Robert Downen is a senior writer at Texas Monthly. He often focuses on the intersection of politics and religion, particularly in relation to elections, government, and public policy, as well as the influence of religious organizations. His impactful reporting has been featured in various outlets, including the Gilmer Mirror, San Antonio Express-News, and Houston Chronicle.
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Jones joins other right-wing figures whose public conspiracizing has come back to bite them.
By: Robert Downen
The State Board of Education meets this week to vote on a K–12 curriculum some experts warn elevates Christianity over other faiths.
Muslim delegates at the party’s convention faced multiple attempts to eject them from the premises—at one point, they were told to leave the country.
By: Robert Downen
A photo essay from the Texas GOP convention in Houston.
By: Robert Downen
By a vote of TK to TK, the board passed standards that insert a number of biblical readings and Christian themes into the state's history requirements.
By: Robert Downen
Visitors come from across the country to see prehistoric prints at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Locals are fighting to preserve the view.
Bo French was once criticized by members of his party for his offensive posts. Now that he’s the nominee for the Railroad Commission, they’re silent.
By: Robert Downen
Meet Nate Schatzline, the Christian nationalist and former state representative who is helping Greg Abbott manage “election integrity.”
After calling his opponent a vegan freak for months, Paxton is finally pivoting to issues voters care about.
Tim Dunn, once among Paxton’s biggest donors, seemed to pull back from financially supporting the candidate in 2025. A recent campaign-finance report shows he’s finally getting involved in the Senate race.
