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Trump Up 5 Points on Harris, Cruz Up 7 on Allred in Latest University of Texas Poll
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is outperforming former President Donald Trump in the latest poll released by the University of Texas, leading Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) by 7 points. The survey of 1,091 likely voters put both Trump and Cruz at 51 percent in their respective races. On the Democratic side, Allred registered at 44 percent
Robert Roberson Execution Delayed After Texas Supreme Court Grants House Committee Hearing Appearance
In the final hours remaining before Robert Roberson was scheduled to be put to death, a group of Texas House members used a unique legal maneuver to temporarily delay the execution. Roberson was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2003 in connection with the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in
Freedom Caucus Asks Texas Education Agency to Explain Revenue Discrepancies Up to $21 Billion
The Texas Freedom Caucus sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) seeking clarification regarding a “substantial discrepancy” in certain revenue numbers reported by the TEA. “It has come to our concern that there is a substantial discrepancy in revenue figures reported by the TEA in its Statewide
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Denies Robert Roberson Clemency Day Before Scheduled Execution
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the sentence of death row inmate Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, October 17. The vote was 6 to 0. The board voted by the same margin to not recommend a 180-day reprieve. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is
Cruz, Allred Spar Over the Border, Abortion, and Biological Men in Women’s Sports in Lone Senate Debate
The first and only U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) featured clashes over the classic hits of the economy, border security, and the direction of Washington, D.C. along with a side of two top wedge issues. The top issue for Texans in every poll is the border, and
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Denied 10 Percent Rate Increase, Prefacing Legislative Fight
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s (TWIA) proposed 10 percent rate increase has been denied by its governing state agency following public opposition. Cassie Brown, commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), issued an order on Monday rejecting the agency’s proposal. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to
Former Harris County Judge Franklin Bynum Given Second Reprimand for ‘False Statements’
For the second time this year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) has issued a public reprimand for former Judge Franklin Bynum of Harris County, this time for making false statements about an administrative court judge and Supreme Court of Texas Justice Nathan Hecht. In August, the SCJC issued a public reprimand for Bynum,
Cruz vs. Allred: What to Watch in Tonight’s U.S. Senate Debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) will meet in their only head-to-head debate matchup on Tuesday night, which comes as millions flow into the state and polls show a competitive bout between the two heavyweights for Cruz’s U.S. Senate seat. Here are three things to watch as the pair squares off. ×
Autonomous Vehicles Expand in Texas, Lawmakers Weigh Future Oversight
The Lone Star State has quickly become a hub for technological innovation related to autonomous vehicles (AV) and robotics. Many companies over the years have come to see Texas as a place to launch pilot programs and test their abilities to enact real-world change. With its diverse landscapes, favorable regulatory environment, and strong support for
5th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Case Over Texas Law Banning Drag Shows with Minors in Audience
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this week regarding a Texas law that would ban drag shows with children in the audience. The lawsuit, Woodlands Pride v. Paxton, originated after Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill (SB) 12 into law, which bans “sexually oriented performances” with minors in attendance, including drag,
Texas Man Drops Lawsuit Against Three Women Alleged to Provide His Ex-Wife with Abortion-Inducing Drugs
A Texas man sued a group of women in April whom he alleged aided his ex-wife in obtaining a self-managed abortion, but now he has moved to dismiss the case. Marcus Silva alleged that three women were involved in the procurement of the abortion pills for his ex-wife Brittni Silva, who was not a party
Republican Judicial PAC Raises $8.3 Million for Texas Appeals Courts, Down-Ballot Judges
With public safety and crime consistently polling as one of the top concerns for voters over the past few years, big donors in Texas are putting their campaign dollars into a battle for control of state courts that usually draw scant attention in a presidential election year. According to the latest campaign finance reports for
