Texas Politics Newsletter
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday his appointment of... READ MORE.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz: "This week, we pause to remember the devastating floods that hit the Texas Hill Country one year ago. My heart goes out to everyone whose lives were changed by that terrible day, and we will always be grateful for the brave neighbors and first responders who jumped into action to help. We will continue to stand with you and keep those we lost in our prayers."
Rep. Brandon Gill: "Calling us racist doesn’t work anymore."
Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "A celebratory greeting for the 250th Independence Day—a historic occasion for our democracy!”
Rep. Greg Casar: "Abbott Labs gave $500K to Trump's inauguration. Now the criminal investigation into whether their formula sickened and killed babies has been shut down."
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Calls to Reinstate TPS for Venezuelans After Devastating Earthquakes — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are urging the administration to...
Birthright, Immigration Debate Centers on Tragedy in Sanctuary States — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Following a series of recent Supreme Court rulings...
DOGE-Era Cuts Resurface In House Committee Hearing On Federal Spending — By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Lawmakers are clashing over proposed federal spending cuts while...
Chip Roy Votes Against NDAA, Cites Border Security Priorities — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congressman Chip Roy (R) voted against advancing the...
James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — During a recent interview, State Rep. James Talarico outlined two major priorities...
Department of War Announces $10 Million Award Supporting Americans in Skilled Trades — By Texas Politics' Ashley Paredes — The Department of War welcomed Mike Rowe to the Pentagon Thursday...
Henry Cuellar Calls for Targeted ICE Enforcement in South Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congressman Henry Cuellar (D) said recent immigration enforcement operations are...
Greg Abbott Appoints Don Huffines As Texas Comptroller After Kelly Hancock Resigns — By Texas Politics' Ashley Paredes — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday his appointment of...
Al Green Introduces Bill to Rebuild DHS Civil Rights Office After Trump-Era Cuts — By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz — A new bill introduced this week by Congressman Al Green (D-TX)...
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D) testified before a House Natural Resources subcommittee in support of legislation…
Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (D) and August Pfluger (R) introduced a bipartisan bill directing the Department…
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced $1.7 million in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants for six…
Members of Congress are leaving Capitol Hill after a brief first week back in session…
Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) look into what…
The House of Representatives has returned to Capitol Hill and has not wasted any time,…