Texas Politics Newsletter
Andrew White, son of former Texas Governor Mark White, announced that he is joining the 2026 Democratic primary for Texas governor. This marks White's second bid for Texas Governor after losing the 2018 Democratic nomination to Lupe Valdez. READ MORE.
Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump's border czar was caught on tape taking a $50,000 bribe. Then Trump's DOJ covered it up. Homan must resign. Congress must investigate who was involved in this massive scandal. Anyone who committed crimes should be prosecuted."
Rep. Wesley Hunt Press Office: "Another violent attack on a Texas ICE facility. Multiple people have been shot as they were unloading detainees. Sending prayers to all those injured in this attack."
Former Rep. Colin Allred: "Heartbreaking day for our city. Lives were lost here in Dallas, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families."
Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas fully supports ICE. Both the Texas Dept. of Public Safety and& Texas National Guard work closely with ICE. This assassination will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants. We will work with ICE & the Dallas Police Dept. to get to the bottom of the assassin's motive. We will offer ICE additional support to assist their operations."
Andrew White Enters 2026 Texas Governor's Race — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Andrew White, son of former Texas Governor Mark White, announced that he is joining the 2026 Democratic primary for Texas governor. This marks White's second bid for Texas Governor after losing the 2018 Democratic nomination to Lupe Valdez.
Multiple People Shot in Dallas ICE Facility — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A shooting has been reported at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas. The shooting left three people wounded, and the shooter has reportedly taken his own life.
Greg Abbott Unveils $26 Million Infrastructure Investment — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $26 million in funding for critical infrastructure projects in the Rio Grande Valley. The funding is focused on improvements to regional airports and water systems.
John Cornyn's LETITIA Act Targets Mortgage Fraud by Public Officials — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has outlined the goals of his newly introduced LETITIA Act in a recent op-ed published in the Washington Examiner. The bill seeks to target public officials who commit financial fraud, including mortgage, tax, and bank fraud.
Andrew White Enters 2026 Texas Governor's Race — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer — From Live 5 News
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