The announcement comes after weeks of building calls to step down following a disastrous debate performance earlier this month.
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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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Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump for President
The endorsement comes over a year since Trump announced his plans to seek a second term.
San Antonio Attorney Announces Run For House District 121
Marc LaHood says he’s entering the race because he believes State Rep. Steve Allison no longer serves the best interests of their community.
Small Business Owner Enters Race to Unseat State Rep. Jacey Jetton
Jessica Rose Huang has entered the race to represent Texas House District 26.
Belton Mom Hillary Hickland Challenging Anti-School Choice State Rep. Hugh Shine
Hickland and Shine will compete in the March Republican primary to represent Texas House District 55.
Adam Hinojosa Announces Rematch for South Texas Senate Seat
Hinojosa fell short of 50 percent of the vote in 2022 by a mere 0.19 percent.
Pat Fallon Reverses Course, Will Run for Re-Election in Congress
Fallon had already earned the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his planned return to the Texas Senate.
Pat Fallon to Leave Congress, Seek Return to Texas Senate
Fallon’s announcement results in another open seat for the Texas congressional delegation.
Donald Trump is First GOP Presidential Candidate to File in Texas
An October poll of likely Republican voters shows Trump leading with 58 percent of the vote
Conservatives Sweep Cy-Fair School Board
Three seats were won by pro-parent challengers, bringing the conservative majority to six out of seven seats.
Allen and Denton Pass Hundreds of Millions in City Bonds
With interest, the approved bonds will cost local property taxpayers significantly more than the dollar amounts shown on the ballot.
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Huffines Reports Raising $12 Million for Gubernatorial Campaign
With the campaign finance reports to be published tomorrow, Huffines releases data early.
Texas Military Department Contradicts Abbott; Admits Ongoing Pay Issues
Operation Lone Star Commander’s “Morale Survey Update” outlines soldier problems.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Collect Campaign Cash at California Fundraiser
Orange County, California, is the unusual location for Abbott’s upcoming high-dollar fundraising dinner.
Texas State Spending Has Soared Under Gov. Greg Abbott
Since Abbott’s inauguration in 2015, the population of Texas has grown by 5.4 percent while the state budget increased by a shocking 19 percent.
Wise County Republicans Formally Censure Abbott
The first county to invoke the censure in 2022, Wise GOP may reignite the movement.
Abbott’s Primary Challengers Gather at True Texas Project Forum to Share Their Views
Allen West, Don Huffines, and Chad Prather discussed their views on abortion, property taxes, taxpayer-funded lobbying, border security, and more.
Negligent or Complicit? Abbott-Appointed University Officials Allowing Faculty to Engage in Child Mutilation Experiments
“This is medical tyranny and child abuse in the worst way possible.”
Gubernatorially Absent
With just over 50 days until the GOP primary, incumbent Greg Abbott has been skipping all of the Republican candidate forums.
Texas Flags Ordered to be Lowered for Nevada Senator Harry Reid
Gov. Abbott’s announcement says the directive is pursuant to an order President Joe Biden issued last week.
Is the Third Time the Charm? Beto O’Rourke Announces Run for Governor
After trying his hand in a U.S. Senate race and a brief bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, Robert Francis O’Rourke is now running for governor of Texas.