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Republican lawmaker files bill to allow voters to choose “none of the above”
Houston-area Republican Valoree Swanson filed House Bill 1476 ahead of next year’s legislative session.
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Could ‘None of the Above' be an option on ballots in Texas?
Many voters this election may have been disappointed in their choices. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan reports a proposal in the Texas Legislature wants to give Texans the option of selecting “none of the above.”
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Internal party battles play out in the Texas House
The Texas House Republicans will pick their candidate for Speaker. The House Democrats will vote for their party chairman.
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Battle shaping up in Texas legislature over bipartisan coalition
The Texas House is one of the last remaining bipartisan coalitions in the country, where Republicans and Democrats govern together. This week, we will see a challenge to that tradition in both parties. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan reports on these key votes.
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Lone Star Politics: Dec. 1, 2024
This week, a longtime North Texas election administrator retires. Then, a North Texas Democrat challenges the leadership in his own caucus. plus, Texas is becoming ground zero for the Trump administration. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan brings you Lone Star Politics.
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Cell phones in North Texas classrooms up for debate in Austin in January
The days of students taking their cell phones to class may soon be coming to an end. Lawmakers return to Austin in January when they will debate banning cell phones in public schools.
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Lone Star Politics: Nov. 24, 2024
Texas lawmakers filed hundreds of bills before the next session starts in January, including one to take cell phones out of students hands across the state. The cryptocurrency industry put lots of money into the election, so what does the industry want in return? Plus voting problems during the 2024 election.
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Lone Star Politics: Nov. 17, 2024
On Lone Star Politics, hear from Rep. Julie Johnson and a former Trump cabinet member. Plus, we hear from a Dallas City Councilmember about big changes and the next steps after the election. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.
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Ahead of Wednesday vote, Senator Cornyn aims for majority leader
This week we will find out if a Texan will become one of the most powerful people in the country.
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Three senators look to succeed longest serving Senate Republican leader
Three senators, including Texas Representative John Cornyn, are looking to succeed the longest serving Senate republican leader in history. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announced in February that he would step down from the role, opening the door to a Texan becoming the second most powerful person in the country.
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Texas Democrats seeking answers after Hispanic voters shift to the right in 2024 election
Joseph Morton with the Dallas Morning News tells us about how the shift among Hispanic voters helped Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans run up the score in Tuesday’s election.
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Lone Star Politics: Nov. 10, 2024
On Lone Star Politics, several Decision 2024 developments following Tuesday’s vote. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest of Texas politics. Plus, an interview with Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa just before he decided to resign his position.
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Paxton's picks cement Republicans' hold on Texas' highest criminal court
Attorney General Ken Paxton endorses three conservative candidates, giving Republicans control in Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals.
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First results are unofficial. Here's the legal process after Election Day
A thorough legal process comes after the unofficial results are released by the counties running the elections.
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The election process in Texas doesn't officially end on Nov. 5
Already nine million Texans have cast a ballot during Early Voting. Some expect Election Day to break the Texas record for voter turnout, but it’s not the end of the process. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports we’ll only see unofficial results on Nov. 5.
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Lone Star Politics: Nov. 3, 2024
As we near Election Day, here’s what we know so far from early voting and what may happen Tuesday. Plus, new developments in the death row case of an East Texas man convicted of killing his young daughter roughly 20 years ago. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas...
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Voters to choose three Texas Supreme Court justices
Some voters may not know about a few of the most important races on the November ballot this election. Texans can decide whether to return justices to the highest Texas civil court.
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Voters head to ballot to weigh-in on Texas Supreme Court Justices
The Texas Supreme Court is the highest civil court in the state and voters will get to weigh in on three positions after some controversial rulings. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports.
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Dedicated poll and election workers power through lengthy early vote period
Election workers across North Texas continue to help voters vote early. It’s a key part of a lengthy process that will reach well past election day.
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Pollworkers' duties to continue after Election Day
Election workers across North Texas continue to help voters early vote. It’s a key part of a lengthy process that will reach well past election day. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has more.