TEXAS POLITICS

As critical race theory and mask mandate debates heat up, Texas GOP takes aim at local school board and municipal races

The Republican Party of Texas announced Monday it had launched a new Local Government Committee to work with county parties on backing candidates for nonpartisan local offices.

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Posted 12/7/21

Texas Republicans are increasing their involvement in local races, hoping to do more to influence municipal and school board elections that have turned into political battlegrounds during the …

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