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State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver is currently facing a primary runoff election against Chris Spencer.
StandWithUs Files Complaint Against Dallas ISD For Allegedly Enabling Antisemitism
A Jewish student joined the organization in filing the complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Fort Worth Employees Can Become DEI ‘Champions’
A flyer showcases six different events that employees can attend to become “Diversity Matters Champions.”
Federal Authorities Recapture Terrorist Watchlist Suspect
Afghan national Mohammed Karwan was released into the U.S. twice previously.
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Republican Nominees Facing off Against Democrats in November House Races
The Republican primary election saw the victories of at least 11 new nominees who will be facing off against Democrats in the November general election. These new nominees won the primary races in solidly Republican districts and are projected to win their districts...
Analysis, Decision Texas, State
School Choice Wins Big on Super Tuesday
The 2024 primary election was a major success for school choice advocates in Texas. Several opponents of education reform lost outright, others went to runoffs, and still more were electorally weakened. Corey DeAngelis, a school choice advocate and head of the...
Gillespie County Republicans Successfully Hand-count Primary Ballots
Republicans in Gillespie County successfully completed a hand count of all ballots cast in Tuesday’s GOP primary, accomplishing a goal set last year to make their elections more transparent and secure. “It was exhausting but so rewarding and what a team effort by...
Potential Speaker Candidate Hired by Bank with Ties to Bonnen and Phelan
A lawmaker rumored to be eyeing the speakership in the Texas House is employed by a bank that has connections to current House Speaker Dade Phelan and disgraced former Speaker Dennis Bonnen. State Rep. Cody Harris, a Republican from Palestine, was first elected to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sued 7 School Districts for Electioneering
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto Independent School District, claiming the district used government resources for illegal electioneering. According to a press release published by Paxton’s office on March 4, Hutto ISD promoted political policies on its...
AG Paxton’s Criminal Appeals Court Picks Unseat Incumbents
All three challengers for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton have come out victorious. Lawyer Gina Parker knocked off incumbent Judge Barbara Hervey in Place 7—covering most of the panhandle—taking 66 percent of the vote to her...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
Three of four Republican state representatives in Collin County defeated challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The challengers lost despite endorsements from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who also lives in Collin County. Paxton sought to knock out incumbents...
Multiple House and Senate Races Head to Runoff Election
Results from the Republican primary show several races are headed to the runoff election in May. As of publication, here is a list of races headed to a runoff: House District 1 - Incumbent Gary VanDeaver of New Boston will face challenger Chris Spencer House District...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Shelley Luther Beats State Rep. Reggie Smith in Rematch
Conservative activist Shelley Luther has won her rematch against incumbent Republican State Rep. Reggie Smith of Van Alystne to represent House District 62 in North Texas. House District 62 includes Grayson, Fannin, and portions of Delta and Franklin counties. Smith,...