National Politics

Texas Republicans Cheer for House Passage of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

The House of Representatives has passed the so-called "big beautiful bill" by a narrow margin on strict party lines, with…

3 months ago

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star Border Costs

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) introduced legislation this week to reimburse the State of Texas for more than $11 billion…

3 months ago

Rep. August Pfluger Introduces Conscience Protection Act to Safeguard Healthcare Providers

Texas Congressman August Pfluger (R), joined by Senator James Lankford (R-OK), has introduced the Conscience Protection Act of 2025, a…

3 months ago

Texas at Center of USDA Livestock Ban as Screwworm Threat Sparks Urgent Action

Texas is on the front lines of a new agricultural crisis after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an…

3 months ago

Ted Cruz Urges President Trump to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Houston

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R) and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman…

4 months ago

Dan Crenshaw to Lead New Intelligence Committee Task Force on Cartels

In a move to intensify efforts against transnational criminal organizations, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Chairman Rick Crawford…

4 months ago

Rep. Chip Roy Speaks Out Against Proxy Voting in Congress

Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) has voiced strong opposition to the practice of proxy voting in Congress, arguing that members should…

5 months ago

Texas Economy Outpaces National Growth, Sets New Records

Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently celebrated the continued strength of Texas' economy, which is growing faster than the nation. New…

5 months ago

Rep. Ronny Jackson Reintroduces Bill to Aid Border Communities

Congressman Ronny Jackson (R) has reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, a bill aimed at helping border communities…

5 months ago

Roy Fuels Growing Support of DOGE's Oversight Efforts of Entire Federal Government

In a recent interview with Texas Politics, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stressed the need for enhanced oversight of federal agencies,…

5 months ago