Texas Politics

Ken Paxton's Statewide Crackdown Could Block Hundreds of Texas Cities From Raising Taxes

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) has launched one of the broadest municipal oversight efforts in recent state history, demanding financial…

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Chip Roy Seeks to Reverse Obama-era School Immigration Data Policy

U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) is calling on federal officials to rescind an Obama-era policy that he argues has discouraged…

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LONESTAR — 4.9.2026 — Crenshaw Defends Trump's Comments on Iran — Crockett Invokes 25th Amendment Against Trump — and More...

Dan Crenshaw Defends Trump's 'A While Civilization Will Die' Post U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (R) is defending President Donald Trump…

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Texas Hemp Industry Sues State Agencies Over New Regulations

The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC), along with industry groups and businesses, has filed a lawsuit in Travis County challenging…

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Jasmine Crockett Urges Vance to Invoke 25th Amendment on 'Deranged' Trump

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D) is calling on Vice President JD Vance and the president's Cabinet to invoke Section Four…

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Dan Crenshaw Defends Trump's 'A Whole Civilization Will Die' Post

U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (R) is defending President Donald Trump (R) following controversial remarks about Iran, arguing that critics are…

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Brandon Gil Pushes Back on DIGNIDAD Act as Midterms Approach

Representative Brandon Gil (R-TX) is pushing back hard against a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill making its way through the House…

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LONESTAR — 4.8.2026 — Another Former Staffer Accuses Tony Gonzales of Inappropriate Behavior — Psychedelic Research in Texas Hits Speed Bump — and More...

Second Former Staffer Accuses Tony Gonzales of Sending Explicit Messages A second former staffer for U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R)…

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Fluor, X-energy Advance Nuclear Project at Texas Facility

Fluor Corporation has announced a new agreement with X-energy to support the development of an advanced nuclear project at Dow…

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Abbott and Texas Republicans Receive Praise from Anti-China Group for Fighting CCP influence in State Hospitals

A national security advocacy group is going up with digital advertising in Texas this week, praising Governor Greg Abbott and…

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