Republican Party of Texas Chair Abraham George: "Open primaries are like letting Eagles players choose the Cowboys' quarterback - it makes no sense. So why on earth would Republicans let Democrats decide who represents us on the November ballot? This is our team, our values, our future. Let Republicans pick Republican nominees - period."
Team Cornyn: "The first five months of the Trump Administration are yielding results: jobs, a better economy, and border security. Senator @JohnCornyn is proud to have voted with President Trump 99% of the time."
Attorney General Ken Paxton: "I'm demanding that the City of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies in violation of state law."
State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "Greg Abbott wasted $3 billion of our tax dollars on a bullshi* 'wall' for his border propaganda."
Texas Ranks 45th in Patriotism, Despite Strong Military Ties — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas has long projected a proud image of American patriotism, but according to WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of the most patriotic states, the Lone Star State lands at a surprising No. 45 out of 50.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Landmark $20 Billion Water Infrastructure Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 into law, launching what he called the “largest investment in water in Texas history” during a ceremony at SIMFLO, a water infrastructure company.
Texas Senate Unites to Condemn Political Violence — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Texas Senate Republican and Democratic Caucuses have joined forces to issue a statement condemning political violence following the fatal shooting of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark. State Senator John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, were also injured in the shooting.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Nuclear Waste Storage Site in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The U.S. Supreme Court rejected legal challenges to a temporary nuclear waste storage site near Texas’ border with New Mexico, handing a victory to the federal government in a decadeslong struggle over the disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
Gerdes Announces Re-Election, Trump and Abbott Endorsements — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has announced his re-election campaign. In his campaign announcement, the Texas Republican also touted endorsements from President Donald Trump (R) and Governor Greg Abbott (R).
Texas Ranks 45th in Patriotism, Despite Strong Military Ties — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
North Texas small business' flags, flagpoles installed at White House — By Adam Fullerton for Fox 4 News Dallas-Forth Worth
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