Cities and counties throughout the state are preparing for the upcoming general election. One of the foremost topics on voters’ minds is the integrity of their vote: Will the elections be fair? Is there potential for voter fraud? Will all votes get a fair count? To...
Election Law
Rio Grande Valley mayor runs afoul of Texas Ethics Commission
You can’t go any farther south in Texas than Cameron County in the Rio Grande Valley. Back in December of last year, San Benito – one of the fast-growing county’s 18 cities and towns – held a run-off mayoral election. Though Ricardo “Rick” Guerra won the tight race,...
Texas officials debate over absentee voting provisions
COVID-19 is causing issues for Texas voters. As many fear getting sick from lining up at the ballot box, state Democrats and other civic groups want to ease absentee voting restrictions. As a result of a recent lawsuit, Judge Tim Sulak said he would issue a temporary...
Does your plan for 2020 include running for Texas office?
It is that time of year again. The time when people start making goals and plans for the year to come. With the presidential election ahead, more people are thinking about the other seats that will be up for election in 2020.Whether you are considering running for a...
Results of election challenged after missing ballot box found
Election laws are necessarily strict and detailed. Even seemingly minor issues can compromise the legitimacy and accuracy of the process, which is why election officials must be compliant and careful.Unfortunately, people make mistakes. And in the context of an...
Is social media a tool or trouble for your campaign?
Part of a solid campaign strategy involves reaching your constituents where they are. Depending on the people in your area, you may be able to reach people through rallies and door-knocking events, but you may find yourself with a very limited reach.For better or...
Texas voter registration
Campaigning for public office is a long and expensive process. In addition to trying to create a platform that fits your constituency, it takes hours of talking to people and refining your marketing to make sure your message gets in the right hands.Whether you are...
Getting ready for November
There are not a lot of open seats open for election in November, but that does not mean that it is not a critical time for Texas elections. There are several positions all over Texas that are essential for this election-cycle and the future.For those running for...
Dropping out of the race
As we enter the last half of 2019, more people are talking about the 2020 elections. While the more popular conversation tends to be about the presidential election, there are other offices up for re-election in 2020.Running for office is expensive and difficult, no...
The apparent ‘Catch 22’ in the TX property tax rollback debate
Last month, we tried to shed some light on Texas Senate Bill 2 and the efforts underway in the state legislature to reform property taxing power by local municipalities. That post did not take a side on the wisdom of the bill. It only sought to highlight how,...
