TX Attorney General Candidate Aaron Reitz: "I welcome Joan Huffman to the race for Texas AG. The liberals now have their candidate. While I agree w/ her that our nominee should have seen the inside [of] a courtroom, her attack on me as a 'young' politician is totally misleading: w/ my hairstyle, I could be at least 70. I will not exploit for political purposes my opponents' youth & inexperience!"
Lt. Governor Candidate & State Rep. Vikki Goodwin: "Yay, Pooja! I can attest to how hard you work and that you know the ins and outs of the legislature, having worked as my chief of staff since 2021. Good luck on the campaign trail! HD 47 will be lucky to have you as our Representative."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Congratulations to @RepRobertGarcia for being elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let's get the American people the accountability they deserve."
Rep. Chip Roy Press Office: "Cut Spending. Shrink the Deficit. Cut Taxes. Reform Medicaid. Repeal the Green New Scam. Lead."
Rep. Green Introduces Article of Impeachment Against Trump — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Al Green (D) has introduced an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump (R), accusing him of abusing presidential powers by launching unauthorized military strikes against Iran.
Joan Huffman Enters Texas Attorney General Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Senator Joan Huffman (R) has officially entered the race for Texas Attorney General, becoming the latest Republican to seek Texas’ top legal position. If elected, state Senator Huffman would become the first woman to serve as attorney general in Texas’ history.
Sen. Cruz, Cornyn Lead GOP Criticism of Biden’s Mental Acuity and Border Policies — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a Senate committee hearing Tuesday examining former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity while in office, top Republicans accused the administration and its allies of concealing Biden’s cognitive decline for political gain. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) led the charge, arguing that both Democratic officials and the media put power above constitutional duty.
Pooja Sethi Announces Texas House Bid — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Pooja Sethi (D), the former chair of the Travis County Democratic Party and current chief of staff to State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D), has officially launched her campaign for Texas House District 47. The seat represents parts of western Travis County.
Representative August Pfluger Sees Energy Agenda Gaining Momentum Pending Passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative August Pfluger (R-TX), representing one of the nation’s premier oil and gas producing districts, expressed cautious optimism about the future of President Trump’s energy agenda in an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo.
Representative Pfluger Warns of Terror Threats Tied to Border Security Gaps — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) detailed his efforts to block foreign adversaries and terrorist sympathizers from entering or remaining in the United States during an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. Pfluger stressed the importance of a secure border and improved tracking of individuals on terror watchlists.
Rep. Green Introduces Article of Impeachment Against Trump — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Texas Tech officers injured; suspect dead in shooting — By Grace Beene for KLBK
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