
Jasper Scherer
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Politics reporter @TexasTribune. Formerly @HoustonChron, @ExpressNews, @NorthwesternU. Email: [email protected]
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http://texastribune.org 05-03-2010 03:48:50
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Depending on how the primaries shake out, looks like a rematch in #HD118, with Rep. John Lujan announcing for reelection the same day as his 2024 Dem opponent. One of the closest battleground #txlege districts in the state


We’re hosting a series of events focused on the 2025 legislative session! On June 13, we’ll join Fort Worth Report for a conversation with Reps. Rep. Mitch Little and Chris Turner about what new laws mean for North Texans. In Arlington & online, June 13. trib.it/W5K3ts


Former Cruz/Paxton aide Aaron Reitz gets a high-profile shoutout as he preps to launch an expected bid for Texas attorney general #txlege

In officially announcing his campaign, Aaron Reitz takes a hard stance, positioning the Texas Attorney General on the frontlines of a fight for the soul of Western Civilization. “If we lose Texas, we lose the Republic.”

In a launch video taking on Tony Gonzales, Susan Storey Rubio says it’s time to “round up” and “deport” career politicians like the GOP incumbent. Gonzales survived his 2024 primary vs. Brandon Herrera by only 354 votes. #TX23


Now that the 2025 #txlege is over, are you wondering how your legislators voted on key bills? I got ya covered! I built a nifty little lookup tool to help you do just that for the Texas Tribune





new via Uriel J. García + Yuriko Schumacher + et al: After El Paso joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged texastribune.org/2025/06/16/tex…


Incredible story today from Rebecca Schuetz: Attorneys representing the Houston Housing Authority filed a legal brief with fake quotes. These lawyers are getting paid $280/an hour with YOUR TAX DOLLARS. houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…




New: Greg Abbott endorses Kelly Hancock in the 2026 comptroller's race...with quite a shot at Don Huffines. #txlege "Third, I endorse Kelly Hancock because I want a candidate who will actually win the election, not someone who has already lost an election to a Democrat."


