Texas Politics

Fentanyl Deaths in Texas Dropped 42% Following the 'One Pill Kills' Campaign

Newly released data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) shows fentanyl-related poisoning deaths dropped by more than…

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Ken Paxton Orders Cities to Halt Potentially Illegal Property Tax Hikes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed four towns, La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro, to halt the implementation…

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LONESTAR — 10.3.2025 — Gregg Abbott Launches Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office — Matt Gaetz Endorse Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General — and More...

Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory…

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No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday…

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Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency,…

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Ted Cruz Requests Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced that he will forgo his paycheck until the Government shutdown is resolved. In a…

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Matt Gaetz Endorses Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General

Heading into the 2026 midterm election, Texas is well on its way to becoming the state to closely watch. One…

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Greg Abbott Launches Task Force to Target Repeat Offenders

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the formation of the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP). The new joint task force is…

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LONESTAR — 10.2.2025 — Texas Lawmakers React to Government Shutdown — Abbott Highlights Texas HireAbility Campaign — and More...

Texas Lawmakers React to Government Shutdown Amid Partisan Divide Texas lawmakers have responded to the federal government officially shutting down,…

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Government Shutdown Raises Concerns for Gulf Coast Projects

As Congress becomes deadlocked over government funding, concerns are growing in Texas about how a prolonged shutdown could ripple through…

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