challenged by local activist Bianca Gracia.
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Establishment Rallies in Attempt to Save Incumbent Lawmakers
Runoff elections have historically been perilous territory for incumbent lawmakers in Texas.
Railroad Commission Candidate Stogner Takes $2 Million From Transgender Rancher
Sarah Stogner previously said she would self-fund her campaign.
Runoff Preview: Casteel and Isaac Fight for House District 73
Barron Casteel and Carrie Isaac compete to represent Central Texas in the state House.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Their Priorities
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked for their top three priorities.
Decision Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton on the Record
Ken Paxton answers questions from Texas Scorecard readers.
Runoff Preview: Bowlin and Jolly Clash for House District 70
Eric Bowlin and Jamee Jolly compete to represent North Texas in the state House.
Decision Texas: Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian on the Record
Wayne Christian answer questions from Texas Scorecard readers.
Runoff Preview: Olcott and Rogers Face Off for House District 60
Mike Olcott and Glenn Rogers compete to represent North Texas in the state House.
Runoff Preview: Younger and Bumgarner Compete for House District 63
Jeff Younger and Ben Bumgarner compete to represent North Texas in the state House.
Decision Texas: Land Commissioner Candidates on the Record
Tim Westley and Dawn Buckingham answer questions from Texas Scorecard readers.