Texas Politics

Could the Government Control Your Money? Keith Self Is Trying to Make Sure It Can't

Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) has a warning for Americans: the government's push toward digital currency is the last step toward…

3 months ago

Texas Democrats Call for Dilley Detention Center Shutdown After ‘Disturbing’ Visit

A group of Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives is demanding the closure of an immigration center in Dilley,…

3 months ago

Ken Paxton, DOJ Reach Settlement Over Meat Industry Pricing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a major antitrust settlement with Agri Stats, Inc., saying the agreement will help…

3 months ago

Ted Cruz Believes Trump Accounts Could Transform Social Security

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) shared his thoughts on the newly created "Trump Accounts" for children, stating that they could…

3 months ago

Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

3 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.11.2026 — Veronica Escobar Questions Meta Over El Paso Data Center — BlackRock Invests $30M in Workforce — and More...

Veronica Escobar Demands Answers From Meta on El Paso Data Center Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) continues to demand that Meta…

3 months ago

Michael McCaul Pushes Act to Shield World Cup, Olympics From Drone Threats

Today, Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) helped introduce a bill to expand the National Guard's role in defending against dangerous drones…

3 months ago

41 Texas Lawmakers Threaten Greg Abbott With a Constitutional Fight

A Muslim community's canceled water park celebration has turned into a full-blown political and legal standoff in Texas, with dozens…

3 months ago

Veronica Escobar Demands Answers From Meta on El Paso Data Center

Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) continues to demand that Meta provide a clear answer on the impact of adding a new…

3 months ago

Texas Business Leaders Praise BlackRock's $30M Workforce Investment

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) praised BlackRock for launching a $30 million workforce investment initiative aimed at expanding skilled…

3 months ago