The latest Congress news from The Texas Tribune.
From the Republican primary with a whopping 18 candidates to the Democratic primary that prompted national Democrats to go after one of their own, here’s our list of the most interesting congressional races. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/01/16/CD_21_RJ_TT.jpg)
Did George P. Bush avoid a runoff? What happened in the Texas 7th? Will more Democrats vote than Republicans? Here are the questions likely to draw the most attention as the returns roll in Tuesday night. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/03/05/Early_voting_ATX_WC_TT.jpg)
Though the DACA program is still in effect, thousands demonstrated in El Paso and elsewhere across the country to demand Congress come up with a legislative fix to protect the young undocumented immigrants known as "Dreamers." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/03/05/DACA_signs_1_JA_TT.jpg)
In a crowded race for an open seat in Congress, Republican donor Kathaleen Wall has dominated the field and the local airwaves, frustrating other challengers who still hope to continue the contest in a runoff. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/03/03/Kathaleen_Wall_3_TT.jpg)
National Democrats set off a national firestorm when they took a shot at one of their own. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/03/02/CD_7_4_split.jpg)
Across Texas, dozens of candidates are vying for attention in crowded congressional primaries, making for a boisterous primary season unlike anything the state has seen in decades. Here’s The Texas Tribune’s list of the most interesting races. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/08/26/UsCapitol-Texas.jpg)
The leader of #ProjectRedTX is a former Gov. Greg Abbott campaign manager who has been involved in GOP politics through three previous redistricting cycles. The PAC has already raised $500,000 — from a single donor. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/04/29/Redistricting-Capitol_1.jpg)
The Democratic primary for Texas' 21st Congressional District has put on display a growing debate over whether the party should court disaffected Republicans this year, focus on getting their revved-up base to the polls or do some of both. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/02/27/CD_21_Dems.jpg)
U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who President Donald Trump once asserted could not be fair to him because of Curiel's Mexican heritage, has ruled in favor of the White House in a lawsuit over construction of a border wall. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/26/Border_Wall_prototypes_TT.jpg)
Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama's landmark health care law — again. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2733.jpg)
The bill, which Granger hopes to submit by the end of next week, would fully fund the installation of metal detectors for interested schools. Granger said her proposal is only part of the solution — "everything is on the table." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/89848f4e9c7899071410d614df1fe0ae/.Kay_Granger_FB_TT_crop.jpg)
One of seven Democratic candidates vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Laura Moser says that opposition from inside her party has helped her raise more than $60,000 in two days. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/02/24/MOSER8494.jpg)
Five Democrats are vying for a chance to take on U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, in Texas' most competitive congressional district. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/02/23/CD_23_Dems.jpg)
We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying assault rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here's how they answered. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/02/19/TT-social-callout-guncontrol-lead003.jpg)
Schumer's support for Tahir Javed, a healthcare executive, is at odds with the local and federal Democratic establishments, who have largely supported state Sen. Sylvia Garcia's bid for the Houston-based congressional seat. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/01/30/Garcia_Javed_TT.jpg)
As part of our ongoing efforts to engage people directly affected by policy issues, we want to learn more about what measures, if any, young Texans think should be taken to address mass shootings and school safety. Full Story
President Donald Trump told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday that he backs efforts by Texas' senior senator to revamp the nation's background check system for purchasing firearms. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/27/Trump_teleconference_HARVEY_TT.jpg)
Texas may be a red state, but for at least the weekend, it served the role of a battleground for two party leaders determined to put their spin on President Donald Trump's agenda in the lead-up to the midterm elections. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2018/02/17/Pence_and_Sessions_LBS_TT.jpg)
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, announced Friday that he raised over $2.2 million in the first 45 days of 2018 for his U.S. Senate campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/23/Beto_MKC_38_TT.jpg)
Federal legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants and bolster border security is again at a standstill after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance any of four proposals on the issue. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/20100501-DSC_3196.jpg)