The party’s executive director, Manny Garcia, and deputy executive director, Cliff Walker, are leaving their posts at the end of the month. Their exits come two months after an election in which Texas Democrats underperformed expectations throughout the ballot.
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Texas Republicans greet Joe Biden’s inauguration with vows to fight his agenda
Some Texas Republicans in Congress called for bipartisanship, but many others criticized Biden’s early policy moves.
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With a Democrat back in the White House, Texas Republicans prepare to go on offense
For the past four years, Texas Republicans have had an ally in the White House. Now they’re readying for the familiar role of conservative counterweight.
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Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th president
With his hand on his family Bible, Biden recited the oath taken by his predecessors, promising to “faithfully execute the office of president of the United States.”
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Texas Capitol to close Saturday, before planned armed protests of Joe Biden’s inauguration
The FBI reportedly warned law enforcement agencies in all 50 states of possibly armed protests after the U.S. Capitol was besieged by pro-Trump rioters.
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Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
Both Cruz and Cornyn confirmed that they will be at Biden’s inauguration next week, even as Cruz continues to spread false claims casting doubt on Biden’s victory.
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U.S. representatives from Texas vote along party lines on resolution asking Pence to remove Trump from office
The historic vote underscores the scale of anger at President Donald Trump for his role in last week’s deadly insurrection at the United States Capitol.
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Joe Biden says Texas voters should oust Ted Cruz in next election
“I think they should be just flat beaten the next time they run,” Biden said, when asked if Cruz and another Republican senator, Josh Hawley of Missouri, ought to step down. “I think the American public has a real good clear look at who they are. They’re part of the big lie, the big lie.”
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Most Texan Republicans in the U.S. House voted in favor of objections to certifying Joe Biden’s win
Congress overwhelmingly voted against an objection by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to the certification of Arizona’s results and another to the results from Pennsylvania.
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Analysis: As Ted Cruz argues for the president, Donald Trump’s supporters are the real prize
The senator from Texas is among legislators questioning the validity of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump. What’s at stake? The hearts of the Republican voters who strongly back the incumbent president.