State & Local

A Death Sentence for Fentanyl Dealers? Chip Roy Says Yes

Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would make drug dealers eligible for the death penalty if the fentanyl…

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Ken Paxton Sues Netflix Over Alleged Illegal Data Collection

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of illegally collecting and…

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Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't

Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) has a warning for Americans: the government's push toward digital currency is the last step toward…

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Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

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41 Texas Lawmakers Threaten Greg Abbott With a Constitutional Fight

A Muslim community's canceled water park celebration has turned into a full-blown political and legal standoff in Texas, with dozens…

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Greg Abbott Threatens to Pull $530,000 in Grants Over Texas Water Park's 'Muslim-Only' Event

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is threatening to strip a Dallas-area city of more than half a million dollars in state…

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Keith Self Calls for Flat Spending, Conservative Priorities in Budget Request

Representative Keith Self (R-TX) is pressing House appropriators to freeze discretionary spending and strip out what he describes as wasteful…

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BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas aimed at expanding the state's skilled trades workforce, with a focus…

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President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy

President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) for reelection, praising him directly for signing the state's redrawn congressional…

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James Talarico Tells HBCU Graduates Their Disillusionment Is a Superpower

Graduation season is upon students, and Representative James Talarico (D-TX) stood before graduates at Paul Quinn College last weekend and…

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