Jun 27, 2019 | Campaign News
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a pair of lower court decisions striking down congressional districts on the basis of partisan gerrymandering and ruled that such claims are non-justiciable. The districts drawn by a Democrat-controlled process in Maryland and a...
Jun 26, 2019 | Campaign News
Former Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced the creation of Texas Forever Forward PAC to “promote a thoughtful, conservative approach to governing and rising political leaders ready to ensure a bright future for all Texans.” The PAC will support candidates...
Jan 4, 2019 | Campaign News
HD125 open: Former Rep. Justin Rodriguez (D-San Antonio) has been appointed to the Bexar Co. Commissioners Court by County Judge Nelson Wolff (D). Rodriguez took the oath of office today (Friday). He replaces the late Co. Comm. Paul Elizondo (D), who passed away last...
Jun 18, 2018 | Campaign News
The U.S. Supreme Court punted on the merits of partisan gerrymandering cases from Wisconsin and Maryland, ruling instead on narrow grounds of standing and process. The Court remanded the Wisconsin case back to the district court, and it affirmed a lower court’s...
Mar 28, 2018 | Campaign News
Jeff continues to be in the Big Bend area with limited connectivity and mobile service. We will resume our regular schedule on Monday. GOV: Twenty-two Democratic state representatives endorsed Lupe Valdez in the Democratic runoff. Of those, only Reps. Jessica Farrar...