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Republican Tony Gonzales Holds Texas Congressional Seat Against Democratic Challenger
Incumbent Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) is projected to secure his seat in Washington, D.C., defeating Democratic challenger Santos Limon. At the time of reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ, Gonzales picked up 59.5 percent while Limon accrued 40.5, with just over 145,000 votes counted. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to
Paxton Declares Victory in Texas’ Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Unauthorized Election Monitors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has succeeded as the federal agency agreed to back down on a plan to place federal monitors inside polling sites. “We sued them and we asked for a temporary restraining order, and as soon as we did that we
Eyes on the Prize: LaMantia and Hinojosa Clash in Pivotal Texas Senate Race
It is rare for an incumbent to press a challenger to debate rather than vice versa — usually a sign of vulnerability. State Sen. Morgan LaMantia (D-South Padre Island) is vulnerable, and her ad challenging Republican Adam Hinojosa to debate just confirms what she and everyone else already knew. LaMantia is up on television with
Texas Sues El Paso Doctor For Allegedly Prescribing Gender Modification Hormones to Children
Texas is suing an El Paso-based doctor for allegedly prescribing gender-modifying hormone therapies to children as young as twelve years old. The lawsuit was filed in the 422nd District Court of Kaufman County on Wednesday. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it
Four Takeaways from Texas’ Last Campaign Finance Reports Before Election
The latest campaign finance reports spanning from September 27 through October 26 have been published. These will be the last formal finance reports published, save for daily cash-on-hand disclosures before the election. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser
Rep. Jeff Leach ‘Ex Parte’ Messages with Court of Criminal Appeals Judge over Robert Roberson Published
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) has issued a letter detailing “ex parte” communication between State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) and a sitting judge regarding the case of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Roberson was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2003 in connection with the death of his two-year-old daughter,
Republican Don McLaughlin Faces Democrat Cecilia Castellano for South Texas House District
Texas House District (HD) 80, situated southwest of San Antonio beside the southern border, will be the battlefield of an electoral showdown between Democratic candidate Cecilia Castellano and Republican nominee Don McLaughlin. Castellano defeated challenger Rosie Cuellar, sister of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), in a runoff for the nomination back in May. Cuellar crossed party
Two Texas House Coalitions Provide Different Responses to OAG Robert Roberson Documents Release
Two groups within the Texas House of Representatives have taken opposing sides on the issue of death row inmate Robert Roberson, each responding to a series of documents released this week by the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The OAG released documents from Roberson’s trial that highlight aspects of his conviction that had
Initial GOP Early Vote Turnout in Texas Substantially Higher Than 2020 Levels
The first two days of early voting boded well for Texas Republicans according to internal data models that project the GOP turnout to be 10 percent higher than in 2020. Through two days of early voting, which began on Monday, more than 1.9 million voters have cast ballots across the state either in-person or by
Robert Roberson Daughter Autopsy Documents Describing ‘History of Abuse’ Released by Attorney General
The following article contains graphic details of physical and sexual abuse allegations. The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has released documents from the trial of death row inmate Robert Roberson that highlight aspects of his conviction that had not been presented to the public. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for
Abbott’s General Counsel Argues Texas Supreme Court Should Dismiss Roberson House Committee Subpoena
Gov. Greg Abbott’s general counsel has weighed in on the stay of execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to provide testimony in front of the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. In a series of legal maneuvers, members of the House were able to secure a subpoena for Roberson to appear
Gonzalez, Flores Trade Blows in Heated Debate for South Texas Congressional Seat
The punchy debate between Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) and former Congresswoman Mayra Flores (R-TX-34) was a microcosm of the contentious race itself as the pair grappled over the economy, social issues, and border security. The lattermost is the most pressing for the region, which has reeled from illegal immigrant crossings over the last handful of
