State Sen. John Whitmire to Run for Houston Mayor in 2023

4 years ago

State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, announced last Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Houston in 2023.  “I’m…

Texas Claims Citizens Can’t Challenge Them Over District Maps

4 years ago

In what is sure to be a long court fight over the newly drawn congressional and legislative district maps, the…

Texas Uses Shipping Containers To Create “Steel Wall” Next To International Bridge At Eagle Pass

4 years ago

Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted a video Wednesday of the state’s latest attempt to secure the Texas-Mexico border: about 20 shipping…

Texans In U.S. House Vote Along Party Lines To Pass $1.75 Trillion Social Spending Package

4 years ago

After a night of delays, Texas’ congressional delegation voted along party lines as the U.S. House passed the Biden administration's…

‘A Real Man Would Be Defending His Wife’: Cheney Throws Ted Cruz Off His High Horse

4 years ago

In television appearances earlier this week Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo) took shots at each other,…

After Dedicating Half His Life To Public Service, Joe Deshotel Announces His Retirement

4 years ago

State Rep. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Texas legislature, announced on Tuesday evening that he…

‘Go, Beto, Go!’: Beto O’Rourke Launches His 2022 Texas Governor Campaign

4 years ago

On Monday, Beto O’Rourke announced his campaign for Texas Governor. Not unlike his 2018 campaign, he plans to go door…

Who’s Suing Texas Over Redistricting

4 years ago

As sure as humidity and bluebonnets, the lawsuits against the Republican-led redistricting have begun.  Following the release of the 2020…

Longtime Houston Democrat Garnet Coleman to retire from Texas Legislature

4 years ago

State Rep. Garnet Coleman, a Houston Democrat who has served 30 years in the Texas House, said Thursday he will…

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