Technical difficulties didn’t stop the Texas GOP from selecting a new chair, voting out incumbent James Dickey and voting in conservative firebrand Allen West on Sunday night. The former Florida congressman has a history of shocking and controversial behavior that...
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Gina Ortiz Jones’ fundraising massively exceeds GOP opponents
On Wednesday, Gina Ortiz Jones’ campaign announced that they had raised over $800,000 in the second quarter of the year. The former Air Force intelligence officer and Iraq War veteran has over $3 million cash on hand in her bid to flip Texas’ 23rd Congressional...
Will Matthew McConaughey run for governor?
Rumors are buzzing that Matthew McConaughey will run for governor of Texas. Could there be any truth to this? The evidence appears flimsy at best. The actor and Texas native has never expressed any interest in running and the rumors are coming from blogs and talk...
Texas Democratic Convention discusses Vote-by-Mail
On Thursday, the Texas Democratic Party hosted a panel discussion on vote-by-mail as part of their virtual convention. This is a timely issue as Democrats work to ensure that everyone can vote during the pandemic. Luke Warford, the TDP’s Director of Voter...
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence
The GOP-controlled Senate has confirmed Rep. John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence. Ratcliffe, a Republican, represents Texas’ 4th District that covers Northeast Texas. The confirmation passed 49-44 along party lines. This is the first time more than a...
Texans are in dire need of rent relief
With the economy in dire straits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a serious concern facing numerous Texans is how to pay the rent. The state has instituted a moratorium on evictions that lasts until May 18. However, the moratorium only halts eviction...
Poll shows Biden with slight edge over Trump in Texas
A new poll released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling shows former Vice President Joe Biden with a one point lead over President Donald Trump in Texas. The poll shows Biden’s support among Texas voters at 47 percent against Trump’s 46 percent, with a margin of...
Texas caught unprepared by unemployment crisis
On Monday, the Texas Democratic Party issued a press release slamming Gov. Greg Abbott for mishandling the spike in unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Abbott continues to mismanage the crisis, this time for our working Texans and ensuring that we...
Texas economy reels from COVID-19, oil price war
On Tuesday, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar said that Texas is already in a recession. “I know that we are unfortunately in a recession,” said Hegar. “I just don’t know how deep it’s going to be.” This is a stunning admission for a state that has become known for its...
Private ownership of tigers remains a serious issue in Texas
Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, announced on Monday that he is co-sponsoring the Big Cat Public Safety Act. The legislation would tighten restrictions regarding the private ownership, exhibition, and breeding of big cats like lions, tigers, and jaguars. ...