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Tag: Texas Democratic Party

Texas

Months after the Uvalde shooting, gun control is no longer at the top of voters’ minds

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on October 27, 2022 · The Texas Politics Project recently asked voters about the issues most important to them. The top three were immigration, the state economy and abortion, all with double-digit support.

Tags gun control public safety Robb Elementary School Texas Democratic Party Uvalde shooting

Politics

Voting, abortion and guns: Some of the issues Texas Democrats are zooming in on ahead of November

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 18, 2022 · Democrats in Texas feel they have a real chance of winning several big elections in November, including the governor’s race. But delegates want stronger, more cohesive messaging.

Tags abortion Beto O'Rourke gun control Texas Democratic Party voting rights

Politics

Texas Democrats to kick off 2022 convention

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 14, 2022 · The convention is taking place as statewide polling shows Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat running for governor, has been closing the gap between him and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Tags Beto O'Rourke dallas Gilberto Hinojosa greg abbott Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican Party Texas Democratic Party

Politics

In Leaked Report, Texas Democrats Blame COVID-19 For Weak Performance in 2020

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 29, 2021 · An internal report finds a decision to forgo door-to-door canvassing hampered voter registration and turnout compared to Republicans.

Tags COVID election 2020 Latino voters Texas Democratic Party Texas Republican party

Politics

Federal Appeals Court Hears Texas Vote-By-Mail Case

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 31, 2020 · The Texas Democratic Party is suing the state, arguing that its rules to apply for a mail-in ballot violate the 26th Amendment.

Tags 26th amendment mail-in ballots Texas Democratic Party U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals voting by mail

inDepth

Texas Democrats Counting On Nonwhite Vote To Flip Seats In 2020

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 5, 2020 · Party leaders at this year’s state convention argue changing demographics, Trump’s unpopularity, and a major investment by the Biden campaign can help them carry Texas in November

Tags 2020 election 2020 Texas Democratic Convention African American voters Latino voters Texas Democratic Party

Politics

Texas Democratic Leaders Invoke George Floyd As State Convention Moves Online

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 2, 2020 · Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa called on members to redouble their efforts toward victory in November, despite their shock at recent events

Tags 2020 Texas Democratic Convention Black Lives Matter George Floyd Gilberto Hinojosa Texas Democratic Party

Election 2020

Is 2020 The Year Texas Becomes A Battleground State?

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 11, 2020 · Urbanization, demographics, and economics are combining to make the Lone Star State more competitive than it’s been in decades

Tags 2020 presidential election Brazoria County California Texas Democratic Party Texas Republican party

Politics

Texas Democrats Plan Massive Voter Registration Drive To Win House

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 3, 2020 · State party leaders argue control of the Texas House of Representatives is still within reach, despite last week’s special election loss in Fort Bend County.

Tags election 2020 Republican State Leadership Committee Texas Democratic Party Texas House of Representatives voter registration

Texas

State Rep. Dwayne Bohac Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 25, 2019 · Bohac's decision gives Democrats one of their best pickup opportunities next year in the Texas House.

Tags Adam Milasincic Dwayne Bohac houston texas Texas Democratic Party

Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott Says “Mistakes Were Made” In His Fundraising Letter Before The El Paso Shooting

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 29, 2019 · The governor’s comments come after reports emerged of a two-page fundraising mailer that warned of a liberal plan to "to transform Texas — and our entire country — through illegal immigration."

Tags El Paso greg abbott hispanics Texas Democratic Party Texas Safety Commission

News

Texas Democrats Say Immigration Is A Key Issue, But Are Short On A Plan

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on June 25, 2018 · Many Democrats say they are concerned that immigrants are being criminally prosecuted, while also frustrated with how badly staffed those courts are.

Tags 2018 elections 2018 Texas Democratic Convention border Democratic Party Fort Worth immigration Texas Democratic Party Texas Democrats

News

Texas Republican Convention Seeks To Clarify The Party Platform And Energize Its Base

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on June 14, 2018 · “It’s putting forward that dystopian view in their minds about what would happen if a Democrat did win.”

Tags gop Texas Democratic Party Texas Republican party

News

Castro Eyeing 2020 Presidential Run, But Isn’t Ready To Committ — Just Yet

Ryan Poppe, TPR

Posted on February 12, 2018 · Castro said his decision on whether or not to run for president will be based on a combination of factors over the next year

Tags Democratic National Convention Julian Castro Texas Democratic Party

News

A New Low: Texas Democrats Don’t Have Candidate For Governor

Associated Press

Posted on August 10, 2017 · After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: With no major candidate to run.

Tags candidate governor Texas Democratic Party wendy davis

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Guns

City of Houston partners with Harris County to host fifth gun buyback event

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 9, 2023 · The city of Houston is partnering with Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones for the buyback. The city says it helps reduce violent crime.

Tags gun buyback event gun control Houston Police Department one safe Houston

Elections

A mother’s run for mayor raises a difficult question: How does Uvalde move forward?

Karen Zamora, NPR

Posted on November 7, 2023 · Kimberly Mata-Rubio's daughter Lexi was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now, as she runs for mayor, some residents see her as a painful reminder of a tragedy they're trying to move on from.

Tags Kimberly Mata-Rubio Uvalde mayor Uvalde shooting Veronica Martinez

Politics

A new state law requires schools to have armed guards. But many are having a hard time hiring officers.

Rebecca Noel

Posted on September 1, 2023 · The state allotted a total of $15,000 per campus to fulfill the requirements of HB 3, while the going rate for armed security guards with the necessary training can hover around $85,000 in parts of the state.

Tags Fort Bend ISD HB 3 Robb Elementary School school resource officers school security officer school shooting Texas 88th Legislature

Criminal Justice

Uvalde shooter’s cousin arrested in San Antonio for threatening to shoot a school

Laurel Wamsley, NPR

Posted on August 8, 2023 · Nathan James Cruz, 17, was arrested on charges of making a terroristic threat and making a terroristic threat against his family. His mother reported his statements to police.

Tags Robb Elementary School Uvalde school shooting Uvalde shooter's cousin

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