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January 23, 2026 3:29 PM
Power players, new ventures, agency news, and more
That’s all
there really is to say about the weather at this point as we wait to see just
how bad the ice storm will be. No doubt the Metroplex will get the worst of it
but there are some reports that some areas on the High Plains could be blanketed
with up to 2 feet of snow. A couple of inches is more likely, though.
Driving in
snow is one thing. Driving on black ice is another. When the authorities start
to say things like “just stay off the roads,” please do that. Some campaign events
may have to be canceled or postponed. That’s frustrating, I know, as early voting
is approaching in the election of consequence in Texas. But everyone will suck
it up and get right back to their work once things have thawed out, probably by
midday Monday.
Because
many of you might be iced in for a day or two, the Quorum Report Radio
podcast is an extended edition this week to help pass the time. The links to
subscribe are on the QR homepage. You can listen to that then binge watch your
favorite TV show while you cook up a pot of Harold Cook’s chili. The
recipe is in the Daily Buzz.
There’s
also some significant career news to share with you as we roll on through
January. People on the Move is the most efficient way to let Texas
Capitol folks know what’s up with a new job, promotion, or all new
business. Send the scoop anytime to ksbraddock@gmail.com
and use POTM in the subject line. Thanks so much.
Here’s the
latest edition of People on the Move.
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January 23, 2026 9:00 AM
Lowe has previously dismissed similar allegations; the police union says he “lied about his business dealings two years ago, and he continues to lie about them today.”
The police
union in Fort Worth is slamming a North Texas lawmaker over fresh allegations
that he’s made money off of pornographic and gambling
websites.
Rep. David
Lowe, R-North Richland Hills, hasn’t commented but in the past has
dismissed similar allegations lobbed at him during previous primaries.
This time
around, Lowe’s critics are pointing to a report laying out the allegations in great detail.
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January 23, 2026 8:45 AM
"I know what it means to fight for my life...in the Senate I will fight for yours"
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January 22, 2026 5:30 AM
In Senate District 9 special that’s coming down to the wire, Rep. Talarico pushes Democrats online saying “this is the most important election you might not know about” while Lt. Gov. Patrick takes to the airwaves to rally the GOP base: “I’m very concerned about this election”
Editor’s
note: Reporter James Russell in Fort Worth contributed to this article – SB
DALLAS-FORT
WORTH – In the Year of Our Lord 2026, it might surprise some observers in
Austin that the staying power of conservative talk radio is still undeniable in
GOP politics across Texas. Even though voters are indeed inundated with social
media messages on Facebook and Twitter, the AM dial
is still very often king when officeholders and candidates are trying their
best to reach some of the staunchest conservative voters at key moments.
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January 21, 2026 6:00 PM
Subscribers
can check out the polling memo.
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January 21, 2026 5:46 PM
Keep in mind these numbers include voters who said they would definitely, probably, or lean this way: Roy at 49%, Sen. Huffman at 10%, Sen. Middleton at 9%, and Reitz with 6%. The poll of 800 "likely" GOP primary voters was conducted in December
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January 21, 2026 5:42 PM
You can
check it out via Brandon Alderete, Director of Political Affairs, right here.
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January 21, 2026 5:38 PM
With a deep freeze coming and lots of you planning to be stuck at home, it’s time to share his recipe once again
In several
meetings along the campaign trail this week, it was mentioned that “staying
home and making chili” is probably the plan for many of you this upcoming weekend
as Texans from Dallas-Fort Worth all the way down through Austin, San Antonio,
and Houston brace for icy conditions and temperatures that are expected in the
teens. North Texas should see the worst of it, but it’s always best to be
prepared wherever you are.
As you head
to the grocery store to stock up tonight or hopefully tomorrow at the latest,
some of y’all had asked how I make my chili at home. The
answer is I base it loosely off the final known recipe of our dear departed
friend Harold Cook, who passed away in 2022. I know, it’s been longer
than I thought, too.
Over the years,
Harold’s chili recipe evolved – just like his thinkin’
on several issues. He’d often make big batches at his place out in Marathon,
where he hosted friends and told old war stories about Texas politics. After he died, a friend said
the very last text message she had received from Harold was a response to an inquiry about the latest iteration of his chili recipe.
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January 21, 2026 2:20 PM
The governor did not keep it positive about Sheets. Instead Abbott went after Commissioner Miller, saying he's corrupt and noted Miller voted for in-state tuition for undocumented students when he was a Texas House member. Every Republican voted that way that year at the request of Gov. Perry, by the way. And a correction: Commissioner Miller has not commented on this.
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January 20, 2026 5:38 PM
HDC Chair Wu said “We broke quorum because Governor Abbott held flood victims hostage for his intentionally racist map designed to steal the voices of millions of Black and Latino Texans...breaking quorum is a constitutional right, and we will use every tool available to challenge these fines.”
Check out
the letter that went out from House Administration right here.
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January 20, 2026 5:32 PM
A mail piece went out from Sands’ state level PAC in support of Ashby; he later issued a statement saying “my position is clear. I oppose gambling in Texas. My campaign has nothing to do with casino-backed mail or outside groups pushing gambling, and I reject these deceitful campaign tactics attempting to misrepresent my position.”
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January 20, 2026 11:25 AM
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January 19, 2026 5:17 PM
Cornyn fired back, arguing Paxton is incompetent and questioned whether the "bogus" move amounted to "an illegal, in-kind contribution to his campaign" from his government office: "Inquiring minds (and the Federal Election Commission) want to know”
On Martin
Luther King Jr. Day, of all days, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and
Sen. John Cornyn – locked in a Republican US Senate
primary – spent their time sparring over the issue of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion.
That was
after Paxton’s office took a direct shot at the senior senator, arguing in a
strange legal opinion that Cornyn allowed DEI “to flourish” for years in Texas.
Cornyn was
quick to call the allegation “bogus.”
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January 19, 2026 4:59 PM
The poll promoted by the Huffines camp suggests he’ll be in a runoff regardless of whether it’s against Hancock or Craddick
A new poll
out from national pollster Chris Wilson shows former Sen. Don
Huffines has a commanding lead in the race to snag the GOP nomination for
Texas Comptroller.
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January 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Several sources connected to campaigns that were expecting funding from TLR will now not receive that backing
At least
three challengers to Texas House GOP incumbents who were expected
to receive the financial backing of Texans for Lawsuit Reform
will now not receive it, Quorum Report learned Friday night.
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January 19, 2026 8:56 AM
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