Texas Politics

LONESTAR — 5.14.2026 — Cornyn Introduces I-47 'Trump Interstate' Bill — Gill Leading Government Abuses Investigation Task Force — and More...

John Cornyn Introduces I-47 'Trump Interstate' Bill to Change Highway 287 U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced the I-47…

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Faith, Fear and the Fight Over Sharia Law in Texas

Following an initial hearing in February, members of a House Judiciary subcommittee continued debating today in Washington, D.C., on whether…

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Brandon Gill Named Chair of New House Task Force on Government Abuses

Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) has been chosen to lead a newly created House task force to investigate what Republicans describe…

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Roger Williams Seeks to Upgrade the Safety of Police Vehicles

Congressman Roger Williams (R) has introduced the Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act, legislation aimed at expanding the use of federal…

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John Cornyn Introduces I-47 'Trump Interstate' Bill to Change Highway 287

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act, legislation that would designate U.S. Highway 287 as…

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Ken Paxton Warns CVS Over DEI Supplier Diversity Program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sent a letter to CVS Health warning the company that its Diversity, Equity,…

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LONESTAR — 5.13.2026 — Paxton Sues Netflix Over Data Collection — Democrats Rally Against Rising Energy Costs — and More...

Ken Paxton Sues Netflix Over Alleged Illegal Data Collection Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against…

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A Death Sentence for Fentanyl Dealers? Chip Roy Says Yes

Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would make drug dealers eligible for the death penalty if the fentanyl…

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John Cornyn Joins Supreme Court Push to Restrict Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) joined more than 100 Republican lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme…

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Ken Paxton Sues Netflix Over Alleged Illegal Data Collection

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of illegally collecting and…

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