Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa enters Democratic primary for Governor of Texas
Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
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Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told a crowd of more than 1,200 in Fort Worth that he's taking on both political parties and billionaire influence.
The contentious Republican primary received a political jolt after Congressman Wesley Hunt entered the race.
Two state lawmakers, both candidates running for Texas Attorney General next year, reacted to the news along party lines.
Democrat Andrew White, of Houston, is hoping like father, like son. White is running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, who's hoping to be reelected for a fourth term.
The legal fight over the state's new congressional maps could be decided in the next week or two.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
The TEA said it's reviewing more than 280 complaints filed against teachers after posting what people considered to be offensive remarks about Kirk's murder.
Labor law attorney Rogge Dunn of Dallas told CBS News Texas that when it comes to free speech rights, workers in the private sector have few protections.
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
"I'll say to the general public that we want to make sure we do everything we can to protect our kids," Gov. Abbott said
Texas lawmakers react to Texas A&M's actions following the classroom incident.
Several North Texas lawmakers spoke to CBS News Texas following the shooting in Utah.
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary.
Texas A&M University fires professor amid backlash, political pressure over use of gender identity in children's literature class.
North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bring up concerns for safety at public speaking events.
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary. Texas A&M University fires professor amid backlash, political pressure over use of gender identity in children's literature class. North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Former LULAC National President Domingo Garcia told CBS News Texas he's considering a run for the newly drawn 33rd congressional seat in Dallas.
Two high-profile bills collapsed at the Texas Capitol after Republicans couldn't agree on legislation.
Texas House Democrats face more than $9,000 in fines for breaking quorum in August.
