Texas Politics Newsletter
Texas continues to serve as the center of U.S. immigration enforcement, detaining more people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) than any other state in fiscal year 2025, according to data from Transactional Records Access Clearing House (TRAC) reports. READ MORE.
Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Hinojosa: "Health care. Good schools. Better jobs. That's what I'm fighting for, because that's what Texans need."
Rep. Ronny Jackson: "The HATE-AMERICA CAUCUS has shut down our government for over a MONTH! Americans are going hungry, government workers are unpaid, and NOTHING is being done on Capitol Hill. END THE SHUTDOWN NOW!"
Rep. Keith Self: "Democrats shut down the government to sabotage Republicans, but their stunt has backfired spectacularly, exposing the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse festering in their beloved SNAP program."
Attorney General Candidate Aaron Reitz: "Quick trip to the WH to see former Admin colleagues [.] I deployed from DOJ back to Texas to run for AG. We need someone Trump knows, trusts, and has already battled alongside--a winner in legal combat ready on Day One [.] Trump's 'true #MAGA attorney' and 'warrior for our Constitution' [.]"
Texas Leads the Nation in ICE Detentions in 2025 — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas continues to serve as the center of U.S. immigration enforcement, detaining more people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) than any other state in fiscal year 2025, according to data from Transactional Records Access Clearing House (TRAC) reports.
Ted Cruz Praises Trump for Addressing Christian Persecution in Nigeria — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) is commending President Donald Trump following the Administration's decision to designate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" for Religious persecution.
Ted Cruz Calls Out Rising Antisemitism at Republican Jewish Coalition Summit — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) addressed an urgent issue at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership, stating that he has "seen more antisemitism on the right" in the past six months than "I have in my entire life."
Calpine Expands Power Agreement with CyrusOne to 400MW for New Texas Data Center — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Calpine Corporation has announced the second phase of its 400-megawatt (MW) power supply agreement with Dallas-based CyrusOne, expanding a partnership that supports a new data center adjacent to the Thad Hill Energy Center in Bosque County, Texas.
Texas Leads the Nation in ICE Detentions in 2025 — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
What time are polls open on Election Day in Texas? November 4, 2025 — By Tracy DeLatte for Fox 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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