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.
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‘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.
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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.
Kyle Kacal Announces Retirement after Voting Against School Choice
Since entering the legislature, Kacal has worked against conservative reforms and sided with Democrats to expand government.
Ron DeSantis Files for Texas Primary
DeSantis is the third candidate to file on the Republican ballot in Texas.
Denton County GOP Chairman Runs for North Texas Senate Seat
Brent Hagenbuch was censured by the Denton County Republican executive committee earlier this year.
Paxton Impeachment Leader Andrew Murr Won’t Seek Re-Election
State Rep. Andrew Murr had been censured by two county parties in his district.
Texas State University to Host 2024 Presidential Debate
Texas State will be the first university in the state to host a presidential debate.
Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump for President
The endorsement comes over a year since Trump announced his plans to seek a second term.
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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.
Republican Gubernatorial Challengers Discuss Texas National Guard, Judicial Appointments, and More
Grassroots America – We The People held a gubernatorial forum where Abbott’s challengers discussed their plans and policies for Texas.
Abbott Endorses the Most Liberal Republican in the Texas House
When Democrats fled for Washington, D.C., to break quorum last year, Kacal said they should be given “a victory or two.”
Tarrant County Straw Poll Results Give Preview Into GOP Primary
Voters in Texas’ largest Republican county weigh in on the upcoming primary election.
Abbott Staffer: Trump is a ‘Joke’
Gov. Abbott’s political director, Mitch Carney, suffers from “TDS,” says Trump campaign co-chair.
Abbott Absent as GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Meet in College Station
Four Republican gubernatorial hopefuls gathered to share their views with conservatives in Brazos County.
Texas Military Commander: ‘8,000 Soldiers Are at Risk‘ From Vaccine Mandate
As citizens cry for a fourth special session to address vaccine mandates, a soldier expressed little hope that Gov. Abbott’s lawsuits will succeed.
Allen West Raises Nearly $2 Million in Gubernatorial Bid
Additionally, the campaign touted receiving more than 13,000 individual donations.