Eleanor Dearman
@EllyDearman
Texas politics and government reporter for the @startelegram. Say hello/Send tips: [email protected]
Some new details on the hearing format in the House, per @cvasut during today’s redistricting hearing: The first 3 regional hearings are not on a specific bill (map proposal) After those hearings, there will be an additional public hearing on a specific map (if filed) #txlege
A note for North Texans: There's a congressional redistricting hearing on Monday at UT-Arlington. (A hearing on Saturday where members of the public can testify virtually will also be focused on DFW). More here: star-telegram.com/news/politics-… #txlege
The first #txlege special session committee hearing on redistricting is about to start. Here's what to know and how the process works. Read more: star-telegram.com/news/politics-…
A note for North Texans: There's a congressional redistricting hearing on Monday at UT-Arlington. (A hearing on Saturday where members of the public can testify virtually will also be focused on DFW). More here: star-telegram.com/news/politics-… #txlege
New: In a FB post, @VoteGiovanni says he will not seek re-election in 2026. #txlege facebook.com/share/p/16XG8G…?
NEWS: Gov. @GregAbbott_TX tells me he wants to BAN intoxicating consumable THC products in Texas: "The only hemp product that's going to be out there is non-intoxicating hemp, which is below 3 milligrams of THC." Story tk via @impactnews #txlege
House gavels out for the day. Up next this week: committee hearings, including on redistricting. #txlege
Lawmakers gavel in for the special legislative session. #txlege
Lawmakers gavel in for the special legislative session. #txlege
Have been out of the office for a few weeks on my honeymoon, but back in Austin and ready for the start of the special legislative session. Tips? Want to say hi? Email [email protected]. #txlege
Background here: star-telegram.com/news/local/for…, story by @copycopeland
Bo French’s words do not reflect my values nor the values of the Republican Party. Antisemitism and religious bigotry have no place in Texas. I am calling for the immediate resignation and replacement of @BoFrenchTX as @tarrantgop Chairman. #txlege sacurrent.com/news/north-tex…
And Nate Schatzline drops out of the race, seeking re-election to the House seat he currently represents: #txlege
A new entry in the race for Texas’ SD-9: Leigh Wambsganss #txlege
A new entry in the race for Texas’ SD-9: Leigh Wambsganss #txlege
.@NateSchatzline announces bid for SD-9 after @KHancock4TX heads to the TX Comptroller’s office. #txlege
.@GregAbbott_TX vetos SB3, which would have banned consumable hemp products in Texas. Background: star-telegram.com/news/politics-… #txlege
Greg Abbott on possible Fort Worth ISD takeover: ‘I would expect good results’ Read more: star-telegram.com/news/local/edu…
Will Texas Gov. Greg Abbott veto a THC ban in Texas? There are people on both sides of the debate with concerns that need to be looked at, he said. Read more: star-telegram.com/news/politics-… #txlege
Updated with comments from Gov. Greg Abbott during an interview with reporters this morning. Here's what he said on the deployment of Texas National Guard troops ahead of protests. star-telegram.com/news/state/tex…, w/ @JakeHarris4
NEWS -- TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICANS will meet again THURSDAY on the congressional map. As NYT reported, W.H. exploring changing the lines to try to win more seats in 2026. TRUMP WORLD will have representation in this meeting. punchbowl.news/archive/61025-…
Yesterday, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court adopted @PILFoundation Map 7 after a majority of the 214 speakers said they wanted to keep the current map. Republicans say it's a necessary step to keep Tarrant County conservative-led. Here's the story: star-telegram.com/news/politics-…
Announcement follows Rep. Tinderholt’s Monday announcement that he was retiring from the Texas legislature:
I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner Pct. 2 which would allow me to continue to serve the public while also fulfilling my goal of being home with my wife and children! You can read my full release below!
.@reptinderholt didn’t rule out running for another elected office, in an interview with the Star-Telegram. “I’m just going home to be with my family and figure it out from there,” Tinderholt said. Full story: star-telegram.com/news/politics-…
Rep. Tony Tinderholt announces his retirement from the Texas Legislature. He plans to finish out the remainder of his term. #txlege