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After Democratic wins, Texas could more closely review deaths related to the abortion ban

The state’s maternal mortality committee could provide one of the few windows into the impact of the state’s abortion ban.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10

Talarico pledges $25 million for Black voter outreach at sometimes tense Houston town hall

The Democratic Senate nominee faced pointed questions from some Black voters and was confronted by a political content creator who said “you cannot win without us.”

The Texas Tribune · Jul 20

Slowly and Painfully, House Passes $337 Billion Budget

The chamber deliberated until 3 a.m.

Texas Observer · Apr 11, 2025

A Texas Democrat voted against rights for trans kids. This queer Black mom challenged her – and won

For labor organizer Lauren Ashley Simmons, every battle is ‘David and Goliath.’ The state’s new class of LGBT+ lawmakers is telling the world that Texas is worth fighting for, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Houston Underdogs Beat Established Democrats in House, Senate Runoffs

Two community organizers see their wins as a progressive blueprint for taking on the establishment and mobilizing the Democratic base.

Texas Observer · May 29, 2024

Lauren Ashley Simmons declares victory over Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, who broke with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes

The Simmons-Thierry contest emerged as a test of whether Democratic lawmakers who do not fully support LGBTQ+ causes can remain in good standing with their own party’s voters.

The Texas Tribune · May 29, 2024

Heat intensifies around Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry ahead of bitter runoff

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Dallas Democrat who previously served in the Texas House with Thierry, spoke at a campaign event where she condemned her former colleague.

The Texas Tribune · May 14, 2024

Houstonians Force Anti-LGBTQ Democrat into Runoff with Progressive Challenger

Meanwhile, a long-term incumbent who backed a controversial state school takeover easily secures renomination.

Texas Observer · Mar 6, 2024

Rep. Shawn Thierry, who split with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes, forced into primary runoff

Thierry angered fellow Democrats because of a speech she gave on the House floor in support of banning gender-transitioning care for minors.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024