The Latest Breaking News from Craig Goldman

Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 27, 2024

Cheers, jeers and long-walk fears: Lottery decides freshman office spots - Roll Call

In politics, as in life, a lot comes down to luck. And every two years, that plays out at the House’s office lottery.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2024

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2024

Political novice Brandon Gill seeks to be Trump’s biggest advocate in Congress

Rookie candidate Brandon Gill won the Texas GOP primary to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess. But some Republicans spent big money to keep him away.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2024

Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff

State Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea are competing to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger. Brandon Gill won the GOP nomination to replace Michael Burgess.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024

State Rep. Craig Goldman announces run for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s North Texas seat

Goldman chairs the Texas House Republican Caucus and has served in the House since 2013.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2023

Texas Senate approves bill that would let prosecutors pursue murder charges in some fentanyl deaths

House Bill 6 has widespread bipartisan support and is one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities. The legislation now heads back to the lower chamber.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2023

Protesters decry stalled fentanyl test strip bill; Texas House passes get-tough criminal penalties

Stuck in committee, the test-strip legislation has support from Gov. Greg Abbott and bipartisan lawmakers, who see it as a way to save lives.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 27, 2023

Former Top Lawmaker on Grid Reforms Becomes Power Company Lobbyist

The ex-chair of a powerful Texas House committee claims he’s found a way around an untested revolving door law

Texas Observer · Dec 20, 2022