10 concerning things Texans should know about John Cornyn – Texas’ other US Senator
July 25, 2019
2020 brings the opportunity for progressives to finally remove John Cornyn from office.
KVUE Reaction: Robert Mueller testifies before Congress
July 24, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how the GOP has ignored evidence from the Mueller Report, and what comes next.
5 key takeaways from Robert Mueller’s testimony
July 24, 2019
We listened to hours of testimony from Robert Mueller so that you don’t have to. Here are some of the most important takeaways.
FOX 7 Discussion: Robert Mueller set to testify before Congress
July 23, 2019
Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Americans need the full Mueller report, and how there has been obstruction of justice.
LIVE: Gerrymandering chat with Progress Texas
July 22, 2019
Join Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer and Common Cause Texas' Southwest Organizer Amanda Gnaedinger as they discuss gerrymandering in our state.
Trump can’t keep women of color out of Congress
July 19, 2019
Progressives will not allow Trump to define the 2020 elections with racism.
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Organizations working to make Texas a better place in 2019 and 2020
July 17, 2019
Find an issue that’s important to you and join the movement: donate, join lists, volunteer.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Congressman introduces articles of impeachment
July 17, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss possible impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and how he must be held accountable.
FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's racist comments
July 15, 2019
Trump's comments are racist, plain and simple. Trump built his 2016 campaign around racism and he’s doing it again in 2020. All Texas lawmakers, including Republicans, should speak out against this racist attack.
FOX 7 Discussion: Court rules Trump cannot block users on Twitter
July 9, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest ruling saying President Donald Trump's Twitter account is a public forum.
Texas Face Off: Preemption and 2020 Debates
June 25, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins KVUE to discuss Governor Greg Abbott's fixation on preempting localities like Austin, as well as the upcoming Democratic Presidential candidate debates.
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2019 Progressive Power Report
June 24, 2019
Progress Texas continues to build progressive power in Texas. This year, we fought for Texas families at the Capitol, and now we’re taking that fight into 2020.
Poll: Texas Senator John Cornyn less popular than Ted Cruz
June 18, 2019
The 2020 election is proving that Texas is a battleground state – and that John Cornyn is under water heading into the election.
Two more reasons we can't trust Texas Republicans
June 7, 2019
"The Purge is dead, long live the purge!"
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How progressives won the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
June 3, 2019
Because of your votes during the 2018 midterms, we made progress from voting rights, to abortion access, to health care.
Capitol Tonight: Reviewing the 2019 Texas Legislature
May 30, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins Capitol Tonight to discuss the wins and losses of the legislative session, and what's to come in 2020.
Capital Coffee Talk: Texas Legislature 2019 Wrap-up
May 28, 2019
The Session is over. On today's Capital Coffee Talk KLRU-TV, Austin PBS's Judy Maggio & KUT Austin's Ben Philpott talk about highs and lows and what bills are heading to the Governor's desk to become law. Then, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins the Travis County Republican Party's Matt Mackowiak and The LBJ School of Public Affairs' Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto.
Bad luck saved us from worse luck during Texas legislative session
May 28, 2019
While Republican leaders pat themselves on the back, their achievements have more in common with 19th Century phony patent medicines than 21st Century solutions.
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Top Best (& Worst) Moments of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
May 24, 2019
The 86th Texas legislative session had it’s good moments, but it also had its bad. Here’s a list of the best and worst moments from this year’s session.
Bills we’re watching for the last week of the 2019 Texas Legislature
May 17, 2019
Sine die is upon us. Here’s what we’re watching for the last week of session.
