James Talarico Says Islam Shaped Him as Much as Christianity

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D) is facing renewed scrutiny over past comments about Christianity, Islam, and religion as...READ MORE

Rep. Keith Self: "Citizens who oppose Flock cameras and the erosion of Americans’ privacy should call their local officials and make their voices heard. In a constitutional Republic, government is accountable to the people. Not the other way around."

Rep. Brandon Gill: "You don’t get to live here cheering on the destruction of America."

Rep. Greg Casar: "The people closest to new AI technology are warning us it could soon be very, very dangerous. We need strong new rules to prevent catastrophe."

Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "While families struggle to afford gas, groceries, and just about everything else under Trump’s tariff taxes and other failed policies, Trump’s taken mighty good care of himself. His personal income nearly quadrupled in a single year. He treats the Oval Office like a corporate board room—abusing the public trust to enrich anyone with the name Trump."

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Xcel Energy Selects Nearly 4,000 MW of New Power Projects for Texas and New Mexico— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Xcel Energy has selected a proposed portfolio of nearly 4,000 megawatts of new power generation projects across Texas and New Mexico...

Judge Orders ICE Officials To Release Witness In Houston ICE Shooting— By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada —A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to release a key witness in the...

Trump Threatens to Delay Senate August Recess Until SAVE America Act Passes— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —With two weeks left for members of the United States Senate before leaving for summer recess...

Ken Paxton Investigates the Safety of Feminine Care and Cosmetic Products— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched industry-wide investigations into feminine care and cosmetic products, examining whether manufacturers misled...

Texas Republicans Gather for 'Red River Roll Call', Hosted By Rep. Shelley Luther (TX-62)— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Texas Republicans gathered in Sherman Monday night for the "Red River Roll Call" hosted by Rep. Shelley Luther (TX-62) to...

James Talarico Says Islam Shaped Him as Much as Christianity— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D) is facing renewed scrutiny over past comments about Christianity, Islam, and religion as...

DHS Announces More Than $84 Billion In Civil Fines Issued to Illegal Migrants During Trump Administration— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Since the beginning of President Trump's second term in office, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued over $84...

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield