Renzo Downey is the Lead Writer at The Texas Tribune. He focuses on government and politics, with a particular interest in regional news, social issues, and the GOP, having previously reported on Florida's political landscape. Renzo's work has been featured in outlets such as The 74 Media, Florida Politics, and Yahoo News.
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By: Renzo Downey, Eddie Gaspar
The race for speaker of the Texas House has narrowed, pitting Beaumont Republican Dade Phelan, who has held the gavel since 2021, against Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, who has emerged as the challenger designated by a group disillusioned with House leadership.
The race for speaker of the Texas House has narrowed, pitting Beaumont Republican Dade Phelan, who has held the gavel since 2021, against Rep....
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By: Renzo Downey, Jasper Scherer
The debate proved combative from start to finish, with Cruz and Allred trading barbs on nearly every issue that came up.
By: Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey
DALLAS — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, sparred Tuesday over immigration, abortion and transgender rights
By: Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, left, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, take part in a debate Tuesday evening hosted by WFAA in Dallas (Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune via POOL Photo)
From our premium politics newsletter, The Blast: A new ad from Rep. Caroline Harris Davila raises eyebrows in what increasingly appears to be a competitive race.
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By: Renzo Downey
From our premium politics newsletter, The Blast: A new ad from Rep. Caroline Harris Davila raises eyebrows in what increasingly appears to be a competitive race.
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By: Renzo Downey, Zach Despart
Gov. Greg Abbott said the House would have enough Republicans to pass school vouchers next year.
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By: Renzo Downey
Hinojosa won the only competitive seat in the Texas Senate this cycle, besting Sen. Morgan LaMantia two years after she narrowly defeated him.
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By: Juan Salinas, Renzo Downey
Turner served in the Texas House for four years and was also executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council in the first Trump administration.
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