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New Poll Shows Declining Support For Republicans in Texas

A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll shows that support for President Donald Trump (R) and Republicans has declined in Texas. READ MORE.

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Senator Ted Cruz: "To all my friends in New York who are not communists; Come to Texas! We love freedom & we're not nuts."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "I wish elected Republicans in Texas spent as much time on PROPERTY TAXES... as they did banning hemp, creating new government agencies, wasting the surplus, funding DEI, expanding corporate welfare, and stealing money from taxpayers to give to liberal Hollywood."

Rep. Greg Casar: "16 million Americans will lose their health care if Republicans pass Trump's budget bill. 51,000+ people will die annually as a direct result. Mitch McConnell says 'they'll get over it.' He should look into the eyes of people who might die and tell them to 'get over it.'"

State Rep. Briscoe Cain: "NYC chose a communist to be their next mayor."

New Poll Shows Declining Support For Republicans in Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll shows that support for President Donald Trump (R) and Republicans has declined in Texas.

Democrat Farmer Wants to Unseat Governor Abbott — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Bobby Cole, an East Texas farmer and retired firefighter, has officially launched his campaign for governor. He is the first Democrat to challenge Governor Greg Abbott (R).

Rep. Arrington Warns Senate Changes Threaten Passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) voiced serious concerns Monday over major revisions made by the Senate to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping legislative package central to President Trump’s second-term domestic agenda. Arrington warned that key changes could make the bill "very difficult to impossible" to pass in the House.

Rep. Brian Babin Defends Trump Amid New Impeachment Effort — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) defended President Donald Trump (R) amid renewed impeachment efforts led by fellow Texan Rep. Al Green (D). The latest resolution, introduced by Green, accuses Trump of violating the constitution’s war powers clause.

Weber Calls for Major IRS Reform Under Commissioner Long — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Former Missouri Rep. Billy Long (R) has been confirmed as the 51st Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Republicans are calling for major reform.

New Poll Shows Declining Support For Republicans in Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas THC ban: Most Texans disapprove of SB3, poll shows — By Adam Fullerton for Fox 7 Austin

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.

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