Texas Politics

Senate Democrats Advance Republican CR, Avoid Government Shutdown

Ten Democrats voted to advance the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September, setting the stage for the…

6 months ago

Affirmative Action: DOE Investigates Dozens of Universities

The US Department of Education (DOE) has announced investigations into over fifty different universities for allegedly employing affirmative action and…

6 months ago

Texas Senate Committee Approves Bills Aimed at Easing Housing Crisis

The Texas Senate Local Government Committee approved bills aimed at combating the rising cost of housing. With the price of…

6 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Strengthen Higher Education Oversight

Texas lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 37, a sweeping proposal designed to increase oversight of higher education institutions and ensure…

6 months ago

Trump Admin Defends Visa Cancellation Program as Travel Ban Looms

President Donald Trump’s cabinet is defending its new ‘Catch and Revoke’ visa cancellation program.  The State Department recently launched the…

6 months ago

LONESTAR — 3.14.2025 — Texas Republicans Want DOGE to Review State Budget — Lt. Governor Patrick Thinks Texas can be 'Film Capital of the World — and More...

State Rep. Carrie Isaac (R) has joined a growing conservative effort to ensure the state budget undergoes a thorough review…

6 months ago

Schumer to Vote for 'Deeply Partisan' GOP Continuing Resolution, Likely Evading Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addressed the upper chamber and publicly declared his intention to vote for the Republican-sponsored…

6 months ago

Trump Expands US Efforts Against Iran's 'Ghost Fleet'

President Donald Trump is expanding efforts to combat Iran’s illicit oil trade via its ‘Ghost Fleet.’ State Department Spokesperson Tammy…

6 months ago

Cornyn Blames Senate Democrats for 'Schumer Shutdown'

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) shared a statement on the Senate floor regarding the Democrat Party's "hypocrisy" concerning the impending government…

6 months ago

Texas Representative James Frank Champions Parental Choice in Support of HB 2

During a committee meeting on public education, Texas House Representative James Frank (R) gave a speech advocating for the House…

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