The latest Pete Sessions news from The Texas Tribune.
Sessions dropped out of the race after a first round of voting within the Republican conference. Williams entered the race after the apparent front-runner, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, failed to reach the 217-vote threshold, but later on Tuesday evening and the Texas lawmaker was also out. Full Story
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Sessions is the longest-serving representative running to become U.S. House Speaker. He previously led the House Republican campaign arm through a record-breaking victory, but he still faces a steep battle to secure the gavel. Full Story
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Members of a Lufkin church had been in the West African country on a mission trip when a coup broke out. Airspace had been restricted, but the U.S. government stepped in this week. Full Story
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The Dallas native, former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer has not traveled a typical path to Congress. Full Story
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Sessions has moved to Waco for his next bid, where an eventful GOP runoff campaign against Renee Swann will likely determine who wins the seat in November. Full Story
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The former Dallas congressman has spent over $80,000 on legal fees since launching his campaign to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan. Full Story
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The group includes George Hindman, who narrowly missed the runoff in the 12-way March 3 primary. Full Story
Candidates across the state are being accused of "district shopping" as opponents question their ties to the places they want to represent. The dynamic is playing out mostly in GOP primaries and particularly in more rural districts. Full Story
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The subpoena seeks records about Sessions’ dealings with Rudy Giuliani and two business associates who had been helping Giuliani investigate Joe Biden. Full Story
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The Republican senator's comments on "Face the Nation" came days after two Texans became ensnared in the unfolding political scandal surrounding Trump. Full Story
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Multiple news outlets have reported that the former House chairman, now running for Congress in another district, was involved in the effort to oust the U.S. ambassador to the Ukraine. Full Story
There’s a lot going on here. And Texas, accustomed to sitting in the back of the room in presidential election years, is getting a lot of attention. Full Story
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The former Republican congressman for Dallas made it official Thursday in Waco: He wants back in Congress, but not in his old district. Full Story
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In a surprise development, the former Dallas congressman appears to be eyeing a return to the U.S. House — but not in his old district. Insiders say the response in Central Texas has been lukewarm. "I wish he'd called me first," Flores said. Full Story
A former Navy SEAL entered the primary against Allred on Monday, and more announcements are expected before the end of summer. Full Story
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With nearly two centuries of Texas experience departing Congress this week, the lawmakers reflect on their tenures on Capitol Hill. Full Story
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Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson could be the only Texas committee chair in the next Congress. Full Story
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Republicans still hold the majority of congressional seats in the state, but Democratic gains in Texas are helping the national party as it appears poised to gain control of the U.S. House. Full Story
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The Dallas-area district was considered one of the most competitive in the state. Full Story
Sessions, a Dallas Republican, is one of the most powerful Texans in Congress, making the battle for the seat about more than just determining which party controls the U.S. House. Full Story
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