Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia. The Texas Tribune · Aug 31
House clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency Senate Bill 3070 would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on how players can buy tickets. The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2025
Slowly and Painfully, House Passes $337 Billion Budget The chamber deliberated until 3 a.m. Texas Observer · Apr 11, 2025
Texas Files Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults Texas Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville) filed a bill on Wednesday that seeks to ban medical providers from providing gender-affirming care to transgender adults. Latin Times · Mar 1, 2025
Majority of incoming Texas House Republicans calls for end to Democratic committee chairs, narrowing path for Phelan House Speaker Dade Phelan has stuck to the tradition of appointing chairs from the opposing party, drawing fierce pushback from the GOP’s right wing. The Texas Tribune · May 31, 2024
Comparing Biden and Trump’s recent endorsements in top and down-ballot races Welcome to the Tuesday, March 12, Brew. Ballotpedia · Mar 12, 2024
Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
In a sharp reversal, North Texas voters pick Brent Money over Jill Dutton in House GOP primary Dutton just won a special election against Money to fill expelled Rep. Bryan Slaton’s unexpired term through the end of the year. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
Abbott vowed to campaign against anti-voucher GOP House members. Why did these six candidates get spared? With the March 5 election just a few days away, six anti-voucher House GOP incumbents managed to sidestep Abbott’s revenge warpath. The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024
Southlake mayor and Dinesh D’Souza’s son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primary The two social conservatives are leading with money and endorsements in the crowded GOP primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of Lewisville. The Texas Tribune · Feb 14, 2024
Texas GOP increasingly considers push to close its primaries Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has talked openly about targeting states like Texas that have open primaries to get a boost over Trump. The Texas Tribune · Jan 29, 2024
In debate, GOP candidates for Texas House special election mirror statewide intraparty tensions The two feuding Republicans were the top two finishers in a November special election to succeed expelled state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, in House District 2. The Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2024
Abbott mum on another special session as he charges into voucher opponents’ primary battles Abbott is promising to continue the fight for “school choice” but staying mum on whether that means he will call another special session as he has previously threatened. The Texas Tribune · Dec 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott sets January date for Texas House special election runoff The runoff features two Republicans from dueling factions of the party, Jill Dutton and Brent Money, vying to finish the term of former state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City. The Texas Tribune · Nov 21, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2023 Jill Dutton, Brent Money advance to runoff for Texas House special election Five Republicans and one Democrat were on the ballot for the ruby-red seat, but most of the drama has focused on two GOP candidates, Dutton and Money.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023 Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan Slaton The far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas House, the first major test of its influence since its then-leader was spotted meeting with a prominent white supremacist.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 7, 2023 Six file to run in special election to replace Rep. Bryan Slaton The House unanimously voted in May to expel Slaton after a committee investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old intern after getting her drunk.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2023 Ousted Rep. Bryan Slaton’s tarnished legacy looms over special election to replace him Candidates are promising to restore integrity to the district, including one Republican who has welcomed endorsements from some of Slaton’s leading supporters.