Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

With a Democrat back in the White House, Texas Republicans prepare to go on offense

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

For four years, Texas Republicans have had an ally in the White House. Now they’re reading for the familiar role of conservative counterweight.

The Texas lawsuit became a dividing line for blue and red states across the country – and, for Republicans, a test of loyalty test to Trump.

U.S. Supreme Court throws out Texas lawsuit contesting 2020 election results in four battleground states

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing SAISD over its vaccine mandate for faculty and staff.

In new lawsuit, Texas contests election results in Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune December 8, 2020December 9, 2020

Whistleblowers say Texas AG’s office retaliated against them after they reported Ken Paxton

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Rebeca Huddle

Gov. Greg Abbott picks Rebeca Huddle for Texas Supreme Court vacancy

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will not resign his post as the state’s top lawyer after allegations of criminal activity.

Paxton says he won’t resign after accusations of criminal activity by top aides

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Atty Gen. Ken PaxtonAt the Texas Republican Convention at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Friday, June 15, 2018.

Texas AG’s top aides want him investigated on allegations of bribery and other crimes

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

Voting rights groups sue Gov. Greg Abbott over order to close ballot drop-off locations

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune October 2, 2020October 2, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced he was restricting counties to one drop-off location for absentee ballots.

Gov. Abbott limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location, bolstering GOP efforts to restrict voting

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

The Texas Legislature acted years ago to end straight-ticket voting in time for the 2020 presidential contest, but a federal judge reinstated the practice earlier this month.

No straight-ticket voting for Texas’ 2020 election, federal appeals court says

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune September 30, 2020September 30, 2020