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U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and his wife defied property tax law for eight years by claiming two homestead exemptions

In Texas, married couples generally can claim only one such exemption, meant to provide some tax relief on properties considered “principal residences.” Homestead exemptions cannot typically be claimed on commercial properties, second homes or income properties.

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Texas Dems uniformly vote for Biden’s cornerstone climate and health care legislation

The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives.

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Texas Democrats in Congress balance climate concerns and fossil fuel constituencies as they consider landmark bill

The handful of Texas Democrats who have a penchant for defending the state’s oil and gas industry includes members of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and representatives from some of the top oil producing, refining and transporting regions of the state.

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Bucking other Texas Democrats, Cuellar and Gonzalez vote against U.S. House bill that would ban semi-automatic weapons

The chamber’s attempt to ban semi-automatic weapons after a series of mass shootings appears destined to fail in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune

To stay in Congress, Mayra Flores bets Democratic South Texas is ready for an outspoken conservative

A Mexican immigrant who worked in cotton fields to pay for school supplies, Flores is a source of hope for Republicans looking to gain ground in the Rio Grande Valley. But her staying power will be put to the test this November.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar arrested outside Supreme Court during protest over Roe reversal

Escobar was part of a demonstration with several other Democratic congresswomen, including high-profile Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.; Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass; all of whom were also arrested.

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Blogger with ties to Vicente Gonzalez lobs racist attack at his congressional opponent Mayra Flores

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s campaign has a history with the politics blogger, using more than $1,000 in campaign funds to pay him for advertising services.

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New FEC filings show no sign of donors abandoning Democrats

WASHINGTON — The president’s party usually loses seats in midterms, and those losses can be significant when the president is unpopular and the economy is in turmoil.

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New FEC filings show no sign of donors abandoning Democrats - Roll Call

The president’s party usually loses seats in midterms, but there is no sign that campaign donors are turning away from Democratic candidates.

Roll Call

GOP sees Rep. Mayra Flores as first of 3 Texas Republican Latinas in Congress

WASHINGTON — Having broken Democrats’ centurylong grip in the Rio Grande Valley, Mayra Flores received a hero’s welcome Tuesday evening as she became Texas’ newest member of Congress.

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Four Texas Democrats in Congress warn Biden against restricting U.S. oil exports

It is the latest example of how Texas Democrats are on edge over the administration’s approach to high gas prices.

The Texas Tribune

Primary takeaways: How to deal with Trump; and the Texas blues - Roll Call

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace won, while GOP colleague Tom Rice lost and their party flipped a Texas seat in Tuesday's elections.

Roll Call

GOP Win Says More About Filemon Vela than a South Texas ‘Red Wave’

When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.

Texas Observer

Mayra Flores wins special election to turn Texas House seat Republican

South Texas congressional district goes Republican for first time as party continues to make inroads among Latino voters

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Republican flips Texas House seat Vela won by 13 points in 2020

The daughter of migrant workers, Republican Mayra Flores won the seat formerly held by Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela in Texas' 34th District.

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Republicans seek midterm momentum in Texas special election - Roll Call

A win by Republican Mayra Flores could boost her party even if the open seat in Texas' 34th District flips back to Democrats in November.

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Truckers protest Abbott's border rules

Truckers are blocking the Mexico-Texas border after Abbott deployed state troopers to inspect vehicles

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Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

WASHINGTON — Republicans seeking to win back the House see an opportunity for a symbolic victory in South Texas, where a June 14 special election to replace former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela has given the GOP its best chance to flip a House seat since the 2020 elections.

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Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

Texas' Republican governor calling a special election in a district a Democrat won by 14 points in 2020 indicates the GOP sees an opportunity.

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Gov. Abbott sets June 14 election to replace Democrat Vela in Congress; Texas may see rare fight of incumbents

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott set a June 14 special election Monday to fill a South Texas congressional seat left vacant by last week’s sudden retirement of Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 16 (March 31, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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Six candidates are running for the Democratic nomination in TX-15

Six candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary election for Texas’ 15th Congressional District on March 1, 2022. Media attention has focused on Eliza Alvarado, Ruben Ramirez, John Villarreal Rigney, and Michelle Vallejo. These candidates have also led in fundraising. Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez (D) is running to replace retiring…

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The RGV Is at a Political Crossroads

A resurgent GOP makes 2022 a year of possibilities in a Democratic border stronghold.

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