Stepping into GOP primaries, Dennis Bonnen donates to seven Texas House incumbents
The contributions mark the first notable movement from Bonnen's PAC since he announced in October he wasn't seeking reelection. Full Story
Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
The contributions mark the first notable movement from Bonnen's PAC since he announced in October he wasn't seeking reelection. Full Story
A group of hardline grassroots activists has called on Patrick to be more outspoken on party priorities and worries that lines of communication appear to no longer be there. Full Story
State agencies are seeing an increase in cyber security threats as Iranian officials vow revenge against the U.S. for killing a top general. Full Story
The committee took no further action on the report, which stated that the information produced "militates against criminal prosecution" on retiring House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and state Rep. Dustin Burrows. Full Story
Republicans and Democrats are ready for the 2020 battle over the Texas House, with roughly 30 of the 150 seats seen as competitive for both parties. Full Story
The Arlington Republican made the decision after filing to run for another term and after the filing deadline had passed. Full Story
The drama that unfolded served as the latest reminder that seats in one of the country’s most ethnically diverse counties are some of the most competitive in the state heading into the 2020 election cycle. Full Story
The Eagle Pass Democrat was caught on video surveillance dropping an envelope of cocaine on the ground at the Austin airport. Full Story
The document says that the envelope had Nevárez's official House seal and held “four small clear baggies” containing a substance found to include cocaine. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a five-acre plot of land for homeless camping in Austin after he took action to clear people living under state overpasses. Full Story