New Poll Shows Tight GOP Senate Race

A new poll from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows the Texas Republican Senate primary tightening as Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are neck-and-neck for the GOP nomination. READ MORE.

Rep. Troy Nehls: "Military families are turning to food pantries. Federal law enforcement officers don't know when they'll receive their next paycheck. Air travel is facing delays. Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are celebrating the government shutdown they caused. Shameful."

Rep. Brian Babin: "Blessed are the peacemakers, indeed. Thank you, Mr. President for delivering once again what others only promised -- peace."

Senator Ted Cruz: "President Trump's announcement is a cause for celebration. Two years ago, Hamas terrorists started this war by launching an unprovoked attack on Israel, which became the worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and included the murder and kidnapping of dozens of Americans."

Rep. Greg Casar: "Here's your daily reminder that the government is shut down because Trump is hellbent on kicking 15 million Americans off their health care and doubling premiums for 20 million more."

New Poll Shows Tight GOP Senate Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A new poll from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows the Texas Republican Senate primary tightening as Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are neck-and-neck for the GOP nomination.

Greg Abbott Calls for Standardized Road Signage, Bans Political Symbols on Streets — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), instructing the agency to ensure that all counties and cities across Texas comply strictly with federal and state roadway safety guidelines.

Chip Roy Introduces Bill Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Follow Sharia Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) has introduced the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act. This bill would bar foreign nationals who adhere to Sharia law from entering or remaining in the United States.

MAHA Moms' Next Mission: Protecting Kids from Shein and Temu — OPINION — The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has taken the U.S. by storm, with millions of parents voicing their concerns about the hidden dangers to their children in everyday products. Whether it's advocating against toxic chemicals in baby shampoos, removing artificial dyes from cereals, or pushing for better food labeling, so-called MAHA "mom-fluencers" have been at the forefront of advocating for child health and safety.

Ken Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord Over Charlie Kirk Murder — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced this week that he is expanding the ongoing investigation into Discord, an online chat platform, after it was reportedly used by Charlie Kirk's assassin.

Ronny Jackson Praises Trump's 'Bold' Middle East Peace Deal — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R) praised President Donald Trump (R) on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria for what he called a "historic" and bold step toward renewed peace in the Middle East.

Republican Mapmaker Claims No Guidance Given to Preserve Minority Districts — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In Federal Court, Republican redistricting strategist Adam Kincaid revealed that he was not directed to preserve any minority congressional districts when redrawing Texas's new congressional map, which is a significant departure from past redistricting efforts.

New Poll Shows Tight GOP Senate Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate — By Kayla Guo for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina