Texas Politics

Speaker Burrows Praises Abbott’s State of the State Address

Following Governor Greg Abbott’s (R) State of the State address, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) expressed his support for…

1 year ago

President Trump’s Tariffs Draw Democrat Backlash

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump (R) announced a significant increase in tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, which has…

1 year ago

Meta Boosts Texas Power Grid with Data Center Deal

It appears as if Texas and Georgia have entered into a Data Center Lucha libre or cage match of sorts.…

1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: House Majority Leader Pledges to Enshrine Trump Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips

House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Texas Politics's Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s…

2 years ago

New Bill Would 'Vet' Afghanistan Withdrawal Refugees

Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered…

2 years ago

Republicans Turn to Trump After Democrats Block Texas-led ICC Sanctions Bill

Senate Republicans are requesting President Donald Trump exercise his executive authority to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Democrats…

2 years ago

Abbott Directs State Agencies to Reject Gender Identity Politics

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed Texas state agencies to reject gender identity politics.

2 years ago

Paxton Gearing up to Oust Cornyn From Senate in 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is making it clear that he wants Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) out of…

2 years ago

Trahan Backs Carlson Calling Governor Greg Abbott 'Liar, Betrayer'

Carlson called Governor Abbott a "liar" and "betrayer" for not securing Texas' border, and Texas Republicans are starting to agree.

2 years ago

Scott Introduces Bill to Fight Child Trafficking Through Proper Vetting of Sponsors

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) have introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act.…

2 years ago