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LONESTAR — 10.23.2025 — Abbott Announces $380M NRG Natural Gas Facility — Cruz, Paxton Want Proof of Citizenship When Voting — and More...

Greg Abbott Announces $380 Million NRG Natural Gas Facility

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.

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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

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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