Past congressional elections in Texas have favored Republicans, but Texas Democrats are hopeful. Here’s a look back.
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U.S. House Ethics Committee takes a closer look into Blake Farenthold allegations
The U.S. House Ethics Committee voted Thursday to establish a subcommittee to investigate allegations that U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold sexually harassed a subordinate several years ago.
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Texas Elections 2018
Chip Roy, former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, is running for Congress
Chip Roy — a former staffer to multiple top Texas Republicans — is looking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.
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Texas Elections 2018
State Rep. Gooden launches campaign for Hensarling’s congressional seat
State Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Terrell, is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, who announced his retirement last month.
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Congress
Texas, Florida members of Congress team up to secure more hurricane relief
As Texans in Congress grow increasingly anxious about Hurricane Harvey relief funding, some joined a bipartisan group of U.S. House members from Florida Friday, threatening to oppose a relief bill unless funding is “significantly improved.”
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Congress
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton retiring after graphic photo posted online
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, the longest-serving Texan in Congress, announced that he is retiring after a tumultuous week.
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Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: A political earthquake hits the Texas congressional delegation
A half-dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation have already given up their seats — and the elections haven’t even started yet. This cycle could see more changes than a redistricting year, when disruption is the norm.
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Congress
Texans in Congress brace for frenzied agenda in December
Texans in Congress are set to face a dizzying docket of legislation in the coming days, ranging from a tax overhaul to children’s health insurance.
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Congress
Barton told woman he would report her to Capitol Police if she exposed his nude photos
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton told a woman to whom he had sent sexually explicit photos that he would report her to the Capitol Police if she exposed his behavior, according to a recording reviewed by The Washington Post.
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Texas delegation offers party-line vote as U.S. House passes GOP tax overhaul
Led by U.S. House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady, a Republican from The Woodlands, the U.S. House took their first major step to drastically change the country’s tax code.