Politics & Policy
January 31, 2019
Former Texas Secretary of State Believes Inaccurate Voting List Should Be Rescinded
The opinion to call the flawed list back comes as Governor Abbott downplayed the inaccuracies as a work in progress.
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Politics & Policy
January 15, 2019
At Inauguration, Greg Abbott Declares It’s “Time for Texas to Deliver Real Education Reform”
The first step in that direction came from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who announced a bill that would give Texas teachers a $5,000 pay raise.
BBQ
January 15, 2019
Bring on the 350 Briskets: Eddie Deen is Ready for His Seventh Inauguration BBQ
The Terrell pitmaster will serve smoked meats and sides to an estimated 10,000 people. Good thing he brought his 28-foot-long cutting board.
Politics & Policy
January 8, 2019
Texas House Unanimously Elects Dennis Bonnen New Speaker
The Angleton Republican takes control of the lower chamber as the 86th Legislature convenes.
Politics & Policy
January 7, 2019
Five Things to Watch in the Upcoming Session of the Texas Legislature
The 86th Legislature convenes at noon on Tuesday. Here's a primer on some of this year’s action.
Politics & Policy
December 20, 2018
Russians Sowed Divisions in Texas Politics, Says U.S. Senate Report
Keying off of Governor Abbott’s opposition to President Obama’s Syrian resettlement policy, Russian trolls built Texas dissent.
Politics & Policy
November 26, 2018
Straight Ticket Voting Says Farewell to Texas in a Big Way
Governor Greg Abbott signed a law that gets rid of straight-ticket balloting and this was its last election.
Politics & Policy
November 9, 2018
Despite Tight Race With Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke Got Fewer Votes Than Least-Popular Statewide Republican
Governor Greg Abbott emerged as the top vote-getter on Election Day.
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2018
Greg Abbott Wins a Second Term as Governor
The Republican calls for unity in Texas in his victory speech.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2018
Election 2018: This Year’s Races to Watch
Early voting in Texas for this year’s midterms begins Monday; these are some of the races in Texas generating the most buzz.
Politics & Policy
September 29, 2018
Lupe Valdez Comes on Strong in Debate Against Greg Abbott. But is it Enough?
In their only debate, Valdez was often the aggressor, but could not force any Abbott errors.
Politics & Policy
September 28, 2018
What to Watch for in Tonight’s Gubernatorial Debate Between Greg Abbott and Lupe Valdez
Trailing badly, this may be Valdez’s best shot at changing the dynamics in her challenge to Republican Governor Abbott.
Politics & Policy
August 8, 2018
A Brief History of Texas Officials Falling for Fake Memes
Tuesday morning, Greg Abbott retweeted a fake Churchill quote. It’s not the first time one of our elected officials has been duped.
Politics & Policy
August 1, 2018
O’Rourke Trails Cruz by Two Points in Latest Poll
All other statewide offices on the ballot remain comfortably in the hands of Republicans.
Politics & Policy
June 22, 2018
Just How Doomed Is Lupe Valdez?
She made history by becoming the first Latina nominated by a major political party to run for governor of Texas. Will that historic moment become nothing more than a footnote?
Border & Immigration
June 21, 2018
Abbott Caught in His Own Duplicity on Family Separations
The governor declared that only Congress can fix family separations shortly before the president ended the policy.
Politics & Policy
June 21, 2018
Abbott Sets Special Election Date for Carlos Uresti Seat
The governor has set July 31 as the date in which voters will choose who will fill the vacancy of a lawmaker convicted of multiple federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
Border & Immigration
June 19, 2018
Texas Lawmakers Speak Out Against Family Separation Policies
House speaker Joe Straus asks President Trump to stop the policy, while State Representative César Blanco asks Abbott to cease National Guard deployment.
Politics & Policy
June 18, 2018
Carlos Uresti Resigns from Texas Senate
The San Antonio lawmaker’s resignation comes four months after his conviction on multiple counts of fraud and money laundering.
Politics & Policy
June 3, 2018
Back to the Future
Abbott’s school safety plan could land us back in darker times.
Politics & Policy
June 1, 2018
Abbott Plan on School Security Too Little, Too Late
The governor’s proposals would not prevent more than 70,000 high school students from legally buying rifles and shotguns.
Politics & Policy
May 30, 2018
O’Rourke, Valdez Election Support Is Slipping
What may be more troubling for Democrats is that half of the state’s voters still don’t know much about the two standard-bearers.
Politics & Policy
May 22, 2018
Democrats Choose Lupe Valdez as Their Nominee for Governor of Texas
The former Dallas County sheriff will take on the formidable and formidably funded Greg Abbott in November.
Border & Immigration
May 22, 2018
Podcast: Valdez and White and Tuesday’s Runoff
Ethnic politics has been an undeniable factor in the Democratic race to replace Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
Politics & Policy
May 21, 2018
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Runoff Elections
The governor’s race gets the attention, but the undercard may be more important this year.
Politics & Policy
May 18, 2018
Will Gun Control Be On Abbott’s School Shooting Roundtable?
State officials put emphasis on mental health and school ”hardening” to prevent future violence.
News & Politics
May 18, 2018
Everything We Know About the Shooting at Santa Fe High School
The 22nd school shooting of 2018 happened on Friday morning near Galveston.
Politics & Policy
May 10, 2018
Friday’s Debate With Andrew White Could Be Lupe Valdez’s Last Stand
The toughest opponent Lupe Valdez has for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination is herself.
Politics & Policy
April 18, 2018
Little-Known Beto O’Rourke Is Nipping at Ted Cruz’s Heels
More than half of those in a new survey lack an opinion of Beto O’Rourke, but he’s still tied with Cruz.
Politics & Policy
April 17, 2018
Speaking Truth to the Powerful
A small-town sheriff took on his president and his governor and learned that facts can get in the way of a good political narrative.
Border & Immigration
April 5, 2018
Trump’s Deployment of Troops to the Border: What You Need to Know
National Guard troops are once again heading to the U.S.-Mexico border. So what?
Border & Immigration
April 4, 2018
Trump to Deploy National Guard Troops Along the Border
Presidents Obama and Bush, as well as former Texas governor Rick Perry, made the same decision several times before.
Politics & Policy
March 21, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton Spread False Information on Austin Bombings
Paxton incorrectly whipped up fear on Sean Hannity’s national television show.
Border & Immigration
March 13, 2018
Appeals Court Upholds State ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law
A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas cities are unlikely to win constitutional challenge to the law.
Politics & Policy
March 12, 2018
Democrats Argue Victory and Values in Facebook Fight Over White, Valdez
Bitter argument leads former Texas first lady Linda Gale White to defend her son’s record.
Politics & Policy
March 7, 2018
Democratic Blue Wave Surged But Did Not Look Like a Tsunami
Texas Democrats had their best off-year primary turnout since 2002 and still had fewer voters than the Republicans.
Politics & Policy
February 23, 2018
Can One of Texas’s Last Purple Republicans Survive?
This test of will and political strength has become symbolic of the larger struggle in the Texas Republican Party this year.
Politics & Policy
February 16, 2018
Texas Republicans Escalate Their War—on Each Other
The closer we get to the March 6 primary election, the more we should expect to see the conflict between centrist Republicans and far-right conservatives grow more intense.
Business
February 9, 2018
The Empire Strikes Back, Texas Republican Style
Abbott and Patrick are bringing the power of incumbency to bear against a Rebellion of educators, business leaders and moderate Republicans.
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2018
What Does Greg Abbott Want With Four More Years?
The governor enters his reelection campaign with plenty of questions about long-term vision and legacy.
Politics & Policy
January 19, 2018
Governor Greg Abbott Is Willing To Burn Anyone Who Gets In His Way
Abbott opened his 2018 campaign by attacking school districts, local governments, and a Republican incumbent.
Burka Blog
October 24, 2017
Andrew White, Son of Late Governor Mark White, to Explore Democratic Run for Governor
Andrew White aims to capture the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans.
Politics & Policy
October 16, 2017
Businesses Need to Re-Engage in the Republican Primary
Guest Column: Don’t keep Texas on the same dangerously anti-business, discriminatory path.
Burka Blog
October 4, 2017
The Bathroom Bill Might Have Cost Texas 50,000 Jobs
The anti-transgender bathroom bill debate is a strike against any Texas city getting the Amazon HQ2.
Humor
September 28, 2017
How the Texas Democratic Party Has Taken Texas
A cartoon about the current state of the gubernatorial race.
Politics & Policy
September 25, 2017
Here’s a List of Everyone Running for Texas Governor So Far
Would you cast your vote for Mr. Leather International, or a guy who legally changed his name to SECEDE?
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott is Almost Unbeatable in the 2018 Race
A Democratic survey of voters shows the governor's power, but it doesn’t mean Texans agree with Republicans on all the issues. Here's how the Democratic party can use that information.
Politics & Policy
September 7, 2017
John Sharp, the State’s Fixer in Chief, Comes to the Rescue After Harvey
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp to lead rebuilding effort.
The Daily Post
July 17, 2017
Abbott Announces 2018 Re-Election Campaign: Your Roundup
Trump’s border wall would kill a Texas wildlife refuge, Texas’s redistricting trial comes to a close, and University of Texas rookie with the Houston Texans gets arrested in Austin.
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2017
War and Pee
Dan Patrick’s Scorched-Earth Potty Politics.