Texas Legislature

Texas Democrats Demand Federal Investigation into ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Congressman Greg Casar (D) and two fellow Texas Democrats are calling for an independent federal investigation into the fatal ICE…

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Joaquin Castro Calls for Closure of Dilley Family Detention Center

Congressman Joaquin Castro (D) and 111 House Democrats are urging the Department of Homeland Security to immediately shut down the…

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Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Takes Aim at Corporate Control Over America's Food Supply

Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) introduced the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act this week, targeting what he calls corporate abuse of…

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USGS Finds Limited Undiscovered Oil and Gas Remaining in Texas' Buda Limestone

The U.S. Geological Survey has discovered natural gas and recoverable oil in the Buda Limestone formation along the Texas Gulf…

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Randy Weber Seeks to Create Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area

Congressman Randy Weber (R) introduced legislation to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area along the Upper Texas Gulf…

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Vicente Gonzalez Announces $1.49M for Brownsville Airport Safety Upgrade

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced nearly $1.5 million in federal funding to replace airfield signage at Brownsville South Padre Island…

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John Cornyn Defends Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Senator John Cornyn (R) defended the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on the Senate floor, highlighting its investments in mental health,…

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Greg Abbott Announces LITEON's $919 Million AI Manufacturing Headquarters

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that LITEON will establish its new North American headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility in McKinney,…

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Greg Abbott Sets Budget Priorities Focused on Affordability and Fiscal Discipline for 2028-29

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is setting the tone for the state's next budget cycle, joining Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R-TX)…

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John Cornyn Announces $11 Million for Texas Mental Health Programs

Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded nearly $11 million to Texas to expand…

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