Texas Legislature

Troy Nehls Backs Parental Oversight in Kid's Online Protection Debate

WASHINGTON-- In an exclusive interview with Texas Politics, U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (R) strongly endorsed legislative efforts that would require…

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Ted Cruz, John Cornyn Introduce Back the Blue Act

Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, joined by 35 U.S. representatives, introduced the Back the Blue Act earlier this week.…

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Texas Lawmakers Press the CMS for Fair Share of Rural Health Funds

Texas lawmakers are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure Texas receives a proportional share of…

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Governor Abbott Announces Funding Grant to UT Austin's Texas Quantum Institute

Governor Greg Abbott announced that a $4.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant will be given to UT Austin’s…

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John Cornyn Presses White House on Afghan Vetting After D.C. Attack

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Chairman Tom Cotton (R-AR) and…

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Greg Abbott Champions TPUSA Club Expansion Across Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has highlighted the growing influence of Turning Point USA's (TPUSA) club America on Texas high school…

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Ken Paxton Shields Texans From Higher Electricity Bills

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has wrapped up a major Antitrust settlement with the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ),…

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John Cornyn Leads New Police-Protection Bill

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) and 35 Senate Republican colleagues have introduced the Back the Blue Act, legislation designed to…

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Greg Abbott says Jasmine Crockett Will Be 'Crushed' in Statewide Senate Bid

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued a sharp warning to Representative Jasmine Crockett (D) as she prepares to announce whether…

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National Trade Groups File Lawsuit Against Portion of SB 25, Citing Need to Protect the First Amendment Rights of Texans

Four national trade associations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on Friday…

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