Texas Politics

Brandon Gill and Julie Johnson’s Bipartisan Bill Targets NDAs Silencing Abuse Survivors

Last week in Washington, D.C., Representatives Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Julie Johnson (D-TX) introduced a bill prohibiting the enforcement of…

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Christian Menefee Pushes 180-Day Election Mandate To Leave No House Seat Empty

For his first original bill proposal in Congress last week in Washington, D.C., Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is asking that…

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Chip Roy Moves to End U Visa Program Amid Immigration Debate

Last week in Washington, D.C., Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) introduced the End U Visa Abuse Act to terminate a program…

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Ken Paxton Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a sweeping  $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family…

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Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration to build a 2.5-gigawatt power project in Texas…

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ActBlue Sues Ken Paxton, Alleging a Violation of Constitutional Rights

Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), accusing him of abusing…

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President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy

President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) for reelection, praising him directly for signing the state's redrawn congressional…

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LONESTAR — 5.5.2026 — Cornyn Tackles 'Birth Tourism' With New Bill — Talarico Gives Paul Quinn College Commencement Address — and More...

John Cornyn Wants Foreign Adversaries to 'BACK OFF,' Targets Birth Tourism U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) announced new legislation aimed…

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James Talarico Tells HBCU Graduates Their Disillusionment Is a Superpower

Graduation season is upon students, and Representative James Talarico (D-TX) stood before graduates at Paul Quinn College last weekend and…

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Texas Democrats Sound Alarm After Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling

Following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Texas House Democrats are pushing for action…

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