Dec 2, 2019 | Campaign News
One week remains for candidates to file for spots on the March 2020 primary ballot and minor party nominating conventions. See our Crib Sheets for candidates’ filing status. There are 30 incumbents that we expect are seeking re-election for whom we have not seen...
Oct 16, 2019 | Campaign Finance
Federal officeholders and candidates were required to file quarterly campaign finance reports today (Tuesday). Our Crib Sheets have been updated with the latest numbers. SEN: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R) out-raised the collective Democratic field, $3.2M to $2.8M, and he...
Oct 3, 2019 | Campaign News
HD83: New Deal educator and marching band director David Speer announced he was suspending his campaign. “I have not discovered a clear path for me to serve as a Legislator while continuing my treasured career as a public school teacher,” Speer said in a statement. “I...
May 22, 2019 | Campaign News
Correction: In yesterday’s report, we erroneously referred to Ron Nirenberg as a “mayoral challenger.” He is the Mayor of San Antonio. We regret the error and have corrected it. CD8: Spring resident Jacob Osborne established a campaign committee for a potential...
Oct 26, 2018 | Campaign Finance
Pre-general campaign finance reports were due today (Thursday) from federal candidates for the general election. These reports include contributions received and expenditures made during the first 17 days of this month, a relatively short period that often produces...
Oct 17, 2018 | Campaign News
LTGOV: The Dallas Morning News endorsed Democratic challenger Mike Collier over Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R). LAND: The San Antonio Express-News endorsed Comm. George P. Bush (R). HD103: The Dallas Morning News endorsed Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas). HD114 open: The Lisa...
Oct 11, 2017 | Campaign News
HD6: Former Rep. Ted Kamel (R-Tyler) has re-established his campaign committee, which has not been active since 1998, for a potential challenge of Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler). Kamel served four terms before losing the 1998 Republican primary to Leo Berman (R-Tyler),...
Jul 17, 2017 | Campaign Finance
Special Session: A called session of the Texas Legislature will convene tomorrow at 10 a.m. At this point, only a single item – adjusting the Sunset review dates for several agencies – is on the call, but Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add 19 other items via a...
Jul 2, 2017 | Campaign News
With federal and state campaign finance reporting periods now closed, and the Independence Day weekend upon us, we anticipate a significant number of new candidates to announce their plans and file campaign paperwork over the next few weeks. GOV: San Antonio hospice...
Jun 1, 2017 | Campaign News
Early voting continues in most jurisdictions holding June 10 runoff elections. SD8: Plano resident Brian Chaput filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential run for the seat expected to be vacated by Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano). We are unable to...
May 1, 2017 | Campaign News
Early Voting concludes tomorrow (Tuesday) for the May 6 elections in most jurisdictions holding them. Redistricting: The three-judge panel overseeing ongoing litigation over the state’s House and Congressional maps denied the state’s request to appeal to the Fifth...
Apr 17, 2016 | Campaign News
SD24 open: Hamilton Co. Comm. Dickie Clary endorsed Dawn Buckingham. She came in fourth in Hamilton Co. with 17% in the primary. HD33 open: The Rockwall Co. Republican Men’s Club endorsed Justin Holland. According to Holland, he is the first recipient of a state-level...
