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Last of Seven Paxton Whistleblowers Exits AG’s Office
The last remaining member of the group of employees who accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of bribery and misuse of office has resigned,...
Texas’ Variety of Voting Mechanics is Blessing and Curse
My brother lives close enough to me that he watches my cats when I go on vacation, yet we voted in completely different ways...
First Participants Selected for Statewide Eviction Diversion Program
Rent relief is on its way to residents facing eviction in 19 Texas counties included in the pilot launch of the state’s Eviction Diversion...
Will a Texas Political Miracle Surprise the Nation on Election Night?
With polls pointing to a nail-biter finish between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, record early voting turnout and Democrats hauling...
Kamala Harris’ Texas Schedule Released, Biden Team on Statewide Tour
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ Texas visit on Friday will include stops in McAllen, Fort Worth and Houston. The choices appear to be...
Paxton Spreading Right-Wing Group’s Discredited Voter Fraud Accusations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is using a newly released video from convicted criminal and ultraconservative James O’Keefe and his right-wing leaning Project Veritas...
Abbott Downplays Potential Use of National Guard Troops on Election Day
For the first time since the story broke, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday answered questions about the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to...
Court Order Requires Masks at all Texas Polling Places; Paxton Appeals
Update: Acting on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appeal, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals late Wednesday temporarily stayed enforcement of the lower court...
Polls, Late Campaign Activity Suggest Republican Dominance In Texas Could Be At Risk
Joe Biden’s campaign will be running television ads in El Paso, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth heading into Election Day. The Democratic nominee for vice president,...
Abbott Order on Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations Permanently Reinstated
Late Tuesday afternoon, the Texas Supreme Court permanently reversed a lower court ruling that would have blocked Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting mail ballot...
