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Patrick Announces Re-Election Bid, Trump Endorsement

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) has officially declared his candidacy for re-election in 2026, vowing to continue advancing the “most conservative agenda in Texas history.” Lt. Governor Patrick made the announcement this week, highlighting recent legislative victories and sharing President Donald Trump’s (R) endorsement. READ MORE.

State Rep. Wes Virdell: "If we are not going to abolish property tax, we need to at least make the property tax based on the land value only before improvements. People should not be financially punished with a tax for improving their own property."

Texas HDC Vice Chair Rep. Mihaela Plesa: "Our Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhood schools are shutting their doors thanks to [Governor Abbott's] budget cuts... disrupting the ties that these neighborhood schools have built over generations."

State Rep. David Spiller: "Proud to have voted with the Texas House to pass a strong conservative budget. This budget makes fiscally responsible investments that will benefit HD 68 and all Texans."

Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump wants to shift the news off his tariffs economic disaster, so he's deploying the military into our own country and targeting immigrants. Insane, an abuse of our military power, and true to form."

Patrick Announces Re-Election Bid, Trump Endorsement — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) has officially declared his candidacy for re-election in 2026, vowing to continue advancing the “most conservative agenda in Texas history.” Lt. Governor Patrick made the announcement this week, highlighting recent legislative victories and sharing President Donald Trump’s (R) endorsement.

Paxton Pursues Senate, but Who Will run for Attorney General? — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — With Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) entering the Senate race to oust Texas Senator John Cornyn (R), Texas now looks for its next attorney general. One candidate has already announced his candidacy, and more are expected to follow.

Texas Senate Approves Creation of Homeland Security Division within DPS — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a move aimed at streamlining state security operations and improving preparedness, the Texas Senate approved a measure that would create a dedicated homeland security division within the Department of Public Safety.

Mexico and US at Loggerheads Over Water Rights — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US agreed to a series of water-sharing actions over certain waterways, such as the Rio Grande.

Dan Patrick Announces Re-Election Campaign Following Trump Endorsement — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) officially announced his campaign for re-election in 2026 following an endorsment from President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to a conservative agenda and highlighting legislative accomplishments during the current session.

Veasey Introduces Bill to Build, Upgrade Sports Facilities Nationwide — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Todd Young (R-IN), and Representatives Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) have introduced a bill to improve upon and update the facilities for youth sports programs nationwide. The bill would allow communities to be eligible for federal grants to improve their sporting infrastructure through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Patrick Announces Re-Election Bid, Trump Endorsement — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows — By Reuters in Mexico City for The Guardian

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.