Pro-Trump, MAGA Republican Mayra Flores and Former Democrat, Biden DOJ Attorney Eric Flores, Face off in Texas House Race

With Republicans holding a razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, the White House is focusing on retaining seats and targeting those Democratic representatives who are perceived as vulnerable in the 2026 midterm election cycle, including Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D), who narrowly defeated former Rep. Mayra Flores by 2 percentage points last cycle. READ MORE

Jasmine Crockett Introduces Free Speech Act of 2025

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has introduced the “Free Speech Act of 2025,” which aims at blocking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from being used as a political weapon by any presidential administration. READ MORE.

Former Rep. Erica Lee Carter: "My late mother, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, always said: 'In times like these, we must think bigger and consider something greater than ourselves.' That's why I've decided not to enter the 2026 Democratic Primary for Harris County Judge."

Aaron Reitz: "The Texas AG race is Reitz vs. Roy: Trump's 'true MAGA attorney' v. egomaniacal MAGA-hater who Trump called a 'very unpopular' RINO."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "I'm demanding answers from UNT for kicking a student out of class for denouncing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. UNT has protected terrorist sympathizers and punished the brave student who stood up to the radical mob. It must answer for its apparent negligence."

Rep. Chip Roy: "There is an organized attack on our safety and security by the left. We're calling on the @HouseGOP to expose it and stop it."

Jasmine Crockett Introduces Free Speech Act of 2025 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has introduced the “Free Speech Act of 2025,” which aims at blocking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from being used as a political weapon by any presidential administration.

Sen. Adam Hinojosa Delivers Ten Commandments to Texas Classrooms — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas State Senator Adam Hinojosa (R) announced the completion of the first phase of a districtwide initiative to deliver Ten Commandments posters to public school classrooms.

Pete Sessions Says Political Congressional Divide Reflects Broader Problem — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON- U.S. Representative Pete Sessions (R) says the sharp partisan divide in Congress is a reflection of broader divisions across the country.

Ronny Jackson Links Radicalization to Left-Wing Rhetoric — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Texas Congressman and former White House physician Representative Ronny Jackson (R) joined Newsmax host Rob Finnerty to discuss last week's assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Chip Roy Targets Leftist Influence on Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Congressman Chip Roy (R) has announced the formation of a select committee aimed at investigating the money, influence, and coordination behind far-left groups that he says are undermining the rule of law in America.

House Passes 'Clean' Continuing Resolution, Congress Reacts — By Texas Politics' Grayson Bakich — The House of Representatives has just passed a continuing resolution (CR) that prevents a government shutdown for seven weeks and now heads to the Senate. Members of Congress have taken to social media to express their thoughts.

Jasmine Crockett Introduces Free Speech Act of 2025 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Pro-Trump, MAGA Republican Mayra Flores and Former Democrat, Biden DOJ Attorney Eric Flores, Face off in Texas House Race— By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres —With Republicans holding a razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, the White House is focusing on retaining seats and targeting those Democratic representatives who are perceived as vulnerable in the 2026 midterm election cycle, including Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D), who narrowly defeated former Rep. Mayra Flores by 2 percentage points last cycle.

Texas A&M President Mark Welsh to step down from his position — From KCENTV.com

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina