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Texas Republican says GOP will cost itself the House majority in November
A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s right wing said Thursday that the GOP is on track to lose the House in November. “What’s frustrating me is I firmly believe that House Republicans are going to lose the majority — and we’re going to lose it
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee joins race for Texas House speaker. Here's who is running.
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the seventh person to enter the race for Texas House speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
This Fort Worth-area state lawmaker is running for speaker of the Texas House
State Rep. David Cook, who represents part of North Texas, is running for Speaker of the House. He joins two fellow Republicans that have announced bids for the seat amid criticism of current House Speaker Dade Phelan’s leadership in the lower chamber from some Republicans.
A fourth Republican challenges Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker
Republicans will meet privately after the November election to choose their speaker candidate for the next legislative session.
Amarillo Rep. John Smithee joins race for Texas House speaker
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee became the fifth person to enter the race for Texas House Speaker when he announced his candidacy Friday.
Democratic Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins crowded Texas House speaker race
Rodríguez Ramos faces an uphill battle, as Democrats are the minority party with 64 seats in the 150-member Texas House.
North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post
Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker Dade Phelan, who also faces opposition from 5 fellow Republicans.
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Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day
In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It ...
Democrats build momentum in Texas Senate race
Democrats are seeing new signs they could make inroads in the traditionally deep-red state of Texas this fall. The party has ...
Texas Republican attorney general sues over voter registration efforts in Democrat strongholds
Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued two of the state’s largest counties to block efforts to register voters ...
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Texas GOP investing in South Texas races as some Republicans worry about party's performance in November
Several local party officials have signed an open letter warning that “grave and deteriorating” fundraising and voter ...
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Texas Republican says GOP will cost itself the House majority in November
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s right wing said Thursday that the GOP is on track to lose the House in November. “What’s frustrating ...
Before you vote: What to know about Texas gun laws, regulations and the 2024 election
Texas’ junior U.S. senator, Republican Ted Cruz, opposes most gun restrictions and faces opposition in the November election ...
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Odessa’s mayor ran to help the West Texas city “repent.” Now he wants a second term.
Under Javier Joven’s leadership, his critics say, the Odessa City Council has lost focus on municipal issues like roads and ...