Texas Politics Newsletter
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton (R), have agreed to unseal their divorce case following requests from multiple media organizations seeking public access to the records. READ MORE.
State Rep. James Talarico: "Mike Johnson -- someone who claims his entire worldview comes from the Bible -- is literally about to kick 2M Texans off their health care right before Christmas. If he actually read his Bible, he would know Jesus healed the sick."
Rep. Ronny Jackson: "The FACTS speak for themselves. In less than a year, President Trump has put America BACK on the RIGHT track! The comeback is REAL, and it's only just beginning!"
Libertarian Party of Texas: "Inflation is the most insidious tax -- a silent transfer of wealth from ordinary people to the rich and powerful."
Rep. Tony Gonzales: "No days off in TX23."
Ken Paxton, Angela Paxton Agree to Unseal Divorce Records — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton (R), have agreed to unseal their divorce case following requests from multiple media organizations seeking public access to the records.
RFK Jr. Announces Moves to Ban Trans Care for Minors — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Thursday many regulatory moves aimed at banning gender-affirming care for minors nationwide.
Pete Sessions Co-Leads Letter Urging Trump to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling — By Texas Politics' Nasya Thomas — Congressman Pete Sessions, of the 17th Congressional District, co-led a letter to President Trump urging against the rescheduling of marijuana under federal law.
Chip Roy Withholds Amendment on Protect Children's Innocence Act — By Texas Politics' Nasya Thomas — U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) announced that he would not offer a planned amendment to H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, legislation that would criminalize the provision of so-called "gender-affirming care" to minors.
President Trump Endorses Tony Gonzales in Re-Election Bid — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump continues to announce endorsements in Texas congressional races. Among his latest endorsements is Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), which has fired up his campaign while drawing the ire from conservatives.
Ken Paxton, Angela Paxton Agree to Unseal Divorce Records — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Record-setting high temperatures on the way to North Texas this weekend — By Michael Autovino for CBS News
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) secured a significant legal victory after the U.S. Court…
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