Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat in 2026 Texas AG Race

Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "As predicted last week, ex-Biden staff will be taking the 5th over and over again because they knew Biden was in severe mental decline and were taking executive actions on his behalf that are wholly impermissible. This is a massive scandal in which countless Democrats and the national media were co-conspirators."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "ICEblock isn't just an app; it's a threat to our ICE agents' safety. It helps criminal aliens evade justice, risking the lives of those enforcing our laws. We must act swiftly to investigate this reckless tool and safeguard our officers."

Texas Agriculture: "Due to the recent disaster, some propane tanks may have become displaced or stranded. The Texas Propane and Gas Association (TPGA) is actively working to mitigate hazards related to these orphaned propane tanks. If you have located an orphan propane tank or cylinder that has been displaced due to flooding, do not touch. Immediately contact the Propane Hill Country Response Team. A response team will be dispatched without delay. It is important to report orphaned tanks and ensure that they are handled only by qualified personnel. Please call the Propane Hill Country Response Team at 1-888-407-7672."

Texas Democrats: "Donald Trump is using Texas as the blueprint for other states to follow in order to protect his slim majority. & Greg Abbott is his obedient servant. Why is our Governor letting Trump's priorities take precedent over flood relief?"

Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat in 2026 Texas AG Race — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has launched his campaign for Texas Attorney General, becoming the first Democrat to announce a run for the open seat. With Republican incumbent Ken Paxton vacating the office to challenge Sen. John Cornyn, the 2026 race marks the first open statewide contest for Attorney General in over a decade.

Paxton Questions Cornyn's Q2 Fundraising Numbers — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) U.S. Senate campaign is challenging the fundraising claims made by Senator John Cornyn (R) this week, accusing the incumbent Republican of inflating his second-quarter numbers and misleading the public.

FBI Arrests Marine Veteran Wanted in Attack on ICE Detention Center in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Federal agents arrested 32-year-old Benjamin Song, ending an 11-day manhunt for the Marine Corps veteran accused of taking part in a coordinated attack on law enforcement at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

Rep. Van Duyne Defends “Big Beautiful Bill,” Calls for More Spending Reforms — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R) defended her support for the “big, beautiful bill,” highlighting key provisions she says benefit Texans, while acknowledging ongoing concerns and the need for follow-up reforms.

Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat in 2026 Texas AG Race — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors — By Rachel Wolf for Fox News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina