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FBI Responds to Cornyn’s Request to Help Locate Absent Texas Democrats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has responded to a request from U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) to assist in locating…

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Dan Patrick Backs Bill to Restrict Access to Women’s Facilities

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 7, a measure aimed at restricting access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, and…

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Governor Abbott Moves to Remove Gene Wu Over Quorum Break, Wu Responds

Governor Greg Abbott took legal action following the departure of House Democrats from the state in a high stakes battle…

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Texas Lawmakers Hear Local Testimony After Devastating July 4 Floods

In the wake of one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history, state lawmakers and top officials gathered in…

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LONESTAR — 8.11.2025 — Abbott Vows Endless Special Sessions — Paxton, Burrows Take Legal Steps to Arrest Texas Democrats — and More...

Abbott Vows to Call Endless Special Sessions as Democrats Flee Governor Greg Abbott has escalated a political showdown over redistricting…

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LONESTAR — 7.31.2025 — Abbott Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance — New Texas Map Adds Five GOP Seats — and More...

This week, Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment…

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Senator Nathan Johnson Unveils Cannabis Reform Bills in Texas Special Session

Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has filed two bills during the current special legislative session aimed at overhauling Texas’ cannabis policy.…

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Texas Democrats Explore Quorum Break as Donors Offer Support

Texas Democrats are considering a quorum break to block Republican-led efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps. A move that…

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Texas Anti-Abortion Lawmaker Accused of Funding Abortions

Texas State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, a key contributor of the state’s near-total abortion ban, is under fire following explosive allegations…

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Public Outrage Erupts Over GOP Redistricting Plan in Texas

Texans packed the Capitol to voice strong opposition to a Republican-led effort to redraw the state’s congressional map during a…

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