Governor Greg Abbott (R) today announced a $40 million commitment to support long-term housing recovery in Kerrville and surrounding areas following the devastating July 4th floods. Governor Abbott made the announcement alongside the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which is managing the distribution of the funds. READ MORE.
Gun Owners of America: "We are proud to endorse Rep. @chiproytx for TX AG. A steadfast defender of the Second Amendment with an A+ rating, Roy has never backed down in the fight for freedom. Texans deserve a warrior. Texans deserve Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General."
Former Rep. Colin Allred: "John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are dead weight on Texas. They've sold out working families to serve Greg Abbott and their DC bosses, and the only thing they care about is protecting their own power. Texans deserve leaders with a backbone -- not corrupt cowards rigging the system."
State Rep. Venton Jones: "Fined $10K for quorum break. And I'd do it again in order to protect the rights of my constituents."
State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Texas must ELIMINATE PROPERTY TAXES."
Governor Abbott Announces $40M for Kerrville Long-Term Flood Recovery — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) today announced a $40 million commitment to support long-term housing recovery in Kerrville and surrounding areas following the devastating July 4th floods. Governor Abbott made the announcement alongside the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which is managing the distribution of the funds.
Ken Paxton Files Brief Seeking Removal of 13 House Democrats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted a merits brief to the Supreme Court of Texas as part of his legal effort to declare vacant the seats of 13 Democratic legislators who left the state in 2021 to break quorum during a special legislative session.
Allred Campaign Cites Early Momentum in Senate Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Former Rep. Colin Allred (R) is presenting himself as a formidable contender in the Texas Senate race, demonstrating resilience and momentum that campaign strategists say could make him the strongest general election candidate Democrats have fielded in a generation.
Former Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Retirement from Texas House — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) announced that he will not seek reelection to the Texas House of Representatives. The departure marks the end of an influential and often polarizing decade-long tenure in the Legislature.
Texas at the Center of U.S. LNG Export Boom as 2025 Sets New Records — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have surged to historic levels in 2025, solidifying the country’s role as the world’s top LNG supplier. From January through August, exports climbed 22% year-over-year, totaling 69 million metric tons, or 14.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Governor Abbott Announces $40M for Kerrville Long-Term Flood Recovery — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
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