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LONESTAR — 8.21.2026 —Former Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico—Ted Cruz Urges House to Pass Senate Legislation— and More...

Former John Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico Campaign

James Talarico's (D) Senate campaign has hired a former John Cornyn (R) aide as a deputy policy director...READ MORE

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Sen. John Cornyn: "Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the new space race, which will determine American national security and economic dominance for the foreseeable future. Data centers are necessary to train AI, but should not be imposed on local communities without consultation and their consent."

Sen. Ted Cruz: "Israeli companies are betting big on Texas, investing $3.2 billion and creating more than 4,200 jobs across our state."

Rep. Craig Goldman: "The radical left is electing communists that hate America, want to reopen our borders, and raise your taxes."

Rep. Brandon Gill: "Two things unite today’s Democrat Party: hatred for America and hatred for President Trump. Their platform is simple: hate America, hate Trump, embrace socialism."

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Greg Abbott Seeks Review of Texas School District Spending— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Governor Greg Abbott (R) is asking Texas Comptroller Don Huffines to conduct financial reviews of up to four school districts to...

James Talarico Unveils Veterans Plan, Pledges for More Funding and Support— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —During a pre-rally event last week in Killeen, Texas, United States Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) unveiled his veterans policy...

NRG Invests $103K, Expanding Energy Apprenticeships at Houston City College— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —NRG Energy is investing $103,000 in Houston City College to expand apprenticeship opportunities in...

Former John Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico Campaign— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —James Talarico's (D) Senate campaign has hired a former John Cornyn (R) aide as a deputy policy director...

 

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield

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