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3 weeks ago
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I Sleep Very Well': John Cornyn Brushes Off Possible Primary Threat From Foe Ken Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is not too worried about a potential primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), emphasizing that contested primaries make candidates better for the general election. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

Why is someone suing to get Travis County DA Jose Garza out of office - and what comes next? - Austin Monitor

HB 17 enables removal of top prosecutors like José Garza based on policy disagreements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker's Seat Heads to a Runoff

Dade Phelan and a local Republican activist backed by Trump will compete in a Texas House runoff in May.
The Republican primary in Texas was intense, with incumbents facing well-funded opposition over issues like school vouchers. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeats Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to become the 63rd mayor of Houston.
Whitmire's victory is attributed to his strong support among older white voters, conservatives, and Latinos. [ more ]
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