Gov & Politics
Lt. Gov. Patrick: ‘Winds of Change Coming’ Ahead of 2019 Legislature
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a rebuke of retiring House Speaker Joe Straus and others who believe the majority of Republicans are politically moderate.
Podcast
Just This #14: Pioneering Winners, Low Voter Turnout Mark the Runoffs
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In today’s episode of Just This, Rick and I discuss several high-profile runoff election races this week that most impact San Antonio.
2018 primary runoff
Allison Takes GOP Runoff in District 121; Elizondo Wins Commissioners Court Contest
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The results came as Bexar County residents went to the polls to decide runoffs for local, state, and federal races.
Gov & Politics
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Creates Work Group to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Legislature
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In December, the House updated its sexual harassment policy after reports put a spotlight on widespread misconduct.
Gov & Politics
Allison, Beebe Talk Education, Speaker Selection at District 121 Forum
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Seeking Joe Straus’ seat, Republicans Steve Allison and Matt Beebe will face off in the Texas House District 121 runoff election May 22.
Featured in Category
Straus Endorses Candidate to Replace Him in House District 121
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House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, endorsed Steve Allison on Thursday to replace Straus in House District 121. Straus is not seeking re-election after representing the district since 2005.
Gov & Politics
Analysis: When It Comes to Replacing Speakers Paul Ryan and Joe Straus, Your Vote Belongs to Someone Else
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With Speaker Joe Straus leaving the Texas House and Speaker Paul Ryan leaving the U.S. House, things are going to change in government.
2018 primaries
Incumbent State Reps. Tomas Uresti, Diana Arévalo Defeated in Democratic Primaries
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Texans got their say Tuesday in the nation’s earliest midterm primary, weighing in on local, statewide, and Congressional races.
Gov & Politics
House Speaker Joe Straus Honored as ‘International Citizen of Year’
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Straus announced last fall that he would not seek re-election as the District 121 representative, capping a 13-year tenure in the Legislature.
Gov & Politics
Candidates for Joe Straus’ District 121 Seat Talk Education, Transit, Guns
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Six Republicans and one Democrat are vying for the seat of House District 121, the Northside district represented by outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus.