Texas Politics Newsletter
PEN America reported Monday that Texas recorded more than 8,100 public book bans during the 2025-2026 school year...READ MORE
Rep. August Pfluger: "For years, the radical Left tried to sabotage our energy industry and gut the foundation of our economy. Thanks to Republican leadership in Congress, they lost."
Rep. Julie Johnson: "Abbott has 12 years in the Governor's mansion & a $100M war chest. He's still losing."
Rep. Vicente Gonalez: "I believe in second chances, because earning my GED opened the door to new opportunities—and as your Congressman, I'm fighting to ensure every South Texan gets a fair shot at life."
Rep. Pete Sessions: "To all parents of children with Down syndrome, I commend your hard work and dedication in embracing this beautiful journey. Thank you, President Trump, for your continued support of the Down syndrome community."
Texas Democrats Urge Space Academy Commission to Choose Lone Star State— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is leading a coalition of Democrats in the Texas delegation in urging the Presidential Commission on...
Christian Menefee's Office Closes More Than 500 Constituent Cases Since Taking Office— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Representative Christian Menefee (D) announced that his congressional casework team has closed more than 500 constituent cases during his first...
Trump Pays Ken Paxton and Texans a Visit on the Campaign Trail— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Last week, President Donald Trump made his way over to the Lone Star State to support several Republican candidates on...
Texas Records More Than 8,100 School Book Bans in 2025-26— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —PEN America reported Monday that Texas recorded more than 8,100 public book bans during the 2025-2026 school year...
Mystic Alerts Act Heads to Trump’s Desk After Unanimous Senate Passage— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —Representative August Pfluger’s (R-TX) Mystic Alerts Act to provide for the transmission of emergency alerts by satellite will now head...
Lizzie Fletcher Demands Answers Over EPA Houston Lab Shutdown— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D) is seeking a public meeting and answers from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the...
150-MW Texas Solar Project Receives ERCOT Approval— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Three W Solar near Hillsboro has reached substantial completion and received ERCOT approval to connect to...
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield
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