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GOP Candidate Troy Nehls Wins TX-22 In A Closely-Watched Race

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter / Katie Watkins

Posted on November 4, 2020 · Analysts had rated the race as a toss-up, and Democrats had hoped to flip the district.

Tags Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Sri Preston Kulkarni Texas 22nd Congressional District

Criminal Justice

Civil Rights Groups Accuse Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Of Racial Profiling

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on October 19, 2020 · Sheriff Troy Nehls is locked in a close congressional race against former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni.

Tags civil rights Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls fort bend county sheriff's office racial profiling Sri Preston Kulkarni

Election 2020

With Sri Kulkarni, Democrats Now Hope They Can Flip The 22nd Congressional District

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on March 4, 2020 · The district has been undergoing substantial demographic changes, and Democrats think they can make inroads.

Tags election 2020 Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Sri Preston Kulkarni Super Tuesday Texas Congressional District 22

inDepth

Once Solidly Republican, Texas’ 22nd Congressional District Is Now A Toss-Up

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 15, 2020 · Fifteen Republicans and five Democrats are fighting for their party’s nominations to succeed Rep. Pete Olson.

Tags Fort Bend County Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Sri Preston Kulkarni Texas Congressional District 22 Texas Primary Elections

Politics

Fort Bend County Sheriff Mum On Political Future

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on July 11, 2019 · Republican Sheriff Troy Nehls, who recently announced he would not run for a third term, has been mentioned as a potential congressional candidate.

Tags 2020 election Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Texas Constitution

Politics

Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Won’t Run For Congress in 2018

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 8, 2017 · Nehls cited financial and family reasons for his decision not to challenge Congressman Pete Olson next year, but he said he may run in 2020 after his current term as sheriff ends

Tags 2018 elections Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls texas primary

News

Fort Bend Owner Of Anti-Trump Bumper Sticker Is Now Selling Them

HPM Digital Team / Associated Press

Posted on November 21, 2017 · Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls posted a photo of the truck on Facebook on Wednesday Nov. 15 in an effort to identify the driver after receiving complaints

Tags Expletive Sign Fort Bend County Sheriff Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Karen Fonseca President Donald Trump Troy Nehls Truck-Trump

In 59 Seconds

Are all bumper stickers equal under the law? In 59 Seconds

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 17, 2017 · The answer is no. But the limitations to freedom of expression are few.

Tags Brandon Rottinghaus bumper sticker First Amendment fort bend Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls freedom of expression Jay Aiyer Karen Fonseca

News

UPDATE: Fort Bend Driver With Anti-Trump Message Released From Jail, After Being Arrested On Outstanding Warrant

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 16, 2017 · Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls on Wednesday posted a photo of the truck message on Facebook alongside a request to speak with the driver.

Tags fort bend Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Karen Fonseca truck decal Trump

Houston Matters

Does A Message On A Truck Actually Represent Disorderly Conduct?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 16, 2017 · An expert discusses the legal precedent for prosecuting someone for displaying an explicit message on their vehicle.

Tags constitutional law First Amendment Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls law Rocky Rhodes South Texas College of Law Houston

News

Fort Bend County Sheriff Concerned About Truck With Anti-Trump Message

Juan A. Lozano, AP

Posted on November 15, 2017 · Legal experts say the driver has a constitutionally protected right to express the message on the truck

Tags Donald Trump Expletive Sign Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Troy Nehls

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Republicans solidify control over Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in Fort Bend County with redrawn map

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on November 8, 2021 · Asian-Americans make up a substantial portion of the county’s population, but the new congressional map cracked the community to reduce its voting power.

Tags Asian American Congressman Troy Nehls Fort Bend County Texas 22nd Congressional District Texas redistricting

Election 2020

5 Election Takeways From The Houston Area

Elizabeth Trovall / Katie Watkins / Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on November 4, 2020 · Democrats across Texas didn't make the gains they hoped they would, and that was the case in the Houston area as well.

Tags election Fort Bend County harris county kp george Pete Olson Sarah Davis Sri Preston Kulkarni trever nehls Troy Nehls voting

Election 2020

Where Presidential, Senate and Congressional Candidates Stand On Immigration Issues Affecting Houston

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on October 30, 2020 · Immigration continues to be a controversial topic ahead of the 2020 election. In a metro area home to 1.6 million immigrants, here's what local and national candidates have to say.

Tags Donald Trump election 2020 immigration Joe Biden john cornyn Lizzie Fletcher mj hegar politics Sri Preston Kulkarni Troy Nehls TXDecides wesley hunt

Criminal Justice

Civil Rights Groups Accuse Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Of Racial Profiling

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on October 19, 2020 · Sheriff Troy Nehls is locked in a close congressional race against former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni.

Tags civil rights Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls fort bend county sheriff's office racial profiling Sri Preston Kulkarni

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