In crowded, competitive Republican primaries to replace two retiring congressmen, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is investing time, energy and political capital to help two of his former staffers join him in the Texas delegation.
U.S. House of Representatives
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: “You come at the king, you best not miss”
Gov. Greg Abbott is working to defeat three incumbent Republican House members who crossed him on ethics legislation during the regular session last year. If he doesn’t win, they’ll be back — with scores to settle.
Posted in
State Government
These Texas lawmakers are forgoing their pay during the government shutdown
The Texas Tribune checked with all the Texans in Congress about whether they planned to forgo their pay during the government shutdown that began Saturday.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
In race to replace U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, 18 Republicans look to stand out
The Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, has drawn 18 candidates — a staggering number that has created an early urgency to stand out in the crowded field.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Following legal fight, Texas GOP omits Farenthold from 2018 primary ballot
Embattled U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, will not appear on the 2018 primary ballot after a late push by the state Republican Party to keep him off.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Republican Party of Texas sues to keep U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold off 2018 ballot
The Texas GOP is suing the Texas secretary of state to keep embattled U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold off the 2018 primary ballot — one day after he announced he will not seek re-election in 2018.
Posted in
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.
Posted in
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.
Posted inState Government
U.S. Rep. Al Green vows to force House vote on Trump impeachment “before Christmas”
In his second formal call for the president’s impeachment, U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, pledged Wednesday morning that he would force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the president’s impeachment by the holidays.
Posted in
In Harvey's Wake
U.S. House passes tax breaks for victims of Harvey, Irma and Maria
After back-and-forth sniping and a divided vote on a bill to help hurricane victims, the Texas delegation came together in a press conference and declared they’re unified on the issue.
