Texas Economy Drags Amid Trade and Immigration Battle

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that Texas’ economy is slowing as job growth narrows, construction declines and inflation increases. READ MORE.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "90 years after Social Security was signed into law, Trump and MAGA Republicans think 'America First' means coming for the benefits of our seniors."

State Rep. Gene Wu: "Thank you President @BarackObama for joining @TexasHDC members via Zoom and standing with Texas Democrats Today! We are encouraged by your words and remain committed to fighting for democracy, in Texas & across the country."

Rep. Chip Roy: "If you think you need to trade stocks so badly, then leave Congress."

Rep. Wesley Hunt Press Office: "President Trump is the Negotiator in Chief. He is the peace President and he is determined to stop the killing. Trump has put a stop to 6 wars so far and he will not stop there. He will end the war that Joe Biden allowed to happen. Peace will be achieved! Trump in Trump."

Texas Economy Drags Amid Trade and Immigration Battle — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that Texas’ economy is slowing as job growth narrows, construction declines and inflation increases.

Illinois Judge Blocks Texas Warrants for Fleeing Democrats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — An Illinois judge ruled this week that the state will not assist Texas officials in enforcing civil arrest warrants against Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas during the 2025 special legislative session to block redistricting.

Texas House Democrats Signal Return After Halting GOP Agenda — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on GOP-backed redistricting legislation are now planning to return home, declaring that they’ve successfully derailed the first special session and raised national awareness around the issue.

NRG Energy Secures $216 Million for Gas Fire Capacity Expansion — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — NRG Energy is investing in the future of Texas’ power grid with a $216 million loan from the Texas Energy Fund to expand its T.H. Wharton natural gas plant in Houston.

Rubio Says U.S. Ready to Act Against Narco-Terrorists in Western Hemisphere — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — At a recent press conference, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio (R) addressed questions on whether U.S. forces will be involved in operations against drug traffickers and trafficking networks in the Western Hemisphere.

Online Program Managers Empower Latino Students — By Rosa Mendez — Latino students have achieved significant gains in higher education over the past two decades, which is largely due to technological advances. Online learning, specifically, has helped remove barriers and create greater access to more paths to post-secondary degrees. However, despite improvements, Latinos continue to face educational disparities, many of which are the result of socio-economic factors and the digital divide.

Texas Economy Drags Amid Trade and Immigration Battle — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Hispanic Democratic Officials in Texas Plead Not Guilty to Voter Fraud — By Edgar Sandoval and Samuel Rocha IV for New York Times

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina