TX Legislature
Gov. Abbott’s Trumpesque approach to Twitter
October 31, 2019
Instead of focusing on the issues important to Texans, Gov. Abbott has used his Twitter to mislead the public, attack Texas cities, and fan the flames of the far-right.
Texas Face Off: Be a 2019 voter
October 29, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins KVUE to discuss the 10 State Propositions on the ballot and what they mean for our state.
FOX 7 Discussion: Progressives growing in power following Speaker Bonnen scandal
October 22, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Dennis Bonnen's announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Texas Face Off: Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is out
October 22, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's decision to not run for re-election, and what it means for progressives.
Texas Republicans rocked by lies and bribery (updated)
October 22, 2019
If the Republican Speaker cannot be trusted to look out for his own people, how can he be trusted to look out for anyone at all?
Why repealing Hyde isn’t enough to expand Medicaid coverage for abortion
October 22, 2019
Beyond the recent bans, there have been institutional barriers in place to keep low-income people and people of color from accessing abortion services.
Wipeout: The obstacle course of voter suppression laws
October 21, 2019
The 2019 Texas Legislature added a new obstacle meant to knock down voters: a ban on temporary, mobile voting sites.
It’s time for gun reform for all Texans
October 18, 2019
After the senseless El Paso shooting, my community comes together.
Texas Face Off: Secret recording of Dennis Bonnen released
October 15, 2019
The secret recording of Republican Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen is released after a months-long #txlege saga. Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins KVUE to discuss how progressives will continue to build power heading into 2020.
Taking back the narrative on guns in Texas
October 10, 2019
A majority of Texans already agree we need gun reform. But what will it take to make that happen?
Why 2020 could be the year of the Texas Latino voter
October 8, 2019
Latinos will soon make up the majority of the state’s population, and their political power is greater than ever before.
Texans will continue to fight back against Republican voter suppression efforts
October 7, 2019
Texas Republicans are limiting access to voting for college students and other communities across our state in just another effort to hold onto power.
2019 Texas Statewide Ballot Guide
October 4, 2019
We’ve got you covered with our simple and informative statewide voter guide.
FOX 7 Discussion: Senior Republicans are retiring ahead of 2020
October 1, 2019
Annie's List Executive Director Royce Brooks joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Republicans see the writing on the wall and are retiring ahead of the 2020 election. Progressives are ready to flip seats and elect more women to office.
Climate change exists and Texas must lead the fight against it
October 1, 2019
Texas Republicans are content with letting our planet die, as evidenced by conservative Rep. Briscoe Cain’s remarks at #TribFest19.
Austin City Council members are first responders to the climate crisis
September 30, 2019
The climate crisis is not a secret to the scientists and engineers of the energy industry. That they and the politicians who serve them have done nothing to avert the calamity is, simply, a disgrace.
Flipping Texas and beyond at #TribFest19
September 27, 2019
Progress Texas staff are taking on #TribFest19 and making sure folks know about flipping Texas in 2020.
LIVE: Flipping Texas at #TribFest19
September 27, 2019
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chat about flipping Texas in 2020 at #TribFest19.
Texas progressives can break the statewide lock of redistricting in 2020
September 26, 2019
We can avoid another 10 years of racial gerrymandering lawsuits and skewed political representation by electing progressives to the Texas House.
There’s no excuse for Texas to be the most uninsured state in the nation
September 18, 2019
Republican leadership has compounded our state’s health care crisis.
