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Don Huffines

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot? 

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

by Justin Miller

Keep Reading

Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs

by Justin Miller

Opinion: From ‘Friendly’ State to Enmity State

by Andrea Grimes

New Democrats Hope For a More Bipartisan Texas Senate in 2019

by Connor Brown

Feb 20, 2015

WTF Friday: Walking the Line

by Christopher Hooks

Jan 27, 2015

UPDATED: Bill by Sen. Don Huffines Would Undo Local LGBT Protections

by John Wright

Capitol Nov 11, 2014

Bills, Frivolous and Foreboding, Appear in Run-up to 84th

by Christopher Hooks

Mar 28, 2014

WTF Friday: Ban Everything!

by Forrest Wilder

Mar 28, 2014

The Prodigal Paul Returns (To Texas)

Texas will be playing a critical role in the 2016 Republican Primary—and Rand Paul is laying his groundwork.

by Christopher Hooks

Mar 07, 2014

‘Outsider’ Don Huffines Puts Out His Hat for Lobby Money

by Christopher Hooks

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst reads a scripted speech welcoming the public to the gallery and asking them to follow Senate decorum. Feb 28, 2014

Texas Senate Tilts Rightward, 2014 Edition

by Christopher Hooks and Forrest Wilder

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