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Texas’ Biggest Political Surprises in 2019
Everything is bigger in Texas, including its politics.
While the Lege was relatively quiet during session, our elected officials still managed to find ways to...
National Representation and a Chosen Location? In Texas, Yes.
Every time state House Speaker Rep. Pete Laney’s gavel meets the dais in the Texas legislature, he makes a statement: “members, vote your district.”
This...
Timeline: The Tape That Took Down Dennis Bonnen
June 12, 2019 - The Meeting
A meeting between the following two Republican representatives and a conservative Republican activist took place June 12, 2019 at...
Report Illustrates Complex System of State’s Early Childhood Revenue Sources
Though early education funding was a top priority for the Texas Legislature in 2019— especially after the loss of supplemental and grant funding for pre-K programs in
Texas Is Among States With Widest Pay Gap for Latina Workers
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the pay gap between Hispanic men and women. Texas has one of the widest pay gaps in the...
Texas PACs Lining Up to Spend Heavily in 2020
As an emerging battleground state, Texas is drawing attention and investment. Public officials, party operatives, and the political donor class are all treating the...
Uninsured Rate for Texas Children Continues to Climb
Since 2016, the total number of uninsured children in Texas has been on the rise.
According to a report from the Georgetown University Health Policy...
Cancer Cluster Identified in Houston Community
Home to one of the world’s elite cancer facilities, Houston is a city where many come to find causes and cures for the disease....
In Runoff for Houston Mayor, Incumbent Sylvester Turner Beats Tony Buzbee
In the runoff election for Houston’s mayor decided on Saturday, December 14, incumbent Sylvester Turner secured his bid for reelection by a wide margin.
The 2020 Texas Primary Filings Are In: Here’s What to Expect in the Railroad...
With the filing deadline for the March 3, 2020 primary over, Texans now know who is running for the sole open seat on the Railroad Commission.
