The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
Democratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed. Full Story
We’ll talk about the challenges with the implementation of the Texas Public Information Act, how it’s affecting Texans and what solutions are available. Full Story
The push to get more nonstop flights to the nation’s capital pit Texans against Virginians, who were opposed to the expansion. Full Story
In a virtual event held in partnership with ProPublica, we discussed landmark federal policy shifts that precipitated last year’s deadly Juárez detention center fire, and how immigration is shaping the presidential election. Full Story
Texas State was slated to be the first Texas university to host a presidential debate, with an event scheduled Sept. 16. Full Story
McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia. Full Story
Courtney Gore, a Granbury ISD school board member, has disavowed the far-right platform she campaigned on. Her defiance has brought her backlash. Full Story
We want to hear about how heated elections affect the people learning, teaching and living in districts across Texas. Full Story
The largesse from billionaires Tim Dunn and brothers Farris and Dan Wilks has made its way into local politics. Courtney Gore, a Republican school board member in Granbury, says it’s part of their strategy to build support for vouchers. Full Story
Instead, Republicans are trying to tie Cuellar’s allegations of bribery and corruption to Democrats in other competitive races in South Texas. Full Story
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Dallas Democrat who previously served in the Texas House with Thierry, spoke at a campaign event where she condemned her former colleague. Full Story
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years. Full Story
People living in Texas who have registered to vote in the Mexican elections could elect the country’s first female president next month. Full Story
The Richmond Republican faces allegations of improperly using campaign funds for his own gain, according to an Office of Congressional Ethics report made public Friday. Full Story
The Laredo Democrat faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. Full Story
Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests. Full Story
The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected. Full Story
Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat. Full Story
The biggest recipient of campaign donations from the industry isn’t Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, it’s a Texas House member who represents part of the Permian Basin. Full Story
A ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana. Full Story
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