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Greg Abbott Announces Bid for Fourth Term as Texas Governor

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced that he will seek a fourth term as governor of Texas, launching his reelection…

3 weeks ago

John Cornyn Denounces Rising Antisemitism

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) delivered remarks on the Senate floor condemning what he described as a growing wave of…

3 weeks ago

Ken Paxton Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming platform of failing to protect…

3 weeks ago

Chip Roy Seeks to End Tax-Exempt Status for Groups with Terror Ties

U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) has introduced the No Tax-Exemptions for Terror Act, legislation designed to eliminate tax-exempt status for…

3 weeks ago

Runoffs Set in Key Texas Races for Congress and State Senate

Two of Texas' most closely watched special elections are heading to runoffs after no candidate secured a majority of votes…

3 weeks ago

Texas Voters Approve 17 Constitutional Amendments, Ushering Broad State Reforms

Texas voters have approved all 17 new amendments to the state constitution, allowing for significant changes to taxes, education, public…

4 weeks ago

Trinity Couriers Inc. Pleads Guilty to Workers' Compensation Fraud

Trinity Couriers Inc. has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining workers' compensation insurance coverage, agreeing to pay $800,000 in restitution to…

4 weeks ago

Ken Paxton Secures Court Hearing in Ten Commandments School Display Case

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has agreed to hear Nathan v.…

4 weeks ago

Texas Voters Head to the Polls for Special Elections and 17 Constitutional Amendments

Texans are voting today in an off-year election that features two closely watched special elections and a sweeping slate of…

4 weeks ago

James Talarico Named One of '25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch'

As the Texas Democratic Primary for the Senate intensifies, New York Magazine has crowned state Rep. James Talarico (D) one…

4 weeks ago