Texas Politics

Bureau of Land Management Lease Sale Generates $139M for Oil and Gas Parcels in Texas and Southwest

The Bureau of Land Management leases 25 parcels covering more than 20,000 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, generating…

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Texas Higher Education Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Protect Academic Freedom

A coalition of Texas students, faculty, and community advocates is urging lawmakers to protect academic freedom, expand access and student…

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LONESTAR — 8.24.2026 —Texas Democrats Press Abbott Over ICE Agent Extradition—Gina Hinojosa Grows Support In Governors Race— and More...

Texas Democrats Press Greg Abbott to Extradite ICE Agent in Minneapolis Shooting Texas Democrats are urging Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX)…

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ENGIE Signs 48 MW Solar Agreement to Power Data Centers in Texas

ENGIE has signed a 48 MWac solar power purchase agreement with QTS to supply renewable energy to its data center…

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Chip Roy, Steve Cohen Seek to Rein In Emergency Powers

Reps. Chip Roy (R) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) have introduced the ARTICLE ONE Act, which would require Congress to approve…

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Ken Paxton Resolves Case After Baby Gabriel Receives Life-Saving Care

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has resolved his legal intervention in the case of baby Gabriel after the newborn…

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New Poll Moves Texas Governor Race Toward Gina Hinojosa

The Texas Governor's race is becoming increasingly competitive, with the Cook Political Report moving its rating in Democrat Gina Hinojosa's…

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LONESTAR — 8.21.2026 —Former Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico—Ted Cruz Urges House to Pass Senate Legislation— and More...

Former John Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico Campaign James Talarico's (D) Senate campaign has hired a former John Cornyn (R)…

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Former John Cornyn Aide Joins James Talarico Campaign

James Talarico's (D) Senate campaign has hired a former John Cornyn (R) aide as a deputy policy director, adding a…

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NRG Invests $103K, Expanding Energy Apprenticeships at Houston City College

NRG Energy is investing $103,000 in Houston City College to expand apprenticeship opportunities in instrumentation and controls, helping prepare students…

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