Greg Casar Demands Investigation After ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin

Greg Casar Demands Investigation After ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin

Payton Anderson
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September 21, 2026
After reports of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shooting an individual in Austin, Texas, Representative Greg Casar (D-TX)...
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Christian Menefee Presses Trump Administration on FEMA, Severe Weather Preparedness

Christian Menefee Presses Trump Administration on FEMA, Severe Weather Preparedness

Payton Anderson
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September 21, 2026
Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is continuing to demand action from President Donald Trump’s administration to strengthen federal disaster response and...
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Democrats Move to Repeal New Four-Year Limit on International Student Visas

Democrats Move to Repeal New Four-Year Limit on International Student Visas

Payton Anderson
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September 21, 2026
Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) is moving to repeal the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent four-year limit on visas for...
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As Crime Falls, Texas Eyes Addiction Treatment Behind Bars

As Crime Falls, Texas Eyes Addiction Treatment Behind Bars

Staff Reports
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September 21, 2026
AUSTIN—For the third year in a row, crime in Texas is falling, and state leaders are pointing to the decline...
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Water Resources Bill Passes the House With Houston Flood Protection Provision

Water Resources Bill Passes the House With Houston Flood Protection Provision

Payton Anderson
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September 18, 2026
The House of Representatives voted unanimously this week to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, including...
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Senate Advances Ted Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act

Senate Advances Ted Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act

Payton Anderson
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September 18, 2026
The U.S. Senate voted 74-24 to advance Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Protect College Sports Act, making it one step closer...
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House Lawmakers Head Home Early After Tense Week on Capitol Hill

House Lawmakers Head Home Early After Tense Week on Capitol Hill

Payton Anderson
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September 18, 2026
After just seven days in session after summer recess, House lawmakers are once again heading home early this week and...
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Trump’s $5,000 Promise Sparks Pushback From House Democrats

Trump’s $5,000 Promise Sparks Pushback From House Democrats

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
After last week’s Republican midterm convention, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) had a few things to say about President Donald Trump’s...
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Congress Passes Bill Protecting Ratepayers. Some Lawmakers Question If It’s Enough

Congress Passes Bill Protecting Ratepayers. Some Lawmakers Question If It’s Enough

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
Lawmakers are continuing to debate how to address constituents’ growing concerns over large-load data centers, with bipartisan proposals emerging to...
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House Lawmakers Pass Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Despite Tariff Fight

House Lawmakers Pass Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Despite Tariff Fight

Payton Anderson
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September 17, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 262-159 to give final congressional approval to the Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill,...
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