State Rep. Celia Israel announces run for Austin mayor
Former Austin mayor and Democratic state Sen. Kirk Watson has also expressed interest in running for the position, as has City Council member Kathie Tovo. Two candidates have formally announced their candidacy: Jennifer Virden, a Realtor and former Austin city council candidate, and Erica Nix.
Texas GOP's voting restriction bill passes key House vote
Texas has become the latest Republican-dominated state to advance sweeping new limits on voting, despite no evidence of any problems with last yearโs vote and a coalition of state and federal officials calling the 2020 presidential election the most secure in history.