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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 […]
The Last Day to Register to Vote in Texas is October 7.
Less than 30 days until the 2024 vote are up for registration, and the deadline is Monday, October 7, for registration in Texas. The presidential election notwithstanding, November did see a number of important races been determined. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX ) and Congressman Colin Allred (R-TX-32 ) are locked in a tight race for […]
South Texas Republicans Eye Corpus Christi House Seat as Key Battleground
Republican Denise Villalobos and Democrat Solomon Ortiz, Jr. will square-off in a race for a South Texas House seat focused on two of Texas’ hot button topics: the border crisis and school choice. Following Democratic Rep. Abel Herrero’s (D-Robstown) decision to forgo re-election to House District (HD) 34 seat after over a decade, particular attention […]
Top Texas Races to Watch in the November General Election
It’s a presidential election year, which means most of the attention on election night will be trained on a handful of swing states. But Texas is not one of those. Trump will win the Lone Star State — the only question is by how much. But the top of the ticket is far from the […]
Republicans Vie for Control of Southeast Texas Appeals Courts Covering Ten Counties
While much of the 2024 political energy in Texas has been directed at the presidential and senatorial races, Republicans have launched a well-heeled effort to retake control of state appeals courts with jurisdiction over Houston and the southeastern Texas region. In November, voters will weigh in on five seats on the 1st and five seats […]
