Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restriction
| September 17, 2024
Attorney General Ken Paxton withdrew an eight-year-old legal opinion that gave private nonprofits the green light to ban guns on land they lease from a city.
Trump lied. You won’t get to vote on abortion access in Texas
| September 12, 2024
The former president’s claim during Tuesday’s debate that states will vote on abortion doesn’t match the harsh reality that is Texas.
How I’ll shine a light on Texas politics at our new, pro-democracy newsroom
| September 9, 2024
2024 ELECTIONS | DFW | elections | EQUALITY | LGBTQ | OPINION | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | TEXAS POLITICS
My first taste of covering Texas politics came while covering a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol, where lawmakers were targeting LGBTQ+ people.
These offices are on Texas ballots this year
| September 9, 2024
2024 ELECTIONS | DFW | TEXAS | TEXAS HOUSE | TEXAS LEADERS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | TEXAS POLITICS | TEXAS SENATE | US SENATE | Voter Resources | VOTING IN TEXAS | Voting Info
Election season is just around the corner, and it’s likely you’ve heard about the big races, including the one for our next US president. But what about races that are local to Texas—and even DFW? There are actually tons of offices and positions on the ballot this November, and it may be surprising to hear […]
Paxton takes Dallas to court over gun ban at State Fair
| August 30, 2024
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Dallas County District Court not to enforce the ban.