https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/renzo-downey/The latest news by Renzo Downey.enWed, 06 Dec 2023 10:05:37 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/06/greg-abbott-vouchers-primary-special-session/Abbott is promising to continue the fight for “school choice” but staying mum on whether that means he will call another special session as he has previously threatened.Patrick Svitek and Renzo DowneyWed, 06 Dec 2023 10:05:37 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/06/greg-abbott-vouchers-primary-special-session/Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin on Nov. 10, 2023.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin on Nov. 10, 2023.Julius Shieh/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/26/ron-desantis-texas-border-mexico/The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive” than the former president’s proposals.Patrick Svitek and Renzo DowneyMon, 26 Jun 2023 15:03:13 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/26/ron-desantis-texas-border-mexico/From left: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, stands next to Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Monday.From left: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, stands next to Republican U.S. presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a visit to the border community of Eagle Pass on June 26, 2023.REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Bealhttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/29/ken-paxton-impeachment-managers/Seven Republicans and five Democrats make up the board of managers who will handle the prosecution in the trial. In the Senate, a committee will recommend rules of procedure on June 20.Patrick Svitek and Renzo DowneyMon, 29 May 2023 16:53:27 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/29/ken-paxton-impeachment-managers/State Rep. Andrew Murr, R-Junction, delivered the articles of impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton to Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw on May 29, 2023.Rep. Andrew Murr delivers the Articles of Impeachment to Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw on May 29, 2023.Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/08/abbott-title-42-press-conference-allen/Abbott announced the deployment of new “Texas Tactical Border Force” units to El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley on Monday and Tuesday.Renzo DowneyMon, 08 May 2023 11:15:10 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/08/abbott-title-42-press-conference-allen/Gov. Greg Abbott greets Texas Army National Guard troops deploying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday to secure the Texas-Mexico border in anticipation of the end of Title 42 later this week.Gov. Greg Abbott greets Texas Army National Guard troops deploying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday May 8, 2023, to secure the Texas-Mexico border in anticipation of the end of Title 42 later this week.Jay Janner/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERShttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/06/texas-legislature-bryan-slaton-investigation/The House General Investigating Committee found that Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The Texas Tribune previously reported on an allegation that he had sex with one of his staff, a woman under 21, and gave her alcohol.Zach Despart and Renzo DowneySat, 06 May 2023 10:02:12 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/06/texas-legislature-bryan-slaton-investigation/State Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, sits at his desk in the House chamber on May 5, 2023.State Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royce City, sits at his desk in the House Chamber on May 5, 2023. Slaton is under House investigation for alleged liaisons with a Capitol staffer.Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/14/bryan-slaton-texas-legislature-intern-investigation/The new details about the allegation stem from the complaint filed against Slaton to the House General Investigating Committee.Renzo DowneyFri, 14 Apr 2023 20:14:55 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/14/bryan-slaton-texas-legislature-intern-investigation/State Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, waits to speak from the back podium on the House floor on Aug. 9, 2021.State Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, waits to speak from the back podium on the House floor on Monday, August 9, 2021.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/21/texas-gov-greg-abbott-school-choice-esa/Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has embraced Senate Bill 8, which will get its first committee hearing Wednesday. But House Speaker Dade Phelan hasn’t made school choice legislation a priority.Renzo DowneyTue, 21 Mar 2023 15:27:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/21/texas-gov-greg-abbott-school-choice-esa/Gov. Greg Abbott high-fives a young supporter Tuesday after delivering a speech at a Parent Empowerment Day event at the Capitol.Gov. Greg Abbott high fives a young supporter after delivering a speech at a Parent Empowerment Day event at the Capitol on March 21, 2023.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune