Texas Politics Newsletter
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported it found more than 256,000 potential non-citizen voter registrations across four states...READ MORE
Sen. John Cornyn: "My prayers are with the family & loved ones of U.S. Army Private Isabella Gonzales, who was killed in action during an Iranian strike on an air base in Jordan last week."
Rep. Monica De La Cruz: "Recently, I secured crucial funding restrictions to hold Mexico accountable to our farmers under the 1944 Water Treaty, advocated for vital security upgrades at the Port of Galveston, and voted to protect the privacy of law-abiding gun owners. I remain fully committed to standing up for our community's financial security, energy independence, and our farmers water rights!"
Rep. Keith Self: "No amnesty. Deport all illegal aliens. Secure the border for good and ensure no future administration can ever unleash an illegal invasion on our country again."
Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump's tariffs, cuts to SNAP, and war with Iran have all made it harder and harder for Americans to afford food. A new study finds millions are drawing down savings or using payday loans just to pay for groceries. Unacceptable."
August Pfluger Is Reviving Free Enterprise With An Up-And-Coming Caucus— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) is continuing work with his co-founded Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, a bipartisan effort to...
256,000 Potential Non-Citizen Voter Registrations Found in Four States and Congress Is Responding— By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported it found more than 256,000 potential non-citizen voter registrations across four states...
Veterans Bill Stalls Amid Partisan Fight Over Benefit Cuts— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Republican leaders in the House of Representatives have pulled a veteran benefits package that...
Al Green Claims Trump Would Pardon ICE Officers Convicted of Federal Crimes— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congressman Al Green (D) accused President Donald Trump (R) of creating conditions that have led to deadly ICE encounters and...
Secretary Jane Nelson Calls Election Integrity 'Cornerstone' of her Work Ahead of November Midterm Election— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes— Ahead of the November midterm election, former Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson provided...
Vicente Gonzalez Opposes Republican Veterans Bill— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced his opposition to House Republicans' "Take Care of America's Veterans Act," arguing...
Beth Van Duyne Condemns Omar Suleiman After Celebrating Lindsey Graham's Death— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R) introduced a House resolution condemning Omar Suleiman after comments he made following...
Pete Hegseth Chides Reporters for Allegedly Spreading False Information About Iran War— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pushed back on reporters over the weekend for allegedly...
Big Digital Acquires Hood County Site for AI Data Center Expansion— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Big Digital Energy has completed the acquisition of a power-ready industrial site...
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