Texas Politics

LONESTAR — 8.12.2025 — Abbott Claims Redistricting Fight 'Could Literally Last Years' — Cornyn Urges Texas Supreme Court to Act on Fleeing Lawmakers — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) defended his decision to pursue the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block…

2 months ago

CPS Energy Launches Program to Change Texas Natural Gas

CPS Energy is teaming up with Seattle-based Modern Hydrogen on a pilot project that could reshape how San Antonio produces…

2 months ago

Crenshaw, Pfluger Want EPA Approval for Carbon Storage Wells

Texas Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R) and August Pfluger (R) have introduced a bill that forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

2 months ago

Abbott Says Fight Over Redistricting “Could Literally Last Years” as Democrats Remain Out of State

Governor Greg Abbott (R) defended his decision to pursue the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block…

2 months ago

Cornyn Urges Texas Supreme Court to Act on Quorum-Breaking Lawmakers

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has filed an amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court backing Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency…

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Paxton Scores win Against O'Rourke & Powered by People

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over the weekend that his office secured a temporary restraining order against former Rep. Beto…

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EPA Cancels Over $400 Million in Texas Solar Funding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has canceled over $400 million in federal solar energy funding for Texas, which is part…

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Ken Paxton Sues Vanguard While Holding Millions in Its Funds

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is touting a legal victory in his high-profile lawsuit against asset management giants BlackRock, Vanguard,…

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Escobar Accuses Israel of 'Illegal and Brutal Occupation' of Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, which has sparked backlash from Texas…

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Proposed Texas Maps Could Set Stage for Comebacks by Former Lawmakers

The Republican-led Texas Legislature and it's proposed redistricting plan is drawing attention not just for how it redraws political boundaries,…

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