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Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

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Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Molly Cook holds on to Houston-based Texas Senate seat in Democratic primary runoff

Cook was up 74 votes, according to unofficial results. Johnson has not conceded.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Underdogs Beat Established Democrats in House, Senate Runoffs

Two community organizers see their wins as a progressive blueprint for taking on the establishment and mobilizing the Democratic base.

Texas Observer

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.

The Texas Tribune

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After Special Election Win, Molly Cook Gears Up for Senate Seat Runoff

The ER nurse and community organizer wants to bring “the Capitol to the people and the people to the Capitol.”

Texas Observer

Texas voters elect first LGBTQ+ state senator — Who is Molly Cook?

Cook is a 32-year-old ER nurse born and raised in the Houston area

Latin Times

Molly Cook beats state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until January

Cook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term.

The Texas Tribune

Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whitmire’s open state Senate seat

State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and emergency room nurse Molly Cook are duking it out in a sleepy special election to briefly occupy the seat vacated when Whitmire was elected mayor.

The Texas Tribune

All candidates for Texas State Senate District 15 Democratic primary runoff complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the May 28, 2024, Democratic primary runoff election for Texas State Senate District 15 — Molly Cook (D) and Jarvis Johnson (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia

19 state legislative incumbents have lost to primary challengers so far, fewer than in 2022

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 26, Brew.

Ballotpedia

The field for the Texas primary election is set — here’s what to watch for

With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.

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Abbott Torpedoes Sickle-Cell Legislation on Juneteenth Weekend

Democratic State Representative Jarvis Johnson called the governor's veto of the Sickle Cell bill "petty, bullshit politics."

Daily Mirror

Creator Clash 2 results: Who won iDubbbz vs Alex Wassabi boxing fight

YouTube stars Ian 'iDubbbz' Jomha and Wassabi put it all on the line atop a card full of social media superstars last night in Florida atop a card full of influencer fights

Daily Mirror

Creator Clash 2 full fight card including iDubbbz vs Alex Wassabi

YouTube star iDubbbz will return to the ring against Wassabi this evening, with both men looking to land a big victory to push forward their influencer boxing careers

Salon

"Outrage" over Houston school takeover

"Politically motivated" takeover will "worsen inequities and disenfranchise Houston voters," critics say

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Texas Education Agency will take control of Houston ISD in June

The announcement comes almost four years after the agency first moved to take over the district.

The Texas Tribune

Houston ISD braces for possible state takeover

Parents, teachers and retired HISD employees were among the many rallying Friday against an imminent midsemester district takeover by the Texas Education Agency.

Texas Observer

‘Border Security’ Is a Financial Black Hole that Will Consume Us All

State spending on cops and tech at the Texas border has increased ninefold in a decade, now set to reach $4.6 billion over the next two years.

Tribune News Service

New legislative push begins to end Confederate Heroes Day as an official Texas holiday

AUSTIN, Texas — Two days after the country celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, stood inside the state Capitol and reminded those in attendance that Texas would soon celebrate a holiday honoring the Confederacy.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers want to end state holiday commemorating Confederate veterans

For the third straight legislative session, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, has filed a bill to end Confederate Heroes Day as a state holiday.

The Texas Tribune

Texas teens embark on an idealistic quest to shut down the state’s last five youth prisons

Spurred by reports of inhumane conditions at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities, Austin-area teenagers are lobbying the Legislature to reform the system.

The Texas Tribune

Texans affected by pollution from concrete plants push state agency to tighten regulations

As the state’s environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed bills that would put new restrictions on the facilities, which spew pollutants into mostly low-income neighborhoods.

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