/tags/texas-democrats Texas Democrats en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:25:52 GMT /politics/2025-04-29/texas-democrats-end-political-standoff-constitutional-amendment-vouchers Democrats had vowed to prevent the passage of any proposed constitutional amendments to try and force Republicans to amend the controversial school voucher bill. Republicans didn't give in. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:25:52 GMT /politics/2025-04-29/texas-democrats-end-political-standoff-constitutional-amendment-vouchers Blaise Gainey /texas/2025-01-23/texas-democrats-legislature-committee-rule-change New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber � and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:10:27 GMT /texas/2025-01-23/texas-democrats-legislature-committee-rule-change Blaise Gainey /politics/2024-12-29/remembering-jimmy-carter-the-only-democratic-president-to-win-texas-in-nearly-50-years There are several factors that contributed to Carter’s 1976 victory in Texas, including his "stature as a white Southerner.� Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:05:39 GMT /politics/2024-12-29/remembering-jimmy-carter-the-only-democratic-president-to-win-texas-in-nearly-50-years Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /politics/2024-12-05/texas-democrats-gene-wu-as-chair-speakers-race The party is in the minority, but it’s the leader's job to make sure their voices are heard across the aisle. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:09:59 GMT /politics/2024-12-05/texas-democrats-gene-wu-as-chair-speakers-race Blaise Gainey /politics/2024-11-08/texas-democrats-chairman-resigns-transgender-immigration-election Gilberto Hinojosa, 72, served as the party’s chairman for more than a decade. He resigned after telling The Texas Newsroom that immigration and transgender issues contributed to Democrats� 2024 election losses. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:06:38 GMT /politics/2024-11-08/texas-democrats-chairman-resigns-transgender-immigration-election Lauren McGaughy /politics/2024-11-07/texas-democrats-party-chairman-apologizes-transgender-trans-lgbtq Gilberto Hinojosa, the longtime chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, apologized for saying immigration and transgender rights hurt Democrats at the polls. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:55:36 GMT /politics/2024-11-07/texas-democrats-party-chairman-apologizes-transgender-trans-lgbtq Lauren McGaughy /politics/2023-08-08/texas-democrats-say-biden-is-enabling-abbotts-cruel-treatment-of-migrants-by-not-taking-action Texas Democrats called on the federal government to step up as Texas' state-led border effort draws more scrutiny. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:35:53 GMT /politics/2023-08-08/texas-democrats-say-biden-is-enabling-abbotts-cruel-treatment-of-migrants-by-not-taking-action Julián Aguilar /politics/2023-01-25/texas-gop-lawmakers-want-to-ban-certain-foreign-citizens-from-buying-property-democrats-push-back The bills would ban governments and citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying property in the state. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:29:28 GMT /politics/2023-01-25/texas-gop-lawmakers-want-to-ban-certain-foreign-citizens-from-buying-property-democrats-push-back Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /politics/2022-10-24/former-ann-richards-campaign-manager-says-maintaining-hope-is-key-to-surviving-texas-politics Texas Democrats are hoping to recapture any statewide office for the first time in 28 years in this year's midterm election. Mary Beth Rogers was on the front lines the last time Texas elected a Democratic governor. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:09:00 GMT /politics/2022-10-24/former-ann-richards-campaign-manager-says-maintaining-hope-is-key-to-surviving-texas-politics Jennifer Stayton /politics/2022-07-15/voting-abortion-and-guns-some-of-the-issues-texas-democrats-are-zooming-in-on-ahead-of-november Democrats in Texas feel they have a real chance of winning several big elections in November, including the governor’s race. But delegates want stronger, more cohesive messaging. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:28:11 GMT /politics/2022-07-15/voting-abortion-and-guns-some-of-the-issues-texas-democrats-are-zooming-in-on-ahead-of-november Sergio Martínez-Beltrán