Politics
What passed — and what didn’t — during Texas’ 3rd special legislative session
Posted on · Lawmakers adjourned sine die in the early hours of Tuesday morning, securing changes to the state’s political maps and other conservative goals.
Politics
With redistricting underway, here’s how partisan gerrymandering impacts Texans
Posted on · The Texas Legislature is in the midst of redrawing voting districts, a process that happens after the census every 10 years.
Politics
With Redistricting, Texas GOP Works To Cement Its Power Despite Changing Demographics
Posted on · You may remember filling out a census questionnaire some time last year. Now, the data is being funneled into a process known as redistricting.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial Voting Bill Into Law
Posted on · Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.
Politics
Texas House Passes Controversial Election Bill
Posted on · The bill passed 79-37 on second reading late Thursday night then passed 80-41 on a third reading Friday afternoon. The measure includes bans on 24-hour voting and drive-through voting.
Health & Science
Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas
Posted on · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”
Politics
Federal Watchdog Probing Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts To Change Pandemic Loan Program
Posted on · Requirements of the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge. The changes benefitted major Cruz donors.
Texas
Report: Paxton Election Lawsuit Originally Drafted By Lawyers Linked To Trump Campaign
Posted on · The New York Times reports lawyers allied with Trump drafted the lawsuit but needed a state attorney general to officially bring it because only a state attorney general can sue another state and have the case go straight to the United States Supreme Court.
Texas
A Look At Texas’ Outsized Role In The U.S. Capitol Attack
Posted on · Prominent Texans were involved in events leading up to Wednesday’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Election 2020
Hey Voter, The Texas Supreme Court Has Seats To Fill Too
Posted on · Four positions on the state's highest civil court are on the ballot this fall.
Election 2020
Gun Control Group To Spend $2 Million In Texas House Races
Posted on · Three of the seats targeted are in the Houston area, including Houston state representative Sarah Davis. Davis is the one candidate being targeted who was not endorsed by the NRA.
Election 2020
Royce West Has Won Police Reforms In The Past. Is It Enough To Win A U.S. Senate Seat?
Posted on · State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) is vying for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. And with views on police violence changing, his record on the issue could help him win supporters in the Democratic primary runoff on July 14.
Texas
In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes
Posted on · Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston's weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities.
News
In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live
Posted on · An NPR investigation shows that black and Latino neighborhoods in four large Texas cities have fewer coronavirus testing sites, leaving communities blind to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.