This Week in Texas Travels to Austin and Looks at Big Moments From Week 1 of Ken Paxton’s Trial
How will the 16 articles of impeachment facing Attorney General Ken Paxton impact voter support? “One in four Republican primary voters will still be with the attorney general when all of the testimony & trial concludes,” fellow Mark P. Jones said.
‘Death Star law’ to Abortion: The New Rightwing Laws Taking Effect in Texas
Hundreds of new Texas laws come into effect today, including anti-LGBTQ measures, new state funding for anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers,” and other legislation Fellow Mark P. Jones calls a “smorgasbord of red meat for the Republican base.”
Is Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in a Losing Battle Regardless of the Impeachment Trial Outcome?
“It’s especially a bad look if the end result is acquittal,” said fellow Mark P. Jones, following reports that Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who will preside over the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, accepted millions from a pro-Paxton PAC.
Houston Hispanics Have a Chance at Shaping Elections, but Low Turnout may Prevent That From Happening
In Houston's mayoral race, candidates Gilbert Garcia and Robert Gallegos will need to reach beyond just Latino communities to advance into a runoff. This could be challenging if both candidates follow the same strategy, fellow Mark P. Jones said.
Would a Texas Law Take Away Workers’ Water Breaks? A Closer Look at House Bill 2127
The narrative that Texas HB 2127 is going to prohibit workers from taking water breaks is not accurate, says fellow Mark P. Jones. Instead, he says, the bill is more about politics than policies & is designed to take autonomy away from Texas' blue cities