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LONESTAR — 5.6.2026 — Trump Endorses Abbott for Governor — ActBlue Sues Paxton — and More....

President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy

President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) for reelection... READ MORE.

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Rep. Chip Roy: "Congressional districts should NOT be decided by race. As a lawyer who’s worked on this issue for years, I’m glad the Supreme Court struck down mandatory racial gerrymandering that has been pushed on the American people for far too long."

Rep. Keith Self: “Dystopia is being rebranded as 'public safety.' This Orwellian kill switch makes it clear: you don’t own your car—your car owns you. We have to kill the kill switch."

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: "@mayes_middleton has established a record as one of the most conservative senators in Texas history."

Team Cornyn: "Hi @KenPaxtonTX: Will you be sending out an honest press release admitting you lied? You are aware lawyers are required to be ethical and honest. An impossibility for you."

President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy — By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez — President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) for reelection...

ActBlue Sues Ken Paxton, Alleging a Violation of Constitutional Rights — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)...

Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration...

Ken Paxton Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a sweeping  $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma...

Chip Roy Moves to End U Visa Program Amid Immigration Debate — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Last week in Washington, D.C., Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) introduced the End U Visa Abuse Act...

Christian Menefee Pushes 180-Day Election Mandate To Leave No House Seat Empty — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — For his first original bill proposal in Congress last week in Washington, D.C...

Brandon Gill and Julie Johnson’s Bipartisan Bill Targets NDAs Silencing Abuse Survivors — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Last week in Washington, D.C., Representatives Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Julie Johnson (D-TX) introduced a bill...

President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy — By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez

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