Texas Legislature

Al Green Introduces Bill to Rebuild DHS Civil Rights Office After Trump-Era Cuts

A new bill introduced this week by Congressman Al Green (D-TX) would restore and strengthen the DHS office responsible for…

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Henry Cuellar Calls for Targeted ICE Enforcement in South Texas

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D) said recent immigration enforcement operations are creating labor shortages that are affecting South Texas construction projects…

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James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

During a recent interview, State Rep. James Talarico outlined two major priorities affecting Black Texans, calling for expanded maternal health…

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Chip Roy Votes Against NDAA, Cites Border Security Priorities

Congressman Chip Roy (R) voted against advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), arguing House Republican leadership has failed to…

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Hitting Student Loan Borrowers

If you have student loans, this week matters. Major changes just took effect, and not everyone thinks they're for the…

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Oklo's Texas Nuclear Test Reactor Clears Major DOE Safety Milestone

Oklo has received final U.S. Department of Energy safety approval for its Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart, Texas, moving…

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Al Green Introduces 2026 Pride Month Resolution Amid LGBTQ Rights Debate

Texas Congressman Al Green (D) has introduced the 2026 Pride Month Resolution alongside Rep. Emily Randall, reaffirming congressional support for…

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Michael McCaul Seeks to Expand U.S.-Ukraine Drone Partnership

Congressman Michael McCaul (R) has introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen defense cooperation between the United States and Ukraine by creating…

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Talarico Opposes SB 14, Says He 'Trusts Parents' to Make Decisions on Trans Youth

Texas Senate Democrat nominee James Talarico said he opposes SB 14, which banned transgender surgeries for minors, saying he "trusts…

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Chip Roy Calls on Congress to Act After SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Congressman Chip Roy (R) criticized the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, arguing the Court failed to resolve the…

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