As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Texas Moves Closer to Business as Usual
The next phase of Gov. Greg Abbott’s reopening of the Texas economy takes effect Friday, when restaurants will be allowed to increase occupancy to...
Dallas Leaders Not Part of Trump Police Relations Discussion
President Donald Trump is in Texas today for a fundraiser and a meeting on race relations and policing. Dallas’ police chief, Dallas County’s sheriff...
Is the GOP Outrage Over Racist Posts Genuine?
In the midst of mass protests over the death of Houstonian George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, some Texas Republicans have chosen the...
Gov. Abbott Meets With Floyd Family, Pledges to Involve Them in Crafting Reforms
In talking to media outside the Houston church where George Floyd’s funeral will be held Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott pledged to work with Floyd’s...
One of 12 GOP Leaders Responsible for Racist Social Media Posts Steps Aside
The chair-elect of the Harris County Republican Party has announced he will not be assuming office.
Keith Nielsen made his announcement on Facebook over the...
State Lawmakers Crafting Police Reforms for 2021 Session
George Floyd’s killing is fueling serious discussion about reforms to stop shootings and excessive force by police.
In Texas, demonstrations ensued. Tens of thousands of...
More Texas GOP Leaders Urged to Step Aside After Racist Social Media Posts
There are now no less than six Texas GOP leaders who have shared racist social media posts in the wake of the death of...
GOP, Democrats Call for Bexar County GOP Chair to Step Down After George Floyd...
Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Houston) and the head of the Texas Republican Party have joined the growing bipartisan chorus of calls...
Concerns Mount About State’s Contact Tracing Plan
Texas awarded a $295 million contract to Frisco-based company MTX to institute a massive contact tracing program for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasingly,...
Gov. Abbott Announces Phase III of State’s Reopening Plan
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the next round of openings in his plan to relax pandemic restrictions and reopen the Texas economy. The new...
