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Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65

Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”

Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9

'Achingly Close' to Jesus? Rainn Wilson's Podcast Defense of James Talarico Reopens a Fight Over His Faith: REPORT

Rainn Wilson calls Talarico's faith "achingly close" to Jesus on his podcast, reigniting months of debate over the Texas Senate hopeful's Christianity.

Latin Times · Aug 24

Incumbent Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff

Alief school board President Darlene Breaux defeated Vo, who spent more than two decades in the Texas House. Dallas state Rep. Venton Jones held off Amanda Richardson.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner

Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27

Indian-origin Pooja Sethi, who stood up to defend her Indian heritage, wins Democratic primary for Texas House District 47

As results from the Texas Senate primary elections began to come in, one of the big moments for the Indian-American community was Pooja Sethi's win in Texas House District 47. Sethi recently created a stir as she strongly resisted racist comments about her ethnicity and instead flaunted it as an…

The Times of India · Mar 4

Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO

Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 18

This Walmart Designer Collaboration Is the Secret to an Expensive-Looking Patio This Spring – Shop the Best of My Texas House’s New Outdoor Collection

These outdoor finds from Erin Vogelpohl's My Texas House collection can make your patio feel just as characterful as your interiors, and they start at just $15

Homes & Gardens · Feb 14

How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid

Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16

Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 1, 2025