A judge denied Brent Hagenbuch’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to run in Senate District 30.
Texas Republicans
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.
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.
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
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.
Paxton’s Office Moves to End Lawsuit By ‘Rogue Employees’
With Paxton conceding the lawsuit, any judgment awarded to the former employees would have to be funded by the Legislature, which could prove difficult to collect.
Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
Phelan’s popularity will be tested in 16 districts where he has directly contributed cash to Republican members of the Texas House being challenged in their primaries.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump
After winning Iowa this week, Donald Trump adds another Texas official to his list of endorsements.