Texas Politics

John Cornyn Seeks to Use Seized Russian Assets for Ukraine Defense

U.S. Senator John Cornyn and a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER)…

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Texas Supreme Court Shuts Down Attempt to Block Beach Closures During SpaceX Launches

The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that environmental groups do not have the right to sue for public beach access,…

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Cummins, Circe Energy Partner on West Texas AI Data Center

Cummins Inc. and Circe Energy have signed an agreement to deploy natural gas-powered generation systems for a major AI-focused data…

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LONESTAR — 6.22.2026 — Texas Democrats Decry 'Leave Big Bend Alone' — Bipartisan Effort Honors Juneteenth — and More...

‘Leave Big Bend Alone’: Texas Democrats Fight Proposed Border Wall in National Park Texas lawmakers are pushing back against the…

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Dan Patrick and James Talarico Clash Over Faith

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) intensified his criticism of Democratic nominee and state Rep. James Talarico (D) during a…

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Ken Paxton Says He Supports IVF Procedures, Unlike Rest of Texas GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday he is a "strong supporter" of in-vitro fertilization, which was demonized in the…

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Al Green Marks Juneteenth in Galveston With a Call for Reparations

Representative Al Green (D-TX) stood in Galveston on Juneteenth, the very city where enslaved Texans first learned they were free…

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Texas Universities Receive USDA Funding to Combat New World Screwworm

Governor Greg Abbott announced that several Texas universities and research institutions will receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…

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John Cornyn Leads Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day, recognizing the holiday's historical…

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LONESTAR — 6.19.2026 — Oil Prices Lower Than $80 Per Barrel — Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances — and More...

Oil Prices Drop Below $80 Per Barrel, Following the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz President Trump signed an Iran…

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