Politics
Wendy Davis Announces Bid For Congress, Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Chip Roy
Posted on · The former state senator is running for office for the first time since her unsuccessful campaign for Texas governor.
National
Three GOP Texans In Congress Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweet, While Many Others Remain Silent
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll call for a vote condemning the president's words.
News
U.S. Senate Passes Disaster Aid Bill That Would Release Billions For Harvey Housing Aid
Posted on · Texans in Congress have been working for over a year to get the Trump administration to release more than $4 billion in funds appropriated to the state following Hurricane Harvey.
Politics
Texas Congressman Al Green Will Force Trump Impeachment Vote, Defying Nancy Pelosi
Posted on · The Houston Democrat previously forced an impeachment vote on the House floor in late 2017, when Republicans held the majority. It was soundly defeated by a 364-58 margin.
Politics
Democrats Had Historic Gains In Texas In 2018. They’re Setting Their Sights On Even More In 2020
Posted on · National Democratic groups are signaling they are serious about committing money in Texas. “It’s one of our top opportunities in the whole country,” said U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat who chairs the House Democratic campaign arm.
Politics
Sheila Jackson Lee Steps Down From Two Powerful Posts — But Not From Congress
Posted on · A former staffer in the congresswoman's office claims she was fired by Jackson Lee after reporting a rape by a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation staffer. Jackson Lee was the foundation's board chair before stepping down Wednesday.
National
Cornyn’s Push For Federal Prison Reform Helps First Step Act Clear U.S. Senate
Posted on · The bill, which calls for an overhaul in how prisoners are treated and prepared for release, has wide bipartisan backing. It is expected to pass the U.S. House and garner President Trump's signature.
News
Win Or Lose, Beto O’Rourke’s Campaign Against Ted Cruz Could Shape Texas Politics for Years
Posted on · Despite the excitement he's generated among Democrats, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke's bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is still widely viewed as a long shot. Yet the El Paso congressman's campaign could still help rebuild his party and make a difference in races lower on the ballot.
News
No Matter The Outcome Of The Midterms, Texas Delegation In Congress Poised To Lose Clout
Posted on · Thanks to retirements, term-limits and political turmoil, the Texas delegation in Congress is bracing for a significant loss in seniority next year. If Democrats take back the House, the loss in clout will be even more dramatic.
News
Some Texas Republicans Decried Trump After His Summit With Putin; Most Have Been Silent
Posted on · President Donald Trump's performance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday is drawing sharp reactions from some Texans in Congress and muted ones from others.
News
UPDATE: U.S. House Rejects Immigration Bill That Included Pathway To Citizenship For Dreamers, Border Wall Funding
Posted on · As expected, Republicans were unable to reconcile differences within their party to move a major immigration bill through the U.S. House chamber Wednesday.
News
Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation To Keep Immigrant Families Together After They Cross The Border
Posted on · Cruz's Protect Kids and Parents Act would require the federal government to keep immigrant families together "absent aggravated criminal conduct or threat of harm to the children."
News
With Help Of Two Texas Holdouts, Lawmakers On Cusp Of Bypassing Paul Ryan And Forcing Vote On ‘Dreamers’
Posted on · The two Texas border Democrats initially withheld their support from a bipartisan effort to force a vote on major immigration legislation
News
Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized in Maine
Posted on · Former President George H.W. Bush was hospitalized in Maine on Sunday for low blood pressure and fatigue, according to a tweet from his spokesman.
Texas
How Joe Barton’s Downfall Led To Two Competitive Texas Races
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Joe Barton's startling retirement amid unsavory headlines — coupled with a turbulent national political environment — makes the open-seat race to replace him uncharted territory for candidates from both parties.