Tag: government
Trump selects John Ratcliffe as CIA director
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe to be the next director of the CIA. Ratcliffe previously led all 18 of...
Understanding the Delay in Calling 18 US House Races Due to Mail-In Ballots
The November election has passed, but as of Monday morning, there are still 18 races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives that...
Analyzing the 2024 Election Results in Texas
The 2024 election results in Texas brought some surprises, especially in how well the GOP performed both nationally and within the state. University of...
TxTag transition to HCTRA begins in Austin: What You Need to Know
A change is coming for TxTag customers in Austin starting this Saturday. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced that people using Austin toll...
The Texans Who Could Shape a Second Trump Presidency
Former Texas Solicitor General James Ho is known for his conservative stance on various issues such as abortion, LGBT rights, and environmental regulation. He...
Is John Cornyn a Potential Senate Majority Leader Candidate?
Republicans have regained the majority in the U.S. Senate, leading to the search for a new majority leader as Sen. Mitch McConnell steps down...
Christi Craddick Re-elected as Top Texas Oil & Gas Regulator
Christi Craddick, the incumbent, has been re-elected to the Railroad Commission of Texas, the governing body that oversees the state's oil and gas industry....
GOP Dominance Solidified: Paxton’s Picks Strengthen Republican Control in Texas Supreme Court
Texas' highest criminal court has recently made headlines as all three conservative candidates supported by Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged victorious over their Democratic...
Decriminalization of Small Marijuana Amounts in Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart
Residents of Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart in Texas made a significant decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in their cities....
Impact of 2024 Election on School Vouchers and Texas Legislature Balance of Power
Texas Republicans maintained their dominance in the statehouse during the recent election, with significant implications for the balance of power in the Legislature. The...