Texas Politics

John Cornyn Leads Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day, recognizing the holiday's historical…

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LONESTAR — 6.19.2026 — Oil Prices Lower Than $80 Per Barrel — Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances — and More...

Oil Prices Drop Below $80 Per Barrel, Following the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz President Trump signed an Iran…

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‘Leave Big Bend Alone’: Texas Democrats Fight Proposed Border Wall in National Park

Texas lawmakers are pushing back against the plans to expand border infrastructure near Big Bend National Park, arguing that increased…

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New Bill Would Replace Time-and-a-Half With Double Pay for Overtime Hours

A group of House Democrats wants to fundamentally change how American workers are compensated for working overtime, and they say…

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Protect College Sports Act Heads to the Senate Floor

The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act now heads to the Senate Floor after passing 19-9 in the Senate Commerce Committee…

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Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined the Federal Trade Commission and several states in a lawsuit against the…

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Ted Cruz Seeks to Support Military Homeschool Families

Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced legislation to help military families who homeschool their children by allowing them to continue…

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John Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances Targeting Foreign Influence

A Senate committee has advanced legislation led by Sen. John Cornyn (R) that would tighten foreign lobbying disclosure requirements and…

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LONESTAR — 6.18.2026 — Paxton Targets Talarico Over DEI — Roy Criticizes MLB Over Pride Month — and More...

Ken Paxton Targets James Talarico Over Alleged DEI Ties Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign is criticizing... READ…

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In the Midst of Pride Month, MLB Draws Controversial Fire From Congressman Chip Roy

When three San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps, becoming controversial in the league, Congressman…

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