texas politics

Greg Abbott Announces $166 Million in Energy Assistance for Low-Income Texans

Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funding that will help low-income Texans pay utility bills, improve home…

17 hours ago

John Cornyn Seeks to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 17 other Republican senators in introducing the FFL Protection…

18 hours ago

Congressional Creators Caucus Hosts First Creator Row on Capitol Hill

Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) hosted the first-ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill, bringing together creators,…

18 hours ago

LONESTAR — 6.9.2026 — Paxton's Former Defense Attorney Endorses Talarico — Paxton Launches Investigation Into Protein Powder Manufacturers — and More...

Ken Paxton's Former Defense Attorney Backs James Talarico in Texas Senate Race In an unexpected political twist, a Houston attorney…

22 hours ago

Are Cops in Texas Schools Backfiring? New Investigation Says Yes

A joint investigation by The New York Times and The San Antonio Express-News found more than 2,600 use-of-force incidents involving Texas school…

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Ken Paxton Investigates Protein Powder Manufacturers Over Heavy Metals Contamination

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers following reports that some products…

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LONESTAR — 6.8.2026 — First U.S. Screwworm Detection in Texas — Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill — and More...

First U.S. Screwworm Detection Found In Texas Sparks Concerns Over Livestock Threat The first United States New World screwworm detection…

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Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Reform H-1B Visa Program

Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026, legislation that would overhaul the H-1B visa…

5 days ago

August Pfluger Secures Support for Stronger Penalties Against Threats to Federal Agents

Congressman August Pfluger (R) announced bipartisan support for legislation that would strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal…

5 days ago

Texas Approves $411 Million Energy Fund Loan For New Power Plant

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a Texas Energy Fund loan agreement providing up to $411 million to help finance a…

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