Daily Archives: July 31, 2026

July 2026 campaign finance reports: Senate and Congress

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We have our finalized field for Congress, managing to avoid a catastrophic outcome in what is now one of the better-funded races, and we’re seeing a decent amount of activity across the board. The April 2026 reports are here, the … Continue reading →

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The 2021 election isn’t quite finished yet

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Amazing. A recent court ruling invalidating an amendment to the Texas Constitution could complicate Harris County’s plan for financing the Toro District and send ripples through a network of little-known taxing districts the county formed prior to the ruling. The amendment, which … Continue reading →

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City’s minority business contracting program ruled unconstitutional

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This is bullshit. A federal judge has ruled Houston’s minority-owned business contracting program unconstitutional and blocked the city from “using racial preferences” in awarding public contracts as affirmative action programs come under fire nationwide. A white couple from Spring sued the city in … Continue reading →

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