Tea Party

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 24, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Our favorite political reads of the week.

Jul 1, 2015 — By Erica Grieder

The last one’s a doozy.

Apr 27, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

If the 2012 GOP primary results between Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst are any indicator, tea party strength in the Texas Legislature has peaked.

Apr 23, 2015 — By Erica Grieder

The Lieutenant Governor’s Internet Commenters Council is misreading history, and the Pre-K bill. 

Mar 31, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The strange dynamics of this Legislature started moving from simmer to boil with Tuesday’s House debate on a $209.8 billion budget.

Mar 26, 2015 — By Erica Grieder

If the chamber isn’t taking things seriously, why should we?  

Jan 7, 2015 — By Erica Grieder

The Tea Party’s pursuit of purity is particularly damaging in Texas

May 12, 2014 — By Erica Grieder

After this weekend's special election, Brandon Creighton will head to a runoff with the right-wing challenger Steve Toth.

Dec 15, 2013 — By Erica Grieder

The comptroller candidate was tea party when tea party wasn’t cool. Does she stand a chance in 2014?