Texas Politics Newsletter
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026... READ MORE.
Rep. Chip Roy: "Denaturalization is absolutely a tool we should use, often. Our system has been abused by fraudsters, criminals, and those who lied to obtain status."
Team Talarico: “On Mother's Day, Talarico released a comprehensive policy strategy to support pregnant and postpartum women, as Black women are three times more likely to die from childbirth-related causes."
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "The future belongs to leaders who focus on results, not race, not slogans, not political theater."
Team Cornyn: "Introducing the Ken Paxton doll collection. Multiple editions. All kinds of scandal."
Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026...
Ted Cruz Believes Trump Accounts Could Transform Social Security — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) shared his thoughts on the newly created "Trump Accounts" for children...
Ken Paxton, DOJ Reach Settlement Over Meat Industry Pricing — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a major antitrust settlement with Agri Stats, Inc...
Lizzie Fletcher Fires Back on Abortion Pill Fight After Supreme Court Ruling — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Following last week’s Supreme Court decision to temporarily allow abortion pills...
Texas Democrats Call for Dilley Detention Center Shutdown After ‘Disturbing’ Visit — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — A group of Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives is demanding the closure...
Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't — By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez — Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) has a warning for Americans...
Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
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