Brian Harrison Urges Abbott to Restrict Emergency Powers Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Brian Harrison Urges Abbott to Restrict Emergency Powers Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Raeylee Barefield
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November 5, 2026
Texas Representative Brian Harrison (R) is demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott (R) call an immediate special legislative session to restrict...
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Texas Grid Meets Record Power Demand as Clean Energy Gains Ground

Texas Grid Meets Record Power Demand as Clean Energy Gains Ground

Raeylee Barefield
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October 21, 2026
Texas' electricity grid weathered a record-breaking summer as renewable energy supplied a growing share of power, according to a new...
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Texas Values Continues to Press Schools to Post Ten Commandments Under SB 10

Texas Values Continues to Press Schools to Post Ten Commandments Under SB 10

Raeylee Barefield
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October 14, 2026
Texas Values has sent updated legal guidance to every Texas public school district urging superintendents and school boards to comply...
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TPPF Research Calls for Texas Office to Oversee Federal Grants

TPPF Research Calls for Texas Office to Oversee Federal Grants

Raeylee Barefield
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September 10, 2026
The Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Government Reform & Oversight Coalition released new research calling on the Texas Legislature to...
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Beth Van Duyne Seeks to Regulate Beverages Containing Hemp

Beth Van Duyne Seeks to Regulate Beverages Containing Hemp

Raeylee Barefield
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August 12, 2026
U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish federal regulations for hemp-derived beverages...
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In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

Associated Press
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August 4, 2026
A left-leaning group is planning to spend $6 million organizing Latino voters in Texas, a group that has trended away from...
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New THC Rules Are Coming to Texas July 31: What to Know

New THC Rules Are Coming to Texas July 31: What to Know

Ashley Paredes
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July 21, 2026
Starting July 31, Texas is reinstating its ban on delta-8 and other THC isomers that are not delta-9 THC. What...
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Texas Launches Rural Hospital Officers Academy to Support Rural Health Care Leaders

Texas Launches Rural Hospital Officers Academy to Support Rural Health Care Leaders

Raeylee Barefield
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July 21, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is creating the Rural Hospital Officers Academy to provide free professional development...
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Secretary Jane Nelson Calls Election Integrity 'Cornerstone' of her Work Ahead of November Midterm Election

Secretary Jane Nelson Calls Election Integrity 'Cornerstone' of her Work Ahead of November Midterm Election

Ashley Paredes
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July 20, 2026
Ahead of the November midterm election, former Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson provided updates on key election programs as...
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Greg Abbott Launches Texas Classroom Commission to Empower Teachers

Greg Abbott Launches Texas Classroom Commission to Empower Teachers

Ashley Paredes
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July 10, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched the Texas Classroom Commission Tuesday, a new teacher-led panel created to shape the future of...
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