Robert Downen | The Texas Tribune

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by groups that support expanding abortion access. John Devine was poised for victory.

It’s the latest backlash over Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French’s online behavior.

From cutting social services to changing election rules, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare has pushed his far-right agenda with an uncompromising approach.

The Texas governor used his time on the Republican convention stage to praise Trump on border security and to challenge the Democratic president.

The venue also canceled, but Fort Worth city officials demanded it still host the event. True Texas Project blamed public backlash on “woke attacks.”

The event in Fort Worth is billed as a 15th anniversary celebration for True Texas Project, which for years has worked with Attorney General Ken Paxton, Sen. Ted Cruz and other prominent Republicans.

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. Fifty-seven people were arrested.

The Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton over his impeachment.

Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged.

Rinaldi has served as GOP chairman since 2021.