Fifty-seven percent of GOP voters in his district say they would vote for a conservative alternative.
Decision Texas
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Continues Endorsing During Early Voting
Patrick endorsed Brent Money and Mike Olcott for the Texas House.
Trump: ‘Any Republican Backing Phelan is a Fool’
The former president has expanded his criticism beyond just Phelan, taking aim at any Republican that backs him.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Faces Primary Challengers for House District 18
The candidates are competing primarily over the issues of school choice and illegal immigration.
Time For a Change? Schenck and Keller Spar Over Criminal Appeals Court Leadership
Attorney David Schenck is challenging Presiding Judge Sharon Keller in the Republican primary.
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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.
Greg Abbott Endorses Against Ernest Bailes
Bailes is responsible for the Colony Ridge illegal alien housing development, which is located in his district.
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump
After winning Iowa this week, Donald Trump adds another Texas official to his list of endorsements.
State Board of Education Incumbent Tom Maynard Rewrites History
His primary challenger Mary Bone called his version of events into question.
Phelan vs. Abbott: Campaign Contributions Expose Rift Between Governor and Speaker
House Speaker Dade Phelan is sending campaign cash to house members opposed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Runoff Preview: Chabot and Frazier Fight for House District 61
Paul Chabot and Frederick Frazier compete to represent North Texas in the state House.
Runoff Preview: Harris and McGuinness Face Off for House District 52
Caroline Harris and Patrick McGuinness compete to represent Central Texas in the state House.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Vaccine Mandates
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked whether they support prohibiting vaccine mandates.
Runoff Preview: Gurski and Leo-Wilson Clash for House District 23
Patrick Gurski and Terri Leo-Wilson are competing to represent southeast Texas in the state House.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Implores Lawmakers to Act on Border Crisis
“I need that law… that gives us the ability to be sued so we can go fight that fight.”
Runoff Preview: Berry and Troxclair Fight for House District 19
Justin Berry and Ellen Troxclair are competing to represent Central Texas in the state House.
Runoff Preview: Gerdes and Pape Compete for House District 17
Stan Gerdes and Paul Pape are competing for the Republican nomination in this Central Texas district.
Runoff Preview: Reyes and Flores Face Off for Senate District 24
Pete Flores and Raul Reyes are competing to represent Central Texas in the state Senate.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Corporate Welfare
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked candidates whether they support ending corporate welfare.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Pornographic Books in Children’s School Libraries
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked whether they support Texas closing the legal loopholes that allow explicit materials in school libraries.