Tag: texas
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and Supreme Court issue eight opinions from Feb. 20-26
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued six opinions from Feb. 20-26. The Texas Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 20-26. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 26, the court of criminal appeals issued63 opinions in 2023—29 more than this point a year ago. The supreme court issued14…
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These 10 Texas contributors gave over $47.9 million
In Texas politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $956.4 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $47.9 million, or 5 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to Texas state-level candidates and committees in the 2022…
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The top fundraisers among Texas statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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Filing deadline passes in Irving, Texas
The filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Irving, Texas, on Feb. 17. Candidates filed for Irving City Council Places 3 and 5, as well as for mayor of Irving. Two of eight city council seats are up for election this year. Incumbent Mark Zeske is running for re-election to City Council Place…
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Filing deadline passes in Fort Worth, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Fort Worth, Texas. Candidates filed for Fort Worth City Council Districts 2-11, as well as for mayor of Fort Worth. Incumbents Carlos Flores, Michael Crain, Gyna Bivens, Jared Williams, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth Beck, and Alan Blaylock are running for re-election to the…
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Filing deadline passes in Garland, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Garland, Texas. Candidates filed for Garland City Council Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8, as well as for mayor of Garland. Incumbents Edward Moore and Dylan Hedrick are running for re-election to the city council. Scott LeMay is running for re-election as…
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Filing deadline passes in Plano, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Plano, Texas. Candidates filed for Plano City Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Incumbents Maria Tu, Shelby Williams, and Julie Holmer are running for re-election. They are running for Places 1, 5, and 7, respectively. Non-incumbents running for election are Colleen…
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Filing deadline passes in Dallas, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Dallas, Texas. Candidates filed for Dallas City Council Districts 1-14, as well as for mayor of Dallas. Incumbents Chad West, Jesse Moreno, Carolyn King Arnold, Jaime Resendez, Omar Narvaez, Adam Bazaldua, Tennell Atkins, Paula Blackmon, Jaynie Schultz, Cara Mendelsohn, Gay Donnell Willis,…
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Filing deadline passes in Arlington, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Arlington, Texas. Candidates filed for Arlington City Council Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8, as well as for mayor of Arlington. Incumbents Nikkie Hunter, Andrew Piel, Rebecca Boxall, Barbara Odom-Wesley, and Jim Ross are running for re-election. They are running for Districts…
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Filing deadline passes in San Antonio, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates filed for San Antonio City Council Districts 1-10, as well as for mayor of San Antonio. Incumbents Mario Bravo, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Adriana Garcia, Teri Castillo, Melissa Cabello Havrda, Manny Pelaez, and John Courage are running for…