texas politics

Gov. Pritzker Rejects Calls for FBI Arrests of Texas Democrats in Illinois

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) dismissed suggestions that FBI agents could arrest Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois to…

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Texas Power Grid Facing Significant Surge in 2026

The Lone Star state is expected to become the epicenter of America’s energy demand boom as electricity usage is poised…

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Texas Policy Research Opposes Bill Eliminating STAAR Test

As Republicans move to pass a bill that would eliminate the STAAR exam, organizations like Texas Policy Research are warning…

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Crockett Praises Senator Cornyn as 'Bipartisan' Republican

During an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) dismissed the Texas Republicans letter to the FBI calling for their…

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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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LONESTAR — 8.7.2025 — O'Rourke's Group Accused of Funding Democrat Exodus — Paxton Launches Investigation into Powered by People — and More...

Powered by People, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D) political group, is allegedly a key financial backer of the Texas…

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Paxton Investigating O'Rourke's Group Over Democrat Exodus

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced this week that he has launched a formal investigation into Powered by People, the…

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Senator Cornyn Requests FBI Support in Texas Legislative Standoff

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist Texas authorities in investigating…

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Hunt Weighs Senate Run Bid, Posing Threat to Cornyn

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R), is reportedly weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, which would pit him against both incumbent…

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