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Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss why Trump lagged behind Biden in a recent FOX poll and if Texas is a battleground state.

Join Congressional candidate Mike Siegel (TX-10) & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on ending police violence, expanding health care, flipping the district & more!

Join Texas House District 94 candidate Alisa Simmons & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on ending police violence, health care, flipping the Texas House & more!

Progress Texas Advocacy Manager Diana Gómez joins Telemundo Austin to discuss Governor Abbott's disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and what he should do now.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss recent polling that shows Biden catching up to Trump in Texas.

 Tune in for a conversation about the effect policing and restrictive state policies are having on Black lives in Texas, how folks in Austin, Dallas, & Houston are responding & organizing, and what their calls to action are for folks & elected officials across the state.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss whether local officials should supersede Gov. Abbott when it comes to responding to the COVID-19 spike.

Democratic Strategist Joe Deshotel joins FOX 7 to discuss what "Defund the Police" really means: reimaging public safety and redistributing resources to departments better equipped to handle things like homelessness and truancy.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Texas Public Radio to discuss the recent Texas SCOTUS ruling on vote-by-mail during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss recent national polling that shows Biden leading Trump by 10 points and what it means for the November elections.

Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy joins FOX 7 to discuss what concerns are top-of-mind for workers as Texas begins to reopen.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss Trump's Twitter feud with Obama and how poorly Trump has handled the COVID-19 pandemic.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss Fauci's warning about reopening too quickly and how Texas can avoid going backward by following the guidelines and fostering cooperation between the state and local officials.

This leaked audio reveals that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott knew reopening his state early would lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases — he went ahead and reopened the state anyways.

Join Texas Railroad Commission candidate Chrysta Castañeda & Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer for a live discussion on the ongoing campaign, Texas energy, our climate crisis, leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, & more!

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the aftermath of Wisconsin's election and why it is important for all Texans to have access to vote-by-mail to ensure their safety and health.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss Judge Sulak's court order expanding vote-by-mail and why it is the right decision.

John Cornyn’s response to this pandemic has been shameful. Texans deserve better.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how the coronavirus will impact the Texas economy and what policies are needed to stave off the worst impacts.

Common Cause Deputy Director Amanda Gnaedinger joins FOX 7 to discuss why voting took so long on Super Tuesday and how Texas can prevent voting delays in November.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins Now This to discuss the Texas primary, flipping Texas, and what issues matter most to Texas voters.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Cheddar Business to discuss the impact Biden's endorsements will have on Super Tuesday and Texas' Senate race.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KXAN to discuss the Progress Texas/PPP polling results and what Texans are telling us about the Democratic candidates and the issues.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the results of a recent Progress Texas/PPP poll asking likely Democratic voters who our nominee should be and how Bloomberg is impacting the race.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss how Senator Kirk Watson's resignation will impact Austin and Travis County.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the Texas Senate race and how he sees things going as we head into the primary.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KXAN to discuss Texas' upcoming primary, on March 3rd, as well as potentially reforming the primary calendar by replacing Iowa and New Hampshire with Texas

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss tonight's State of the Union and why Texas Representative Veronica Escobar is the perfect person to speak for Texan values

 Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, MJ Hegar, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the voting rights lawsuit happening in San Antonio and why Texas should implement online voter registration.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss why Democrats are disturbed by the rules being used for the Senate impeachment trial.

Progress Texas Senior Advisor Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss why Governor Abbott's decision against resettling refugees goes against Texas values and is facing opposition from across the political spectrum.

 Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer met with The Angry Tias and Abuelas of the Rio Grande Valley about the Remain in Mexico program and their work to offer dignity to asylum seekers.

Texas Democratic Party Communication Director Abhi Rahman joins KVUE to discuss impeachment and how Senators Cornyn and Cruz are doing everything they can to defend Trump.

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Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmyer joins KVUE to discuss the articles of impeachment, why the process is vital, and how Congress will complete their legislative agenda.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Spectrum News to discuss if it is possible to re-order the Democratic Primary in the future - even though it will be difficult to make those changes.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss why voter registrations and Trump's abnormal number of visits to Texas show that he is wary of losing the state in 2020.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Democrats in Congress have laid a strong case for impeaching Trump and why Trump needs to be held accountable by the American people.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 to discuss whether Trump will decide to testify in-person during the impeachment inquiry.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss Trump's impeachment proceedings, and how they impact Texas. 

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, Amanda Edwards, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.

 Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer break down what's on the ballot for our 2019 Election.

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.

Every Texan should be a 2019 voter! Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the 2019 election.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins CBS Austin to discuss how progressives are building power in Texas, especially in suburbs, ahead of 2020.

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the fourth Democratic Debate and the impeachment inquiry.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Gov. Greg Abbott needs to put his money where his mouth is to help the statewide issue of homelessness, and how progressives are building a diverse, broad base.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news and the pattern of corruption surrounding Trump.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news. We must allow the process to play out!

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about how a majority of Texans support the impeachment inquiry, and so should John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news and why Americans deserve to know the truth.

Progress Texas Communications Manager joins students and activists at the University of Texas at Austin for National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 5, 2019 election.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss why Congress should begin impeachment proceedings immediately.

We made our message loud and clear during the Houston Debate and we're going to keep saying it: Texas is a battleground state!Texans are ready for a change and in 2020, we're placing our bets on a bluer Texas.

Progress Texas Executive Director joins debate-goers at Texas Southern University ahead of the 2019 Democratic Debate in Houston, TX.

 Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Hill.TV to discuss our latest Special Report: Flipping Texas in 2020.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Donald Trump's newest challengers ahead of the Houston Democratic Debate.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Texans will be watching for candidates to debate gun reform in Houston.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss progressives' plan for Flipping Texas in 2020.

Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest polls and what Texas Democrats are watching for in Presidential candidates.

 ALEC is not welcome in our government, in our communities, or in our state. And this week, hundreds of activists let them know.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss strategies that Democratic Presidential candidates can take going into 2020.

Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the possibility of a recession and gun reform plans, and their effect on the 2020 election.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss the latest Texas Republican scandal and what an investigation of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen looks like.

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles spoke with News Radio 1200 - WOAI about ALEC's visit to Austin, and why the corporate-funded group shops around model legislation.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Congressman Joaquin Castro's tweet sharing who is funding Donald Trump, and why Trump supporters are upset.

Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense joins KVUE to discuss what measures of gun reform are needed in Texas.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss how the NRA and gun lobbyists have exploited Texas and leveraged lawmakers to stop gun reform.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the second Democratic Presidential Debate and what candidates should focus on.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the second Democratic debates, and what candidates need to do to stand out. 

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how the GOP has ignored evidence from the Mueller Report, and what comes next.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the 2020 elections, including Wendy Davis for Congress and John Cornyn challengers.

Join Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer and Common Cause Texas' Southwest Organizer Amanda Gnaedinger as they discuss gerrymandering in our state.

Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joins KVUE's Texas Face Off to speak the truth about our immigration policies and reiterate that seeking asylum is a legal right.

Join Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Wesley Story as they discuss the importance of the 2020 census, including the latest Supreme Court decision.

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's latest executive order to have U.S. Departments share citizenship data, instead of adding a question to the 2020 census. 

Texas Republicans are trying to take away our health care. Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joined KVUE to discuss indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans' obsession with taking down the Affordable Care Act without a replacement plan. 

 This is a statewide issue – as the population of Texas has grown, so has our homeless population. Our cities continue to struggle with tackling homelessness causes and Texas leaders, like Governor Greg Abbott, have not done their due diligence in addressing this public health concern.

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KXAN, along with Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia, to discuss Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke's performance and sparring during the first Democratic debate.

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.

Every Texan should be counted in the 2020 census, but conservatives prefer to harm Texas’ federal funding and representation in Congress in an attempt to intimidate immigrant families from participating. 

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the recent polls showing Donald Trump and John Cornyn struggling in the state.

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's approach to impeachment proceedings, and what could happen heading into 2020.

 Sarah Wheat, Chief External Affairs Office at Planned Parenthood Greater Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the negative health care effects of Senate Bill 22.

Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List, joins KVUE to talk about what Texans can expect to see for the 2020 election and months leading up to it.

Constitutional Attorney Justin Nelson joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Trump's threats of tariffs on Mexican imports, and how they would negatively impact Texans.

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director of Progress Texas, joined KVUE to talk about the end of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session. 

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.

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to discuss the anti-abortion legislation being tossed around in committees mimicking the Alabama abortion ban, and more.

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and who can take credit for the growing economy these past years (hint: not Trump). 

Tara Pohlmeyer and Charlie Bonner break down why we're against the omnibus Senate Bill 9, which would slow down our voting process in Texas. There’s still time to TAKE ACTION. 

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the dangerous Senate Bill 9, or “Slow Down The Vote" Bill.SB 9 is simply designed to keep those in power in power.

Tara Pohlmeyer, our Communications Associate here at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss the bill that blatantly attacks anti-LGBTQIA+ residents, as well as big bills we’re watching as session winds down.

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to talk about the Republican tax scheme that would raise sales taxes working-class Texans to reduce property taxes for the rich.

Glenn W. Smith, Senior Strategist at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Congress should hold Trump's Attorney General, William Barr, in contempt of Congress for lying to the American public.

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss Marijuana decriminalization that overwhelming passed in the Texas House. Joe Moody’s House Bill 63, which if made into law, would treat possession of one ounce or less of marijuana like a traffic ticket by lowering the penalty from a Class B to a Class C misdemeanor.

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director for Progress Texas, and Zenén Pérez, Advocacy Director for the Texas Civil Rights Project, discuss the latest victory of Texas voters and the GOP's attacks on the right to vote.

Tara Pohlmeyer, our Communications Associate here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ridiculous proposal to include the immigration question on the Census engineered to purposely intimidate and undercount the population of Texas. In 2020, everyone should be counted without the fear of migratory repercussions.

Glenn Smith, our Senior Strategist here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the Mueller report and what a potential impeachment procedure would look like for the country. The president was NOT exonerated by the report and must be held accountable by Congress. 

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss SB 2’s status in the legislature. Raising the sales tax under the pretense of relieving property taxes hurts public services like our first responders, police force, and public spaces but only for big cities.

Our Advocacy Director, Sam Robles, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the necessity of getting the Paid Sick Leave legislation passed in support of the decisions that cities, like Austin, have already made.

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the DCCC and Texas' new status as a battleground state.

Mario Carillo, with America's Voice, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Beto's momentum in the 2020 race as well as what he's gotta do to be the people's choice.

Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to discuss the Trump's administration latest scare tactic that once again fails Texans and will hurt the state's economy.

Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the monumental impact that a border shutdown will have on the economy and our citizens abroad.

Rep. John Bucy fighting to expand Medicaid to fill the coverage gap and increase access to quality healthcare for all Texas families.

Lisa Goodgame with the Cover Texas Now coalition joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the urgent need for affordable health care for all Americans, as well as the reflection that will have in 2020 voter turnout.

Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the presidential candidates in the race as well as what the future like now that Texas is a battleground swing state.

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the medicinal marijuana reform bills introduced in the legislature and the many efforts of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to ignore the needs of Texans.

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Beto O’Rourke’s $6.1M raised during his first 24 hours as a candidate and the powerful Democratic field that will face-off Trump in 2020.

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director for Progress Texas, joins KVUE to talk about how the President and his proposed budget will rob Americans from education funding and Medicare access.

Join us as Sam Robles, Advocacy Director, and Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate, discuss International Women’s Day, abortion access, and women taking back power!

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, discusses the Texas Senate's unanimous decision to give teachers raises and the "For the People Act" from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Lloyd Doggett.

Manny Garcia, Executive Director, of the Texas Democratic Party, joined Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss next steps for blocking Trump's fake national emergency.

Our Executive Director Ed Espinoza joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss what Michael Cohen's testimony means for Trump and the ongoing investigations surrounding him.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a resolution Tuesday to try and block Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the southern border. Trump's actions are an overreach of his power and illegal. 

 Progress Texas and more than 30 organizations call for Senate Democrats to block David Whitley’s nomination for Secretary of State. We need an official who will respect and protect the right to vote as our state’s top election official.

 Trump's border emergency declaration is unconstitutional, unnecessary, and harmful to border communities. Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer spoke to KVUE about why we're continuing to say: #NoBorderWall.

Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer discuss the border “emergency,” voter suppression, and Black History Month. 

Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer joined KVUE to talk about this week in Texas politics, including the March for Truth in El Paso, how we don't need a border wall, and why David Whitley shouldn't be confirmed for Secretary of State.

The Texas Senate nominations committee is still deciding if they should recommend Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, receive a full Senate vote. Whitley should not be confirmed.

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined Amanda Gnaedinger of Common Cause Texas to discuss Texas voter suppression and the confirmation of Gov. Greg Abbott’s nominee for Secretary of State on Thursday.

The Texas Legislature will be addressing property taxes and school funding during this session, all while Texas conservatives are trying to limit voting by using bad data to justify suppressing the right to vote of naturalized citizens.

"I don't know any children that are creating a national emergency at our border," says Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi. 

We should let the bipartisan committee do its job and keep Americans in mind, not the President’s demands. We need comprehensive immigration reform as soon as possible.

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia and Travis County GOP Executive Director Spencer Davis about the president's dropping approval ratings and if those numbers could help fully flip Texas.

We’re discussing the government shutdown, border wall, indictment, and #txlege. Join us to find out ways you can take action in Texas! 

Donald Trump should end this government shutdown and work on a real immigration reform solution, rather than using federal works and DREAMers as pawns. Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay joins KVUE's Face Off to discuss the impact of Trump's government shutdown.

On this MLK Day, we take a closer look at race relations in our country. FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talked to Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about race relations in America and the work we still have to do.

Gobernador Abbott entra en su segundo terminó con más presión de los votantes de Tejas. Abbott ganó esta elección con solo 13.3 puntos de los votos, eso significa que más jóvenes, gente latina y afro americanos, y gente que viven en nuestras ciudades grandes como Austin, San Antonio, Dallas y Houston – están votando.

Best of the Week LIVE: Tune in as we discuss the latest progressive wins and ways to take action. 

Live from the Capitol: Our Advocacy Director Sam Robles discusses what to expect during the 86th Legislative Session.

 The federal government has been shut down for three weeks. A border wall would do nothing to enhance border security, and would simply be a symbol of anti-immigration rhetoric and racism for the Trump Administration.

Republicans have yet to come up with an alternative to the Affordable Care Act that covers pre-existing conditions. 

Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado discusses the special election with Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak. 

Michael Flynn continues to cooperate in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, as more information becomes public. There is no greater act of patriotism than seeing this investigation through.

 President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade deal that would replace NAFTA.

Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss immigration reform, current issues at the border, and what the President should do. 

 The Trump Administration is renewing calls for a border wall, after border agents fired tear gas at a group of migrants, including women and children, near the border on Sunday. FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about the events.

Thank you for joining us on a historic night for Texas. We brought you analysis, interviews, and hot takes from the Texas Democratic Party’s event in Austin, TX.

Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss the upcoming midterm results on just before polls close on Election Day.

Democrats have stepped up to the plate across the state for affordable health care, healthy public schools and more. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses the U.S. House and Senate opportunities for Democrats with Tariq Thowfeek from the Texas Democratic Party and Matt Mackowiak from the Travis County GOP.

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas about the President's political stunt days before the midterm elections.

Because of their inaction, Republicans have undermined public education and failed our children. Texas needs a fighter who will stand up for our kids. Vote Mike Collier for Lt. Governor.

With early voting in full swing, Democrats are turning out now more than ever to make a positive change for the future of Texas. KVUE talks to Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Communications Director Andy Hogue about Trump's recent rally in Houston and his inaccurate statements.

Midterm elections typically have low voter turnout but, not this year. Monday was the first day of early voting in Texas and voters camped outside of polling stations in order to cast their ballot early. In Travis County alone, more than 10,000 people voted Monday.

Ahead of the midterm elections, statistically Democrats will regain control of the U.S. House, and possibly the Senate, if they turn out and vote.

As Beto O'Rourke grows his name recognition, he's proving that his campaign is one for all Texans to come together behind, while Ted Cruz's camp inspires fear.

Partisan politics have no place in the Supreme Court of the United States. We had a moral obligation to fight against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. What's next? "We'll have to beat them at the polls year after year after year in a sustained and aggressive offense."

Voters are concerned about issues like health care, immigration, and their property taxes—issues that aren't being addressed by current leadership. We will hold our elected officials accountable on Nov. 6.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss the Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz U.S. Senate race on KVUE.

Progress Texas partnered with the nonprofit Deeds Not Words to help register voters for the Nov. 2018 election on National Voter Registration Day.You can verify your registration and find more information at https://govotetexas.org.

Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke faced off in the first of three scheduled debates, leaving the people of Texas as winners with a first impression of the candidates, true to form.

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss postponing the vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after the sexual misconduct allegation.

FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talks to Travis County Republican Party Executive Director, Gary Teal and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas about the possibility of the president pardoning himself.

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and, Glenn Smith from Progress Texas about migrants facing political opposition.

This freshman from Austin High School had some powerful words for politicians who care more about NRA money than children's lives. "Until politicians are brave enough to change their unmoving stance on gun control and take an F-rating from the NRA as a badge of honor, I won't feel safe."

It’s 2018, and women on average have to work through April to earn what men on average earned in 2017. For women of color, the wage gap is much wider. Learn more & take action here --> www.whenisequalpayday.com

Texas Democrats have turned out in full force for the primaries.Early voting numbers show about twice as many Democrats have already cast a ballot compared to the number that came out in 2014 during the previous non-presidential cycle.Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talks about Democratic voter turnout this 2018 Texas Primary Election.

Honoring African American leaders of the Texas Legislature — progressive champions who fight for Texans year in and year out. Watch as they stand up for voting rights, LGBTQ equality, healthcare, and against racism and white supremacy this past legislative session. #BlackHistoryMonth

Thanks, Sid Miller, for giving us credit on keeping corrupt politicians like you in check.Yours truly,Progress Texas

Our executive director discusses why we must demand change or tragedies like Sutherland Springs will keep occurring.

1.8 million new voters showed up in Texas last year, and those new voters overwhelmingly supported Democrats. If they are motivated to come out in 2018, then Democrats could pull off a surprise here.

Watch how Texas Senator John Cornyn treats this brave DREAMer. Disgusting. Footage via United We Dream

President Trump has ended the program that protected millions of DREAMers from deportation.

This man is the author of Texas' latest abortion restriction. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

For Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry addressing the state's maternal death crisis is a personal issue – she nearly died while giving birth to her daughter. 

State lawmakers came back to the Capitol yesterday to take up Gov. Greg Abbott's twisted special session agenda. On the agenda - attacking the rights and lives of Texans. Again. So let's dive into what makes this session especially messed up.

Even the Faith & Freedom Coalition is tired of hearing Ted's voice. Watch Ted get played off in the middle of his speech (20-second mark).Even the Faith & Freedom Coalition is tired of hearing Ted's voice. Watch Ted get played off in the middle of his speech (20-second mark).

On the last day of our regular legislative session, amidst a peaceful protest to resist racist “show me your papers” SB 4, Tea Party Republican Matt Rinaldi of Irving told a group of Latino lawmakers he called ICE to deport the protestors. And it didn’t stop there. Rinaldi — who barely hung onto his seat in 2016 — also threatened to “put a bullet in one of his colleague’s heads.”

Texas Rep. Donna Howard stood up for women's reproductive freedom and delivered a sincerely moving speech against a cruel bill that would force 'fetal burial' and effectively ban abortion after 13 weeks. "We can sit here self-righteously and decide that we always know best for every person. But we do not."

This session, Republicans in the Texas Legislature filed A TON of anti-abortion bills — 39 to be exact. That’s more restrictions they want to pile on top of the mountain of barriers already on the books.

During a debate on 1 of the 39 anti-abortion bills Texas GOP lawmakers proposed this session, State Representative Carol Alvarado called out their anti-abortion agenda for what it is.

Texas legislators and survivors of sexual assault are working to bring an end to sexual assault on college campuses throughout the state.X

Have you seen Senator Ted Cruz? He seems to be avoiding his constituents at any cost. But Texans are not the type to be ignored.

With 2018 in front of them, Democrats are trying to create a message that will win them seats in Congress and later the keys to the White House. Here to discuss what is left to do in the next 18 months is GOP consultant Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas.

Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke was in Austin over the weekend making a push for the U.S. Senate. He plans to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in November 2018. But can a Democrat win in Texas?

Watch 5 clips of brave testimony against the anti-immigration, Senate Bill 4, from the Senate hearing. Despite overwhelming opposition, Texas Republicans in the Senate passed the bill on to the House. Now we wait for a Texas House to take up the bill. 

Non-partisan analysts with the congressional budget office have released their report on estimated costs and projected coverage for the GOP's proposed healthcare plan. Our own Glenn Smith weighed in on the issue. 

On the first day of debate on the Texas House floor, Rep. Rafael Anchia (D- Dallas) took to the mic to deliver an incredibly powerful speech blasting Texas Republicans’ anti-immigrant agenda.  Watch his response to an amendment that would have barred Child Protective Services payments to any caregivers who are undocumented immigrants.

"You should know by now, the resistance is emboldened too." Lucy Stein, our advocacy director, brought the heat in her testimony against 3 anti-abortion bills in the Senate yesterday.

Texas Muslims gathered at the Capitol to meet with legislators for an advocacy day. Thousands of peaceful protectors of all faiths stood in solidarity. #nobannowall

Hot on the heels of his failed jaunt on Dancing with the Stars, former Governor Rick Perry is taking center stage again today. The follow-up to his slapstick Cha-Cha routine: a confirmation hearing to be Trump’s Secretary of Energy, naturally.

Republicans are hoping to dismantle the Affordable Care Act as soon as possible. Glenn Smith from Progress Texas explains why that's probably a bad idea... 

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas officials passed a rule to require burials or cremation for embryonic and fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage.

Texas Republicans have already started filing some really bad bills. We need your help to kill the bad bills and pass the good ones. Join us in the fight.

The GOP wants the Texas Supreme Court to take away employee benefits for married same-sex couples in Houston.

The Progress Texas team took to CNN and local affiliates of Fox and ABC to talk about the first presidential debate of 2016.

For 40 years, politicians have used the Hyde Amendment to deny coverage for abortion care for those who are struggling to get by. To learn more about the diverse movement to end Hyde visit AllAboveAll.org

This election cycle is getting dumber by the day, with claims questioning Clinton's health and now questioning the motives of the Clinton Foundation. Glenn and Ed defended the Clinton Foundation and drew a contrast with a candidate like Clinton who associates with humanitarians versus a candidate like Trump with close ties to Putin and Russia.

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Obama's directive on bathroom rights for transgender students in public schools. Lucy Stein, the advocacy director of Progress Texas, discusses the injunction

Our Deputy Director Phillip Martin discusses a new poll finding Rick Perry could beat out Ted Cruz in a showdown for US Senate – a lose-lose situation of course.

Last week was a bad one for Donald Trump, not so for his opponent, Hillary Clinton. She continues to lead in national polls and is even extending it in battleground states.

Ed Espinoza joins ABC's Point-Counterpoint to discuss Trump's sinking campaign.

Ed Espinoza joins ABC's Point-Counterpoint to discuss the latest from the presidential trail post-conventions.

Glenn Smith joins ABC's Point-CounterPoint to recap Hillary Clinton's historic night at the DNC convention.

Donald Trump says he hopes Russian hacks Hillary Clinton’s email, essentially advocating for foreign cyber espionage.

Ed Espinoza joins CNN live from Philadephia to talk about the DNC Convention.

We won big today, y'all! But our fight for abortion access isn’t over.

Our tribute to the awkward, the weird, and the downright creepy moments of Ted Cruz's campaign. Never forget. Visit Cruzwatch.com

Cruz lost New York big – embarrassingly so. Beginning of the end?

Is Cruz a better option than Trump? Let's hear what they have to say on immigration.

Our Ag Commissioner is at it again: Sid Miller got a "Jesus Shot" using taxpayers' dollars. This isn't Jesus with a gun – it's a controversial drug only available from one guy near Oklahoma City. Good grief.

In 2013, Texas lawmakers passed a law that has since closed more than half of the state’s abortion clinics. A new study proves just how harmful this law really is.

During our SXSW marijuana panel, we announced a new study on the economic impact of marijuana laws in every Texas county. You can donate to the study at www.progresstexas.org/marijuana.

John Cornyn says he doesn't think any SCOTUS nominee deserves a hearing - but he was singing a different song just a few years ago.

We filed an official complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division about a Ted Cruz mailer that appears to violate Texas law. No candidate is above the law, not even Ted Cruz.

On the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, hundreds of Texans rallied at the state Capitol to fight back against the mounting restrictions placed on abortion access.

Last night, President Obama delivered a powerful final State of the Union address to the country. Here are our highlights. 

As in years past, it was damn near impossible to narrow this list down to just 10. But we managed, and you can be sure that each of the fine folks who made the cut more than earned this dishonorable distinction.

Texas Senators are delaying justice for thousands of people by refusing to submit judges for Obama to nominate. The presidents wants to do his job. It's time for Texas Senators to do theirs.