Texas Voters split on Redistricting

Texas Democrats and Republicans have been at war over the GOP’s effort to add five congressional seats, and it appears that voters are split on their redistricting effort. READ MORE.

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Some Democrats ended their political temper tantrums after cowardly fleeing the state. We held the line, and they folded. I will continue litigating and investigating the scheme to abandon Texas and will fight to hold those behind the unlawful quorum break accountable."

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "I'm proud to stand with my Texas House Democratic colleagues against Trump and Abbott's power grab. The time to fight for our democracy is NOW. We won't give up -- we've only just begun."

Texas DPS: "Heads up, Texas: @TxDPS is rolling out a new driver license design. Starting today, Texas driver license and identification cards will have a new look. The new card design includes increased security features and is made of tamper-resistant polycarbonate material that is difficult to reproduce. Previously issued cards are still valid until their new expiration date."

Governor Abbott Press Office: "Texans want -- and deserve -- lower property taxes. Senate Bill 9 would have capped how much cities and counties can raise property taxes without voter approval. Democrats ran away and turned their backs on this critical issue. Now, it's time to deliver this relief for Texans."

Texas Voters split on Redistricting — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Democrats and Republicans have been at war over the GOP’s effort to add five congressional seats, and it appears that voters are split on their redistricting effort.

Paxton Expands Legal Action Against O'Rourke-Backed Group — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has obtained a modified temporary restraining order (TRO) against Powered by People, a political organization affiliated with former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke (D), blocking it and its partners from transferring funds or property out of the state.

Thousands Protest Republican-Backed Redistricting Plan at Texas Capitol — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — More than 5,000 people gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest a Republican-led redistricting effort backed by President Trump (R) and Governor Greg Abbott (R). The proposed maps, which could give Republicans five additional U.S. House seats, have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and voting rights advocates.

Cornyn Praises $1 Billion USDA Investment to Fight Screwworm Threat in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) on welcomed a nearly $1 billion federal investment announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins (R) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) to combat the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS), a parasite threatening livestock across the southern United States.

Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Jobs Dip Slightly Amid Ongoing Industry Growth — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Jobs in Texas’s upstream oil and natural gas sectors fell by 1,400 in July, following a revised loss of 1,500 in June, the Texas Oil & Gas Workers Association (TXOGA) reported. Despite recent monthly declines, year-to-date growth remains positive with 4,300 new upstream jobs added so far in 2025.

Terraflow Energy Unveils Major Storage Expansion — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Terraflow Energy, which is a year-old energy storage startup based in Katy, has unveiled major expansion plans to reshape how Texas handles the surging power demands of artificial intelligence.

Gas Demand Drops at Two Major LNG Export Plants — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Two of the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities reported sharp declines in gas demand this week, raising questions about potential outages or maintenance at key sites.

Texas Voters split on Redistricting — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

How a conservative academy could become Texas' newest city — By Ricardo Delgado for San Antonio Express-News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina