Texas Politics Newsletter
Governor Greg Abbott announced that NRG Energy, Inc. will construct a new 456-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Harris County. READ MORE.
The White House: "President Donald J. Trump receives the Richard Nixon Foundation's ARCHITECT OF PEACE AWARD."
Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown -- where the Democrats continue to prove they care more about illegal immigrants and giving them free healthcare than about hardworking Americans.'"
Former Rep. Colin Allred: "When I ran for Congress, I beat a 22-year incumbent to get there -- and last year I outran the presidential ticket by 200,000 votes. I'm battle-tested and ready to beat whoever claws their way out of the messy Republican Primary."
Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Through our partnership with the Trump Administration, Texas is a safer place. We will defend the American homeland by deporting the illegal aliens threatening to alter the fabric of our country."
Greg Abbott Announces $380 Million NRG Natural Gas Facility — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott announced that NRG Energy, Inc. will construct a new 456-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Harris County.
Ted Cruz Pushes Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, joined by Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ), is leading a bicameral effort urging the federal government to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration.
Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Supporting Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a formal comment on behalf of a 14-state coalition to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in support of a rulemaking petition from the America First Legal Foundation (AFL).
Texas Identifies Over 2,700 Potential Noncitizens on Voter Rolls in Statewide Review — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced that a statewide review of voter rolls has identified 2,724 potential noncitizens registered to vote.
Collin Allred, James Talarico Endorse Gina Hinojosa for Governor — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Earlier this month, Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D) announced her intention to turn Texas blue, and the gubernatorial hopeful has now received endorsements from candidates who want to help her change the political tide.
Greg Abbott Announces $380 Million NRG Natural Gas Facility — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Big Tex says farewell to the 2025 State Fair of Texas — By Lauren McGaughy For CBS News
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