Texas state legislative elections key to redistricting power
“There is no exaggeration here, the Texas state House is the key to future power in America. It’s the crown jewel of redistricting,” said Vicky Hausman, co-founder of Forward Majority, a Democratic organization that is targeting key Republican-led legislatures in the Nov. 3 elections.
“There is no exaggeration here, the Texas state House is the key to future power in America. It’s the crown jewel of redistricting,” said Vicky Hausman, co-founder of Forward Majority, a Democratic organization that is targeting key Republican-led legislatures in the Nov. 3 elections.
Record early voting reported in Harris Co., Texas
Texans have cast 9,033,154 early votes as of Thursday. In 2016, overall turnout was 8,969,226. In Harris County, it's a similar story.
Texans have cast 9,033,154 early votes as of Thursday. In 2016, overall turnout was 8,969,226. In Harris County, it's a similar story.
Can Democrats seize control of the Texas House?
In the Lone Star State, Democrats need a net gain of nine seats to wrench away control of the Texas House and dramatically shift the balance of power for the first time in two decades.
In the Lone Star State, Democrats need a net gain of nine seats to wrench away control of the Texas House and dramatically shift the balance of power for the first time in two decades.
Texas counties will be allowed only one drop-off location for mail-in ballots, state Supreme Court rules
The court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott's authority under state law to limit ballot drop-off locations, issuing what is expected to be the final ruling in numerous lawsuits that challenged his order.
The court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott's authority under state law to limit ballot drop-off locations, issuing what is expected to be the final ruling in numerous lawsuits that challenged his order.
County Judge offering Montgomery Co. as alternate state GOP Convention site
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough took to social media Wednesday offering the county as an alternate site for the in-person GOP convention.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough took to social media Wednesday offering the county as an alternate site for the in-person GOP convention.
Texas GOP leaders to discuss state GOP convention on Thursday
Texas GOP leaders will be meeting on Thursday to discuss whether to hold the state convention in Houston or have it be held remotely.
Texas GOP leaders will be meeting on Thursday to discuss whether to hold the state convention in Houston or have it be held remotely.
Many questions swirl around how Texas schools will reopen this fall
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
Judge in Polk County under fire for alleged judicial misconduct
According to a pending complaint before the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, Jones is accused of attempting to purposely and publicly prejudice a fellow judge against a defendant she claims once stole her property.
According to a pending complaint before the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, Jones is accused of attempting to purposely and publicly prejudice a fellow judge against a defendant she claims once stole her property.
Recent high school graduate running for Pearland ISD School Board
The 18-year-old is used to overcoming obstacles. If Edgar Pacheco Jr. has his way, this spring he will be the newest member of the Pearland ISD School Board.
The 18-year-old is used to overcoming obstacles. If Edgar Pacheco Jr. has his way, this spring he will be the newest member of the Pearland ISD School Board.
Texas legislators voice support for CROWN Act
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.
Amid impeachment trial, lawmakers wage battle for public opinion
Back in Houston,13-term Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee says the evidence against Trump is both damning and overwhelming. She believes the 45th President committed acts the founders would have considered solid grounds for removal.
Back in Houston,13-term Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee says the evidence against Trump is both damning and overwhelming. She believes the 45th President committed acts the founders would have considered solid grounds for removal.
Runoff results in reelection for Turner
Democrat and incumbent Sylvester Turner coasted into a second term as Houston mayor with a wide lead ahead of challenger Tony Buzbee.
Democrat and incumbent Sylvester Turner coasted into a second term as Houston mayor with a wide lead ahead of challenger Tony Buzbee.
Tony Buzbee taps into voter frustrations as Turner still holds substantial lead
Buzbee's primary target at Tuesday's press conference was controversial Harvey relief vendor ICF Incorporated, fired last week by Harris County after failing to get a single-family qualified for federal aid.
Buzbee's primary target at Tuesday's press conference was controversial Harvey relief vendor ICF Incorporated, fired last week by Harris County after failing to get a single-family qualified for federal aid.
State Rep. Rick Miller ends reelection bid after racial comments about political rivals
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Miller said that two of his primary Republican opponents, former Fort Bend GOP Chairman Jacey Jetton and Houston Fire Department analyst Leonard Chan, were running against him in 2020 because they’re Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population.
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Miller said that two of his primary Republican opponents, former Fort Bend GOP Chairman Jacey Jetton and Houston Fire Department analyst Leonard Chan, were running against him in 2020 because they’re Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population.
Mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee promises results in 100 days as runoff election looms
To persuade uncommitted voters, Buzbee pledged five initiatives, each to be delivered within his first 100 days at the helm.
To persuade uncommitted voters, Buzbee pledged five initiatives, each to be delivered within his first 100 days at the helm.
Lawsuit filed over city council candidate who is a convicted felon
Jefferson Smith filed suit against Cynthia Bailey, accurately claiming the runner-up was a convicted felon, and under Texas law, ineligible to hold public office.
Jefferson Smith filed suit against Cynthia Bailey, accurately claiming the runner-up was a convicted felon, and under Texas law, ineligible to hold public office.
Gov. Abbott denounces Chick-fil-A in tweet: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight"
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Life-size sculpture dedicated to President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully
America's Vet Dogs, along with sculptor Susan Bahary, will dedicate the statue to Bush 41's famous service dog on December 2.
America's Vet Dogs, along with sculptor Susan Bahary, will dedicate the statue to Bush 41's famous service dog on December 2.
Harris Co. planned to use ‘risky method’ for election results, even though they knew it was illegal: Texas elections director
In a press conference, Diane Trautman, the Harris County Clerk, said a last-minute advisory from the Secretary of State forced her to throw out the vote tabulation plan she had used in May, which involved dropping Mobile Ballot Box cards off at ten locations throughout the city, then feeding those results electronically through a secure network to the Central Count Station.
In a press conference, Diane Trautman, the Harris County Clerk, said a last-minute advisory from the Secretary of State forced her to throw out the vote tabulation plan she had used in May, which involved dropping Mobile Ballot Box cards off at ten locations throughout the city, then feeding those results electronically through a secure network to the Central Count Station.
Beto O'Rourke announces end of 2020 presidential campaign
Beto O'Rourke has announced he's dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.
Beto O'Rourke has announced he's dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.