Who Is Running Again Konni Burton

Historically cherry-red Tarrant County diversified in the last decade. Now Republicans are trying to separate upward its voters of colour.

Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, said the maps were drawn "race-bullheaded." Simply Democratic Sen. Beverly Powell, whose commune would be turned into a majority-Republican district, said they're an attempt to deny voters of color their voice in elections. Full Story

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Texas constabulary made more than than $50 million in 2017 from seizing people'southward property. Not everyone was guilty of a criminal offence.

past Edgar Walters and Jolie McCullough Dec. seven, 2018

Law enforcement leaders say civil asset forfeiture is a necessary tool for fighting crime, only several lawmakers see it as a violation of Americans' civil liberties. Texas legislators are poised to take upwardly the issue one time again in 2019. Full Story
Democrats Nathan Johnson and Beverly Powell defeat land Sens. Don Huffines and Konni Burton in Texas midterm

by Alex Samuels Nov. 6, 2018

Burton and Huffines were ii of three Republican senators in districts where more voters backed Democrat Hillary Clinton over Republican Donald Trump in 2016 or where the president had a narrow winning margin. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich: Burton/Marjorie Kamys Cotera: Huffines/Laura Skelding: Huffman
In Texas Senate, Republicans fighting to hold on to supermajority

by Alex Samuels Sept. 13, 2018

While the Texas Senate will remain Republican-dominated, the party could lose its ability to move legislation out of the chamber without the support of whatever Democrats. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich: Burton/Marjorie Kamys Cotera: Huffines/Laura Skelding: Huffman
Analysis: Don't count your (Democratic) chickens until they're elected

by Ross Ramsey Aug. one, 2018

Texas political eyes are watching for Republican weaknesses and Autonomous chances in two or three state Senate districts. But the tables could exist turned in a fourth, where Democrats have ruled for ages. Full Story

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Analysis: The Texas Senate's Republican supermajority, on the bubble

by Ross Ramsey Apr xx, 2018

The November general elections are still ahead, but they won't past themselves decide all of the important spots in the Texas Legislature. Watch the empty chairs — they tin be almost as of import as the occupied ones. Total Story

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In this Texas Democratic primary, the Clinton/Sanders divide still lingers

by Sydney Greene Feb. ix, 2018

One of the two women running in the Autonomous primary to unseat land Sen. Konni Burton backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. The other backed Bernie Sanders. Remnants of that dissever from 2 years ago can be found in their electric current lucifer-upwards. Full Story

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State Sens. Westward and Burton call for "due procedure" in colleagues' harassment allegations

by Emma Platoff Dec. xv, 2017

Watch the full video of our conversation in Dallas with state Sens. Konni Burton and Royce West. Or check out our recap below. Full Story
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton retiring after graphic photo posted online

by Abby Livingston and Claire Allbright Updated: Nov. 30, 2017

U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, the longest-serving Texan in Congress, announced that he is retiring after a tumultuous week. Full Story

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Civil asset forfeiture debate pits property rights advocates against Texas police enforcement

by Johnathan Argent March 3, 2017

Critics say the procedure deprives citizens of belongings without due process. Constabulary enforcement officials say they are stopping criminal offence. Full Story
Trump target or not, Burton has carved unorthodox path

by Patrick Svitek Feb. 11, 2017

Sen. Konni Burton's Senate career has been marked by a willingness to go her own manner. Full Story

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Video: A Conversation about the Business Climate

past Evan Smith April 30, 2016

At our iv/29 symposium on the Texas economy, I talked virtually the land's business organization climate with state Sen. Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, Bill Hammond of the Texas Association of Business, Greg LeRoy of Skillful Jobs Showtime, and state Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas. Full Story
Video: How Conservative Was the 84th Session?

by Texas Tribune Staff Oct. 23, 2015

Here's video of our "Really, How Conservative Was the 84th Session?" panel from Oct. 17 at The 2015 Texas Tribune Festival. Panelists included State Sens. Paul Bettencourt and Konni Burton and state Reps. Stephanie Klick, Matt Rinaldi and Jonathan Stickland. Full Story
Video: New Senators on Transportation

past Evan Smith Dec. 11, 2014

At our 12/11 conversation, incoming Texas Senators Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Van Taylor, R-Plano, talked about the need for and possible sources of greater transportation funding. Full Story
Video: New Senators on Border Security

by Evan Smith Dec. 11, 2014

At our 12/11 conversation, incoming Texas Senators Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Van Taylor, R-Plano, talked about what the next legislature should handle the outcome of border security. Total Story
Video: New Senators on the Two-Thirds Rule

by Evan Smith Dec. 11, 2014

At our 12/xi conversation, incoming Texas Senators Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Van Taylor, R-Plano, talked well-nigh the likely fate of the sleeping accommodation'southward two-thirds rule. Total Story
Video: A Conversation with Three Incoming Senators

past Evan Smith Dec. 11, 2014

Total video of my 12/11 conversation with three incoming members of the Texas Senate: Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Van Taylor, R-Plano. Total Story
Video: What the Tea Party Wants in the 84th Session

by Ayan Mittra Dec. 5, 2014

Here's video of our 84th Legislature preview session on what the Tea Party is seeking. Panelists included state Sens.-elect Paul Bettencourt and Konni Burton, state Rep. Jeff Leach, land Rep.-elect Matt Rinaldi and state Rep. Jonathan Stickland. Full Story