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Judge Orders More Data on Potential Voter Registration Fixes in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Saying he wants a firm grasp of how long it will take Texas to comply with federal... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Saying he wants a firm grasp of how long it will take Texas to comply with federal voter registration mandates, a U.S. judge on Monday ordered opposing sides to meet with technology specialists by the end of... Read More

Judge Orders More Data on Potential Voter Registration Fixes in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Saying he wants a firm grasp of how long it will take Texas to comply with federal... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Saying he wants a firm grasp of how long it will take Texas to comply with federal voter registration mandates, a U.S. judge on Monday ordered opposing sides to meet with technology specialists by the end of... Read More

In Texas, Buying Lottery Tickets Just Got More Convenient. Maybe Too Convenient

AUSTIN, Texas — Charlie Thomas, a home health care provider who also scrubs floors in the evening, says he buys... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Charlie Thomas, a home health care provider who also scrubs floors in the evening, says he buys lottery tickets “every time I get a paycheck.” Thomas, 55, has been playing the Texas Lottery for two decades. His... Read More

Poll: Biden Holds 20-Point Lead in Texas Democratic Primary Race

AUSTIN, Texas — Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a commanding 20-point lead in the Texas Democratic primary,... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a commanding 20-point lead in the Texas Democratic primary, according to a CNN poll released Wednesday. Among likely Democratic primary voters, 35% say they support Biden, compared to 15%... Read More

Last-Minute Loophole Could Undermine Texas Law Against Surprise Medical Bills

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ bipartisan effort to shield patients from surprise medical bills could be weaker than lawmakers intended when... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ bipartisan effort to shield patients from surprise medical bills could be weaker than lawmakers intended when it takes effect Jan. 1. Earlier this year, lawmakers from both parties came together on legislation to protect people in... Read More

2019-07-17 17:54:33
by Dan McCue
Foreign Purchases of U.S. Homes Drop Sharply As Chinese Bolt From Market

WASHINGTON - International investment in residential real estate in the United States plunged 36% in the past year as Chinese... Read More

WASHINGTON - International investment in residential real estate in the United States plunged 36% in the past year as Chinese buyers fled the market, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. The sobering analysis comes via the Realtors' annual survey... Read More

2019-04-10 00:05:48
by Dan McCue
Is Texas an Option for Democrats?

Fresh off helping to flip two U.S. House seats in Texas in the 2018 midterms, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee... Read More

Fresh off helping to flip two U.S. House seats in Texas in the 2018 midterms, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that it is stepping up its focus in the Lone Star State in 2020 by opening a regional... Read More

2019-04-02 21:08:15
by Dan McCue
NewDeal Marks 8 Years of Championing Innovative Good Governance

Eight years ago, the NewDEAL coalesced around a philosophy that forward-looking politics and economic development were not the opposing forces... Read More

Eight years ago, the NewDEAL coalesced around a philosophy that forward-looking politics and economic development were not the opposing forces many on the political fringes had long argued they were. For those who may not be familiar with the group,... Read More

2019-01-02 02:47:15
by TX-06: Ron Wright (R)
TX-06: Ron Wright (R)

Ron Wright is a sixth generation resident of Tarrant County.  After graduating from Azle High School in 1971, he moved to ... Read More

Ron Wright is a sixth generation resident of Tarrant County.  After graduating from Azle High School in 1971, he moved to Arlington to attend UTA.  He has been active in political affairs and community service work for... Read More

2019-01-02 02:39:08
by TX-21: Chip Roy (R)
TX-21: Chip Roy (R)

Chip Roy is a genuine conservative, a committed husband and father and a true patriot with extensive experience in both ... Read More

Chip Roy is a genuine conservative, a committed husband and father and a true patriot with extensive experience in both the private sector and public service. Most recently, Chip served as the Vice President of Strategy... Read More

2019-01-02 02:13:10
by TX-05: Lance Gooden (R)
TX-05: Lance Gooden (R)

State Representative Lance Gooden has proudly served the citizens of Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the Texas Legislature for three ... Read More

State Representative Lance Gooden has proudly served the citizens of Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the Texas Legislature for three legislative sessions. During his time in office, Rep. Gooden has been widely... Read More

2018-11-06 00:12:07
by TX-16: Veronica Escobar (D)
TX-16: Veronica Escobar (D)

Veronica Escobar is a third-generation El Pasoan who has dedicated herself to the betterment of the community. She is the ... Read More

Veronica Escobar is a third-generation El Pasoan who has dedicated herself to the betterment of the community. She is the Democratic Nominee for Congress in Texas’ 16th District after winning a majority of the vote in a crowded primary race ... Read More

2018-11-05 22:55:24
by TX-29: Sylvia Garcia (D)
TX-29: Sylvia Garcia (D)

Senator Sylvia R. Garcia is a native of Palito Blanco, a South Texas farming community. The eighth of ten children, ... Read More

Senator Sylvia R. Garcia is a native of Palito Blanco, a South Texas farming community. The eighth of ten children, Senator Garcia saw her parents struggle to raise her and her siblings. Senator Garcia's parents taught her... Read More

2018-11-03 02:34:21
by TWN Staff
TEXAS'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Why this race matters: First elected in this deep red Texas district in 2000, John Culberson has been a solid Republican ... Read More

Why this race matters: First elected in this deep red Texas district in 2000, John Culberson has been a solid Republican throughout his tenure in the House. A wealthy and educated district that voted for Clinton by just 1 point, this is ... Read More

2018-11-03 00:20:28
by TEXAS SENATE
TEXAS SENATE

Why this race matters: Conventional wisdom (and polls) suggest that Cruz is going to win in Texas, where Democratic candidates ... Read More

Why this race matters: Conventional wisdom (and polls) suggest that Cruz is going to win in Texas, where Democratic candidates face almost insurmountable hurdles statewide. However, this year Democrat Beto O'Rourke has mounted a credible challenge to Ted Cruz... Read More

2018-11-02 20:12:48
by TX-07: Lizzie Fletcher (D)
TX-07: Lizzie Fletcher (D)

I am a proud Houstonian. I have lived in this district nearly all my life, and have made my home ... Read More

I am a proud Houstonian. I have lived in this district nearly all my life, and have made my home and built my career here. I was born in Hermann Hospital, the youngest of three sisters. After graduating from St. ... Read More

2018-10-19 17:58:59
by TWN Staff
On the Trail: Countdown to the Midterms

AZ (Senate): Candidates for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Representatives Kyrsten Sinema (D) and Martha McSally (R), debated ... Read More

AZ (Senate): Candidates for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Representatives Kyrsten Sinema (D) and Martha McSally (R), debated at an event hosted by Arizona PBS and the Arizona Republic in Phoenix. Watch the debate... Read More

2018-09-08 17:13:14
by TX-23: Gina Ortiz Jones (D)
TX-23: Gina Ortiz Jones (D)

After graduating from Boston University with a BA and MA in Economics, and a BA in East Asian Studies, Gina ... Read More

After graduating from Boston University with a BA and MA in Economics, and a BA in East Asian Studies, Gina entered the U.S. Air Force as an intelligence officer, where she deployed to Iraq and served under the U.... Read More

2018-09-08 17:01:19
by TX-32: Colin Allred (D)
TX-32: Colin Allred (D)

Inspired by the many grassroots voices that have stepped forward to defend our common values since the 2016 election, Colin is ... Read More

Inspired by the many grassroots voices that have stepped forward to defend our common values since the 2016 election, Colin is running for Congress because he believes that, now more than ever, we need leaders who will stand up for everyone ... Read More

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