RA Staff
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Will Texas Latinos come out for the midterms?
If Democrats want a blue wave in Texas, they'll need to energize Latinos to vote.
Rocker Don Henley gives Texas political candidates a boost
Don Henley - yes, the guitar shredding crooner who founded the Eagles - has donated money to Texas Democrats running in this fall’s election, according to filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Texas pastors say Austin politicians are failing students and public schools
As one pastor said, “We need our legislature to start speaking positively about our students and our teachers and our public education. We need them to be advocates and not opponents.”
Here's how much money was raised in races for these state offices
Here's how much money was raised during the last period for three statewide races in Texas.
Kimberly Olson out raises Sid Miller in agriculture commissioner race
Kimberly Olson has raised nearly five times as much as incumbent Sid Miller in the race for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Justin Nelson out raises Ken Paxton in race for attorney general
Democratic challenger Justin Nelson has raised twice as much as Republican incumbent Kenneth Paxton in the race for Texas attorney general from July to October, according to recent campaign finance filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Gov. Greg Abbott raises nearly 50 times as much as Lupe Valdez
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has raised nearly 50 times more than his opponent Democrat Lupe Valdez in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest campaign filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Inadequate state funding and fiscal mismanagement forcing layoffs at Crosby ISD
As Texans struggle to pay their property taxes and politicians pledge to fix the “Robin Hood” system to pay for Texas schools, Crosby ISD,...
Voter registration in Texas soars ahead of October registration deadline
Nearly 15.7 million Texans are already registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State's office.
Without Ursula Parks, expect a bumpy legislative session
The upcoming retirement of Ursula Parks could lead to more chaos when the legislature meets in January.
