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Bobby Cervantes, an Austin-based reporter for the Houston Chronicle, covered the 2012 presidential election and technology for Politico in Washington, D.C. He has also reported for NBC News, The Texas Tribune, the San Antonio Express-News and the Amarillo Globe-News.

Featured Statements

Rafael Anchia
stated on April 20, 2017 in a tweet:

"How many federal rulings have NOW found intentional discrimination by #Txlege since 2011? 6."

By Bobby Cervantes • June 14, 2017
Sylvia Garcia
stated on January 5, 2017 in a press release:

Says that in Texas, it’s "already illegal to enter a bathroom to harm someone."

By Bobby Cervantes • February 1, 2017
Annie's List
stated on November 30, 2016 in a press release:

Even "though men comprise 49% of the population, they hold 80% of the lawmaking power in the Legislature (144 of 181 seats)."

By Bobby Cervantes • December 6, 2016
Ted Cruz
stated on October 26, 2016 in a rally for a Colorado U.S. Senate nominee:

"There is long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices."

By Bobby Cervantes • November 23, 2016
Dan Patrick
stated on October 17, 2016 in a press release titled “Lt. Governor Unveils Faith-Based Initiative on Foster Care Children,”:

"Several elected state officials have opened their homes to children in need of loving families."

By Bobby Cervantes • October 28, 2016
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
stated on September 21, 2016 in a tweet:

Says that compared to direct sales by manufacturers, consumers "save avg of $500 per car sold through franchised dealer model."

By Bobby Cervantes • October 18, 2016
Paul Bettencourt
stated on August 24, 2016 in a press release:

Says a change in law he carried stopped a $100 million tax increase in the Dallas school district.

By Bobby Cervantes • September 23, 2016

Texas economy falls from No. 3 to 21 in rankings, probably due to oil slump

By W. Gardner Selby • March 28, 2017