R.G. Ratcliffe

Mar 12, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Bitter argument leads former Texas first lady Linda Gale White to defend her son’s record.

Mar 7, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Texas Democrats had their best off-year primary turnout since 2002 and still had fewer voters than the Republicans.

Mar 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Are Texas Democrats headed for a comeback, or is it business as usual for Republicans?

Mar 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

A company with a reputation for downsizing newspapers takes over Texas's capital city publication.

Mar 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

With more than 1.5 million firearm owners in Texas, don’t count on political support for limiting military-style weapons.

Mar 5, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

From Laura Moser in Houston to a kung fu practitioner in Fort Worth, Bernie Sanders supporters are infiltrating the Texas Democratic Party. And Nancy Pelosi is not happy.

Feb 27, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Voting in Texas still appears to be a habit of an older generation.

Feb 26, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

An analysis of the first four days of early voting in the March 6 primaries indicates that the fabled rebellion against the Republican social conservative leadership may not be materializing.

Feb 26, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

A bruising primary season is now splitting incrementalists from absolutists.

Feb 23, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

This test of will and political strength has become symbolic of the larger struggle in the Texas Republican Party this year.

Feb 22, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The jury convicted state Senator Carlos Uresti and co-defendant Gary Cain on federal fraud charges. Uresti immediately said he would appeal and declined to step down from office.

Feb 21, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

As if anyone needed further proof, MQS’s bogus mailer shows that he is no better than Russian trolls.

Feb 16, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The closer we get to the March 6 primary election, the more we should expect to see the conflict between centrist Republicans and far-right conservatives grow more intense.

Feb 15, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

These eleven referenda could determine whether the bathroom bill or private school vouchers return for further debate.

Feb 15, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Senator Ted Cruz told the Senate that Republicans did not campaign to grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants.

Feb 9, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

”They’ve already disgraced it once. I’m not going to let them do it a second time.”

Feb 9, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Abbott and Patrick are bringing the power of incumbency to bear against a Rebellion of educators, business leaders and moderate Republicans.

Feb 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo that includes the historically questionable John Wayne movie.

Feb 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

After the Houston GLBT Political Caucus and two major newspapers endorse centrist Andrew White, some question support for Lupe Valdez.

Feb 2, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Yes, a record number of women are running in Texas, but when the ballots are all counted, women will still be under-represented in government.

Jan 25, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Cruz's disapproval ratings may put him at risk.

Jan 23, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

George P. struggles in his reelection campaign, and George W. finds his approval rating soaring as Americans compare him to President Trump.

Jan 23, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The governor enters his reelection campaign with plenty of questions about long-term vision and legacy.

Jan 20, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Senator Cruz set the stage for a 2013 federal shutdown with a dramatic reading of Green Eggs and Ham. Now, he’s quiet.

Jan 19, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Abbott opened his 2018 campaign by attacking school districts, local governments, and a Republican incumbent.

Jan 12, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Educators and business groups are lining up to defeat some of the Republican senators who give the Lieutenant Governor his power.

Jan 9, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The two campaigns have launched—kind of. Both are long shots to have any real effect on the state.

Jan 6, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The former First Lady of Texas was more than just a hostess. She was a political partner for Governor Bill Clements.

Jan 3, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Texas mayors call ICE Director Thomas Homan’s desire to prosecute elected officials ”hogwash” and un-American.

Jan 3, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Seventy people filed as independent candidates for the November ballot, but state law likely will prevent them from being there.

Dec 21, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

As his first term in the U.S. Senate comes to a close, Cruz is already gearing up for the next big election.

Dec 21, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The attorney general issued the opinion to provide legal options for improving church security in Texas.

Dec 20, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Millions of Texans will feel the impact of changes to individual tax breaks, health care penalties, and property tax deductions.

Dec 19, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Cruz could secure more money in tax cuts for private schools and homeschools than Greg Abbott or Dan Patrick have gotten from the state.

Dec 14, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The Congressman will appear on the re-election ballot unless the Republican Party declares him ineligible to serve.

Dec 12, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Just substitute Roy Moore for ’bathroom bill.’

Dec 12, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The Texas Democratic Party can't rely on a superstar to save it. But rebuilding the party from the county level up might work.

Dec 8, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The former land commissioner is challenging Bush in the primary to stop him from changing the Shrine of Texas.

Dec 8, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The former San Antonio mayor speaks with Phoenix Democrats while eyeing a run for president.

Nov 30, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The veteran lawmaker says he will not run for re-election next year.

Nov 29, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

He might have survived last week's naked selfie scandal, but this surely spells the end.

Nov 28, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Here's how to tell if you're eligible.

Nov 27, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

She was once a Cruz supporter, then she turned against him. Now she supports him again, except she’s running against him. Confused? Us too.

Nov 24, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

How an out-of-print Texas anthology revealed what is maybe the wisest Black Friday tip I've ever heard.

Nov 24, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Ennis Congressman shifted the debate from naked selfies to revenge porn victimhood

Nov 22, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

After five terms as House Speaker, Joe Straus calls it quits.

Nov 17, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The Harris County GOP wants to purge the purple Republican. They may lose a House seat in the process.

Nov 16, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

A sudden onset of mental health issues prompted Mostyn to take his own life.

Nov 9, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

A quarter century after Ann Richards became governor, men in Texas politics continue to sexually harass women.

Nov 3, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The former Houston mayoral candidate says voters are eager for a middle ground.