Texas SNAP Backlog Reaches 175,000 as Democrats Demand Federal Investigation

Texas SNAP Backlog Reaches 175,000 as Democrats Demand Federal Investigation

Raeylee Barefield
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November 10, 2026
A group of 13 Texas Democratic members of Congress is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the...
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Ken Paxton's Coal Lawsuit Hits Political Roadblock After Texas GOP Wipeout

Ken Paxton's Coal Lawsuit Hits Political Roadblock After Texas GOP Wipeout

Raeylee Barefield
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November 6, 2026
Ken Paxton's (R) coal antitrust crusade could be headed for the exit as Democrats take control of Texas statewide offices,...
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Ken Paxton Concedes Senate Race, Prepares to Exit Attorney General’s Office

Ken Paxton Concedes Senate Race, Prepares to Exit Attorney General’s Office

Payton Anderson
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November 5, 2026
After a closely watched race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton (R-TX) and James Talarico (D-TX), Talarico defeated Paxton,...
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Abbott Campaign Targets Gina Hinojosa Over Donors, Soros-Backed Groups

Abbott Campaign Targets Gina Hinojosa Over Donors, Soros-Backed Groups

Raeylee Barefield
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October 28, 2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's (R) campaign is accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) of hypocrisy over her criticism of...
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Houston Democrats Say ICE Enforcement is Hurting Workers

Houston Democrats Say ICE Enforcement is Hurting Workers

Raeylee Barefield
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October 27, 2026
Democratic lawmakers and labor leaders warned that the Trump administration's immigration enforcement is hurting Houston's economy, arguing that fear of...
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Willie Nelson Backs James Talarico in the Texas Senate Race

Willie Nelson Backs James Talarico in the Texas Senate Race

Raeylee Barefield
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October 8, 2026
Texas music icon Willie Nelson has endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, urging Texans to vote for the state...
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Gina Hinojosa Reports $25M Raised as Texas Governor Race Tightens

Gina Hinojosa Reports $25M Raised as Texas Governor Race Tightens

Raeylee Barefield
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October 6, 2026
Democratic Texas gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa (D) said her campaign has raised $25 million ahead of the November 3 election,...
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LONESTAR — 10.6.2026 —Texas Bans Over 8,000 Books—Trump Visits Ken Paxton on the Campaign Trail— and More...

LONESTAR — 10.6.2026 —Texas Bans Over 8,000 Books—Trump Visits Ken Paxton on the Campaign Trail— and More...

Staff Reports
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October 6, 2026
Texas Records More Than 8,100 School Book Bans in 2025-26 PEN America reported Monday that Texas recorded more than 8,100...
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Texas Democrats Urge Space Academy Commission to Choose Lone Star State

Texas Democrats Urge Space Academy Commission to Choose Lone Star State

Payton Anderson
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October 5, 2026
Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) is leading a coalition of Democrats in the Texas delegation in urging the Presidential Commission on...
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Texas Voter Registration Backlog Hits Counties Ahead of October Deadline

Texas Voter Registration Backlog Hits Counties Ahead of October Deadline

Raeylee Barefield
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September 28, 2026
Tens of thousands of Texas voter registration applications and updates, some dating back to October 2025, went unprocessed after a...
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