Texas Politics Newsletter
Millions of Americans nationwide participated in "No Kings" protests over the weekend, denouncing President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The demonstrations aimed to show opposition to what participants called an erosion of democracy and constitutional norms. READ MORE.
Rep. Chip Roy Press Office: "Democrats WANT non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections. Rep. Roy's SAVE Act ENSURES that America's federal elections are ONLY for American citizens. The Senate should pass the SAVE Act once the shutdown is over. #SAVEAct."
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "I'll bring Texas to D.C., period. The establishment wing of my own party has come after me hard. But as an Apache pilot, we call that a target-rich environment. If they're firing, it means I'm right over the target. We will NOT let Washington pick Texas' leadership. Texans will decide that for ourselves."
Rep. Greg Casar: "Kristi Noem should resign, and if she doesn't Congress should investigate her. When Texas needed emergency search and rescue during deadly floods, her 'fiscal responsibility' policies delayed it by 72 hours. Now she's spending $172 million on private jets for herself."
State Rep. James Talarico: "Tariffs are ruining everything -- including the Texas State Fair. $14 for fried oreos. $15 for a funnel cake chicken sandwich. $25 for a turkey leg. DC politicians are pricing Texans out of our own state fair."
Thousands Rally Across Texas for "No Kings" Protest Against Trump Administration — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Millions of Americans nationwide participated in "No Kings" protests over the weekend, denouncing President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The demonstrations aimed to show opposition to what participants called an erosion of democracy and constitutional norms.
Ted Cruz Leads Bipartisan Push to Advance Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R), joined by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), has introduced the Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025. The legislation aims to strengthen America's energy independence through nuclear innovation.
Beth Van Duyne Criticizes Democrats for Ongoing Government Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — During an interview with Newsmax, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R) criticized congressional Democrats amid the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that they have repeatedly supported similar spending bills in the past, but are now obstructing progress due to political opposition to President Donald Trump.
Chip Roy Questions San Antonio International Airport Over DHS Video Refusal — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is pressing the San Antonio Airport (SAT) for answers after reports surfaced that the airport refused to display a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video, which addresses the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations.
Thousands Rally Across Texas for "No Kings" Protest Against Trump Administration — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Early voting underway across Texas — By KTEN
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