Texas Politics Newsletter
EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community commitments this month is underscoring how Northeast El Paso’s data...READ MORE
Rep.Brandon Gill: "Democrats’ vision for America: dismantle law and order and let criminals run free."
Rep. Randy Weber: "DFW Airport is installing dedicated ISLAMIC FOOT WASHING STATIONS their bathrooms. Absolutely absurd."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The worst-trained, most unhinged federal agency is getting $20 MILLION in electric-shock gloves…but can’t get its body cameras to work? This is nothing but an attempt to disguise their inhumane tactics. Cruelty is cruelty. Plain and simple."
Rep. Lloyd Doggett: We are continuing to pay a higher and higher price for Trump’s anti-immigrant extremism."
El Paso's Data Center Buildout Brings Trades Jobs, School Funding— By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres —EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community commitments this month is underscoring how Northeast El Paso’s data...
The ICE-ification of Texas Police Departments—By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Greg Casar (D-TX) are calling to end partnerships between immigration enforcement agencies and local law...
John Cornyn Backs Bill to Speed Up Federal Energy Permitting— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is backing legislation aimed at streamlining federal permitting for energy and mineral infrastructure projects, arguing...
ICE Drops Plans for Massive Socorro Detention Site—By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —This week, Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) announced the closure of a three-warehouse complex that would have been used as detention...
Texas is Helping U.S. Break Record for Natural Gas Production in 2026— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. marketed natural gas production is expected to reach a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, with...
Texas Voters with Disabilities Just Got Hit With a Major Setback— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —A federal appeals court has revived key parts of Texas' controversial SB 1 voting law, bringing back...
Texas Children's is Doubling Its Austin NICU With $39M Expansion— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Texas Children's in Austin is investing $39 million to double its neonatal intensive care capacity, adding...
Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar— By Associated Press—AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed...
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield
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,…