Former state Rep. Wayne Christian, a Republican, notched an easy victory Tuesday in the race for Texas railroad commissioner.
Jim Malewitz
Jim Malewitz was a reporter at the Tribune from 2013 to 2017, covering energy and environment and then working on investigations. Previously, he covered those issues for Stateline, a nonprofit news service in Washington, D.C. The Michigan native majored in political science at Grinnell College in Iowa and holds a master’s from the University of Iowa. There, he helped launch the nonprofit Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, where he currently serves on the board of directors. Jim also coaches the Texas Tribune Runoffs, which, sources say, is the scrappiest coed newsroom softball team west of the Mississippi.
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Politics
Problems at the polls: Some Texas voters see long waits, machine glitches
A busy Election Day saw scattered reports of hiccups including ongoing voter ID confusion and the sudden death of an election judge.
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After early voting glitches, officials hope new voter ID rules clear
As a busy Election Day looms, election officials and civil rights advocates hope Texas has ironed out most wrinkles in complying with a federal court order to fix its voter ID law.
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State Government
Senator: New report underscores need to clarify emergency leave law
A report issued Friday by the State Auditor’s Office painted a clearer picture of how often Texas agencies grant employees emergency leave for vague reasons.
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Economy
Texas insurer drops push to let homeowners forgo right to sue
The Texas Farm Bureau said it would offer lower premiums to customers who agreed to arbitration clauses, but consumer rights advocates rebelled.
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U.S. Supreme Court orders dismissal of deaf Texans’ suit against state
An effort by five deaf Texans to force the state to offer sign-language interpreters at driver’s ed courses has met its end, U.S. Supreme Court justices left open the possibility that a similar case could bubble up again.
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Politics
Texas civil rights advocates air concerns about voter ID issues
There are scattered reports of outdated signs and poll workers providing inaccurate information as Texas holds its first general election since federal courts found the state’s voter ID law violated the Voting Rights Act.
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Guides
Texplainer: Can I take a ballot selfie in Texas?
Am I breaking Texas law if I take a ballot selfie while casting my vote?
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Guides
Amid early voting rush, Texas sees voter ID hiccups
Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state’s newly softened voter identification rules.
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Politics
In some counties, early voting means long lines
Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day.
