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Governor Abbott Announces Special Election for Texas' 18th Congressional District
Governor Abbott Announces Special Election for Texas' 18th Congressional District — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued a statement announcing that a special election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to fill the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District. This seat was left open following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Rep. Brian Harrison Calls for Removal of Speaker Burrows — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative Brian Harrison (R) has introduced House Resolution 823, seeking to remove Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) from his leadership position. The resolution comes after a contentious series of events, including Harrison’s motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair being denied and his microphone being cut off during a legislative session. In his resolution, Rep. Brian Harrison accuses Speaker Burrows of misconduct, breaches of trust, and violations of the Texas Constitution.
Lawmakers Differ Over Press Responsibility in ‘Signalgate’ — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Every second administration has a controversy that looms over it, and for the Trump Administration, it could be “Signalgate.” As the controversy casts a shadow over the incumbent presidency, lawmakers on Capitol Hill weighed in on whether journalists have an ethical responsibility to withhold classified information when it could pose a threat to national security.
Nearly 60 House Members Condemn Trump's Election Executive Order — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — The Congressional Voting Rights Caucus Co-Chairs recently led nearly 60 House members in sending a letter to President Donald Trump (R) for his "unconstitutional" executive order relating to American elections. The lawmakers in the House contend that Trump's Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections executive order includes "illegal overreach" and denies equal access to people of every race, gender, or financial status.
Iran and US to Host Nuclear Negotiations in Coming Days — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Despite escalating tensions, Iran and the US will soon meet to discuss the former’s nuclear weapons development.
Rep. Money Slams 'Radical Agenda’ in Proposed State Budget — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Brent Money (R) is voicing strong opposition to the proposed 2025-2026 state budget, accusing House leadership of abandoning conservative principles in favor of a “radical agenda” that expands government and dismisses Republican values.
Texas Lawmakers Push for Clarity in Abortion Law with New Bipartisan Bill — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan bill aimed at clarifying the state's near-total abortion ban, which has raised concerns among healthcare professionals about when they can intervene to protect a woman's life without facing legal consequences. The proposed measure seeks to address the ambiguity in the law, particularly when a pregnant woman faces life-threatening complications.
More Obesity Treatment options Needed — By Julie Hoffman, Chair of Advocacy of American Diabetes Association — Arizona is in the midst of a public health crisis, with over two-thirds of our population classified as overweight or obese. In our Medicaid program alone, over one-third of beneficiaries have obesity. When so many Arizonans struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, we see higher healthcare costs for everyone, thousands of premature deaths each year, reduced labor force participation, and reduced earnings for those who struggle with overweight or obesity.
Paxton Launches Investigation Into USA Fencing — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation into USA Fencing after the organization disqualified female competitor Stephanie Turner for refusing to compete against a transgender athlete. The decision, according to Attorney General Paxton, may constitute a violation of Texas consumer protection laws, and his office has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to gather documentation related to the incident.
Cruz to Foreign Countries: 'Cut a deal' With U.S. on Tariffs Immediately — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke on his "Verdict" podcast about the latest tariffs that have been implemented against countries worldwide. The Texas senator shared that he has heard from foreign governments concerning President Donald Trump's (R) tariffs and that his advice to them is to deal with the U.S. immediately, as he believes America sits in a position of strength.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Election for Texas' 18th Congressional District — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock — By Jamie Stengle for AP News
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
