Before being elected to Congress in 2020, Van Duyne served in the Trump administration as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and previously held office as Mayor of Irving.
Decision Texas
School Choice Advocate Corey DeAngelis Targets Anti-Choice Republicans
As the primary election nears, school choice is a top focus.
School Principal Cuts Campaign Ad in Her Office
The Texas Election Code prohibits public employees from using public resources to electioneer.
Dana Myers to Run for Texas GOP Chair
The current vice chair says she will challenge Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi.
Gov. Abbott’s Campaign Treasurer and Texans for Lawsuit Reform Oppose Abbott-Endorsed Candidate
Political giving by a well-connected beer distributor from Houston is raising eyebrows.
MOST RECENT
Texas State Sen. John Whitmire Wins Houston Mayoral Race
Whitmire faced fellow Democrat Shelia Jackson Lee in the runoff.
Shelley Luther Challenges State Rep. Reggie Smith to Rematch for House District 62
Luther also faced off with Smith in the 2022 Republican primary.
Texas Republican National Committeewoman Not Seeking Re-election
Toni Anne Dashiell has been a strong supporter of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Gov. Abbott Continues Endorsements Against Incumbents
State Representatives Travis Clardy and Drew Darby are the governor’s latest anti-school choice targets.
New Poll Shows Trump Increasing Lead in Texas
The former president is leading the field of Republican presidential candidates, with 61 percent of the vote among primary voters.
Constituents Say State Rep. Frazier Should Resign After Pleading Guilty to Sign Shenanigans
Frederick Frazier is expected to receive a dishonorable discharge from the Dallas Police Department.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Conservative Activist Mike Olcott
Cruz says that Olcott “represents the first of many strong candidates who are ready to unseat incumbents who failed to vote yes for school choice.”
Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.
Sheila Jackson Lee Tells Voters Wrong Election Date in TV Ad
A new campaign ad tells voters to vote on December 7, instead of December 9.
Abbott Endorses Against Another School Choice Opponent
Marc LaHood is challenging incumbent State Rep. Steve Allison.
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Candidates Call Out Gov. Abbott on Child Mutilation Experiments Ahead of Election
“The fact that we have this issue—to me, that’s evil … it’s heinous.”
Abbott’s Challengers Discuss Abolishing Abortion
In a series of interviews with Texas Scorecard, Republican gubernatorial candidates discussed ending the practice of abortion.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates on University Tenure and Critical Race Theory
As tenure for university professors teaching critical race theory is questioned, Greg Abbott, Chad Prather, Allen West, and Don Huffines respond.
Gov. Abbott Still Won’t Sign ‘Big Family Pledge’
“For too long, political leaders have been allowed to campaign on being ‘pro-family’ without making any specific promises to parents. That time is over.”
‘A True Invasion’: Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Plans to Secure the Border
Texas’ southern border has become a key issue in the statewide race.
Abbott’s Operation Lone Star Created a Legal ‘Train Wreck’
An overwhelmed judicial system, broken laws, and secret judicial proceedings.
Gubernatorial Candidate Chad Prather Sentenced to Facebook Jail
With the Republican primary election a week away, Chad Prather has received a week’s suspension from the social media platform.
Abolish Abortion Texas Releases Primary Voting Guide
The guide lists all candidates who have pledged to abolish abortion in Texas.
Conservative Republicans of Texas Endorses Don Huffines for Governor
The organization also released a complete list of its picks for GOP primaries across the state.
10 Propositions on the Republican Primary Ballot
The outcome of these propositions will be used to help guide the party’s policy priorities.