Brad Johnson (@bradj

Brad Johnson

33.3K posts

Brad Johnson

@bradj_TX

Co-founder & Reporter @TXBullpen | [email protected] | Formerly @TheTexanNews | Unfortunately not the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

Austin, TX

Joined August 2013

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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Dec 17, 2025
Here's my new 2026 Texas Races tracker, same as the old one, just in a new location. This is verified with all Dem candidates TDP-approved for the primary ballot. Waiting on the RPT's final list, but the R side will be largely the same. #txlege
docs.google.com
2026 Texas Races, Brad Johnson (bold=filed)
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Aug 7, 2025
.@Burrows4TX just sent a memo out to House reps saying that quorum-breaking members must pick up their pay in person via check, no direct deposit allowed for absent reps. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Jan 28, 2025
On @KenPaxtonTX: “The crowd erupted into loud applause as Paxton said, ‘The second thing we need to do, and I might play a role in this, is replace John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate.’” #TXSen
Key Trump ally to decide on possible run against leading Republican in 'next couple of months'
From foxnews.com
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
May 9, 2025
SB 17, banning hostile nations from buying Texans land, passes 85-60. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Jun 23, 2025
.@GregAbbott_TX has vetoed SB 3. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Dec 7, 2024
The @TexasGOP just passed a resolution to censure any R House member who doesn’t support Cook for speaker. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Nov 15, 2021
Breaking: Texas Rep. @RyanGuillen (D-Rio Grande City), has switched his party affiliation to the GOP. He makes the announcement alongside @GovAbbott, @DadePhelan, @MattRinaldiTX, @CatParksTX, @TXGOPCaucus chair @JimMurphy133, & other House Republicans. #txlege
Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
May 2, 2025
.@DadePhelan’s office door: #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Jul 9, 2024
.@DanPatrick just now at a presser in Galveston: "CenterPoint will have to answer for themselves if they were prepared and positioned. The state was positioned and prepared. I'll tell you whether I'm satisfied or not when I have a full report on where their crews were [and] how
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Mar 20, 2025
Don’t see that every day: @brianeharrison just called a POO on approps subcommittee recommendations arguing that the formal meeting did not follow House rules because it was held in the Ag Museum with no camera footage. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Jul 9, 2024
Utility crews staged this morning in Southeast Texas and I’m told they’re still waiting for direction from @CenterPoint. The CP spox said earlier they’re still in the damage assessment phase of response. (Photo taken about an hour ago.)
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Dec 11, 2024
The Fort Bend County GOP just adopted this resolution (with some tweaks on the fly) threatening censure against @GatesforTexas and @StanKitzmanTX if they vote for a non-GOP caucus endorsed candidate for speaker. #txlege
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Jul 29, 2025
.@jamestalarico has filed a proposal to create an independent redistricting commission in Texas made up of 5 majority party members, 5 minority party members, & four independents. #txlege HB 221: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/891/bi… HJR 28: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/891/bi…
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Brad Johnson
@bradj_TX
Oct 7, 2024
Kim Ogg, Democratic Harris County DA, featured in @tedcruz’s latest TV ad — on her endorsement of the Republican for #TXSen.
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