Texas Politics Newsletter
A Texas business owner, located in Fort Worth, pleaded guilty to federal charges after authorities say he and his wife defrauded dozens of North Texas customers out of nearly $5 million through unfinished custom home and remodeling projects. READ MORE.
Rep. Michael McCaul: "As we enter the new year, I'm taking a moment to look back on 2025. As always, it's been an incredible honor to serve the people of Texas' 10th Congressional District, and I look forward to all we will accomplish in 2026!"
Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "Republicans voted to take away Affordable Care Act tax credits and raised premiums for millions of Americans. The New Year brings new financial challenges as families struggle to afford care and many will go uninsured."
Congressional Candidate Colin Allred: "I'm from Dallas. Raised by a single mom. Football didn't just give me a jersey -- it taught me discipline, brotherhood, and gave me purpose for my next chapter."
Rep. Chip Roy: "Pass the PAUSE Act."
Texas Contractor Pleads Guilty in $4.8 Million Fraud Scheme — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — A Texas business owner, located in Fort Worth, pleaded guilty to federal charges after authorities say he and his wife defrauded dozens of North Texas customers out of nearly $5 million through unfinished custom home and remodeling projects.
U.S. Military Confirms Five Killed in Narco-Trafficking Action — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The U.S. military revealed Wednesday it struck five vessels over the course of two days. The military conducted the strikes on suspected narco-trafficking boats.
Trump Administration Rolls Back on Tariffs on Imports — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve executive order delaying increased tariffs for a year on select items.
Maduro Says Venezuela Is Open to Negotiate Agreement With U.S. — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to talks with the United States to negotiate an agreement.
Texas Contractor Pleads Guilty in $4.8 Million Fraud Scheme — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
New Texas laws January 1, 2026: Here's what went into effect in the New Year — By WFAA
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
With the March primary elections approaching in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running…
This week, Democrats sent a counterproposal on immigration enforcement reform to the White House and…
John Cornyn, Mike Lee Ask Supreme Court to Stop Late Ballots in Federal Elections U.S.…
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are requesting that a judge protect personal voter…
Iran is pursuing a nuclear deal with the U.S. that will ensure economic benefits for…
The demand for Texas's new school choice program has surpassed 100,000 student applications in less…