Texas Supreme Court declines to revive billionaireโs defamation lawsuit against Beto OโRourke
Kelcy Warren, a Dallas pipeline billionaire, sued OโRourke in early 2022, saying the Democrat defamed him with critical comments about his companyโs windfall profits after the Texas energy-grid collapse in February 2021.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raises $4.4 million in second quarter as he seeks reelection
The Republicanโs haul fell short of the money raised by Rep. Colin Allred, a Democratic opponent who collected $6.2 million in a shorter period โ but Cruz prevailed in the 2018 election despite getting outraised then.
In defamation lawsuit against Beto OโRourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure
Warren, a Dallas pipeline tycoon, sued OโRourke in February over accusations he made on the campaign trail that Warren effectively bribed Gov. Greg Abbott with a $1 million campaign contribution following the 2021 power grid collapse.
What Greg Abbottโs decisive win over Beto OโRourke portends for his future
After defeating OโRourke โ Texasโ most promising Democrat in recent history โ Abbott begins his third term in a strong position, with a rising national profile and a governing mandate in the eyes of fellow Republicans.
Beto OโRourkeโs campaign reflects on failed governor race
In a press call Monday, OโRourkeโs team reflected on its failures during the election, but said Gov. Greg Abbott had the advantage with his ability to attract media attention and rely onโ established narrativesโ that historically favor Republicans.
Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout, contributing to resounding midterm losses
Beto OโRourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future.
South Texas, Abbott vs. OโRourke, and Harris County: Here are the biggest things to watch for on election night
While the GOP focuses on the border and economy under President Joe Biden, Democrats are hoping to prove polls and political forecasters wrong by tapping into anger over the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting.
Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans
Presidential aspirants running for reelection while dreaming of the highest office in the land often face an uncomfortable question: Will they commit to serving a full term โ should they win one โ when their best moment to take a shot at the White House may come sooner than that.
What is the Texas National Guard and why does it matter in this yearโs gubernatorial election?
A governorโs military powers are often not discussed as part of the election process, in favor of other prominent issues like education and taxes. But with Operation Lone Star in plain view, voters may have more questions this election.
Greg Abbott widens lead over Beto OโRourke with likely voters in latest UT poll
The 11-point margin is one of the wider advantages Abbott has registered among likely voters in a public survey yet. Abbott had a smaller 5-point advantage in the last UT poll, which was done in August, though that was among registered voters.
President Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesnโt mean itโll happen in Texas.
Bidenโs federal pardons will help at least 6,500 people, though most possession crimes are charged at the state level. Gov. Greg Abbott hasnโt yet said whether heโll follow suit. Gubernatorial candidate Beto OโRourke was quick to support the measure.
35 family members of Uvalde shooting victims throw their support behind Beto OโRourke ahead of debate
In a news conference ahead of the only gubernatorial debate, 35 family members of Uvalde school shooting victims said they would support OโRourke because of Gov. Greg Abbottโs inaction on gun control measures.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto OโRourke by 5 percentage points in new poll
The latest survey also gave Republican incumbents single-digit leads in two other statewide races. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led Democrat Mike Collier by 7 points, and Attorney General Ken Paxton registered a 5-point advantage over Democrat Rochelle Garza.
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbottโs inaction on gun reform
The governor has made a vocal enemy in the families of Robb Elementary shooting victims. They are demanding a special legislative session to reach a compromise on the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.
Governor candidate Beto OโRourke intensifies campaign on abortion rights as trigger law goes into effect
Gov. Greg Abbott signed the โtrigger lawโ last year, ensuring that Texas would automatically outlaw abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court ever overturned Roe v. Wade. That happened in June, mobilizing Democrats nationwide and giving OโRourkeโs campaign a burst of momentum.
Beto OโRourke swears at Greg Abbott supporter who heckled him over Uvalde shooting
OโRourke confronted a heckler at a campaign event Wednesday who laughed while he was talking about the Uvalde school shooting, telling the person, โIt may be funny to you, motherfucker, but it is not funny to me.โ
A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term
Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governorโs race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.
Gov. Greg Abbottโs lead over Beto OโRourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds
The Republican incumbentโs lead over his Democratic challenger shrank last month, according to a Texas Politics Project poll. The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.
Beto OโRourke renews calls for tougher gun laws after Uvalde shooting, including on assault weapons
OโRourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his โHell yesโ promise to ban assault weapons. Heโs been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, heโs been newly assertive about the issue.
U.S. Justice Department will review Uvalde response as furor mounts over law enforcement actions
The Texas Department of Public Safety previously said local police made key errors. A specialized team of federal officers didnโt enter the school until more than an hour after the shooter arrived at the school.