Lt. Governor candidate says she wants to send TX Republicans “packing”
| March 26, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | Democrats | election 2026 | EXCO-Player | local politics | midterm | old texas | TEXAS
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) spoke about the urgent challenges facing Texas, from schools and health care to housing and water, and why she is running for Lt. Governor.
Houston NAACP president calls SAVE Act the “Sabotage Act”
| March 26, 2026
Bishop James Dixon, President of the Houston NAACP, addresses concerns about the SAVE Act and its implications for democracy and voter access, as the Houston chapter stands united with the national NAACP in their opposition to the act.
James Talarico slams John Cornyn during Democrat convention in Dallas
| March 26, 2026
dallas county | Democrats | EXCO-Player | James Talarico | John Cornyn | local politics | old texas | talarico | TEXAS | US SENATE
WATCH: State Rep. James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for US Senate, calls out Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn during the Dallas County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, stating he has “ forfeited his right” to represent Texans.
Houston council member outlines 3-part ordinance to limit HPD ICE calls, increase transparency
| March 25, 2026
Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and community leaders, proposed an ordinance stating that HPD would not be required to call ICE for administrative immigration warrants. It would require routine traffic stops to end once their lawful purpose ends and mandate regular reports on how often HPD asks about immigration status or contacts federal immigration authorities.
Harris County adopts first-ever worker consultation policy
| March 23, 2026
Harris County has approved a historic consultation policy that gives nearly 20,000 workers a real voice in shaping workplace policies.
The plan creates structured dialogue between employees and leadership, with a consultation agent, a joint consultation team, regular policy review meetings, support in grievance processes, and a clear path for employee centered recommendations to Commissioners Court.