Texas Politics Newsletter
President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election. READ MORE.
Rep. Pat Fallon: "The Schumer Shutdown is undermining our ability to deter China. Planning for large size military exercises has been postponed & cancelled. Democrats need to recognize that their continued refusal to vote to reopen the government will have drastic consequences down the line."
Rep. Keith Self: "Senate Democrats have voted 13 times to keep the government closed. That's 13 votes against paying our troops. 13 votes against paying Border Patrol agents. 13 votes against paying ICE officers. 13 voters against paying TSA agents and air traffic controllers."
Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. Accountability is coming."
State Rep. Gene Wu: "Hey Texans, you don't have to keep electing the DUMBEST people on the planet."
Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election.
Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Speed Up LNG Export Approvals — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, legislation that aims to streamline federal approval for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Jupiter Power Announces 100 MW Battery Storage Agreement in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Jupiter Power LLC and Denton Municipal Electric (DME) have entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 100 megawatts (MW) of battery storage capacity at Jupiter Power's Tidwell Prairie II project in north Texas.
John Cornyn Announces Over $3 Million in Federal Grants to Enhance School Safety Across Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that multiple Texas school districts have been awarded more than $3 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).
August Pfluger Spotlights the Permian Basin's Role in Powering America — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) and Maria Bartiromo of Fox News visited the Permian Basin to highlight the region's critical role in driving America's energy independence. The visit showcased how the Permian has become the nation's largest, safest, and most secure source of oil and gas production.
Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Rep. Nate Schatzline to join faith group, not seek reelection — By Alejandro Serrano for The Texas Tribune
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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