texas politics

Doggett Questions Federal Response in July Floodings

With almost two months since the Texas floods devastated the state, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) argues that he is still…

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LONESTAR — 9.2.2025 — Abbott Signs Controversial Redistricting Map Into Law — Paxton Secures $720 Million Opioid Settlement — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has signed into law a newly redrawn congressional map for Texas, concluding a rare mid-decade redistricting…

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LONESTAR—9.1.2025—Abbott Leading on Rural Health Transformation— More Transgender Bathroom Talk?—More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with rural healthcare stakeholders…

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Abbott Signs New Texas Congressional Map Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has signed into law a newly redrawn congressional map for Texas, concluding a rare mid-decade redistricting…

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$1.2 Billion DOD Contract for Detention Camp Raises Questions

The federal government has opened a massive new immigration detention camp in the Texas desert. Mystery surrounds the detention camp…

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LONESTAR — 8.29.2025 — Abbott Signs 'Make America Healthy Again' Bills — Texas Legislature Gives Over-The-Counter Ivermectin The Green Light — and More...

Governor Abbott Signs “Make America Healthy Again” Legislation In a ceremonial bill signing held today, Governor Greg Abbott (R) officially…

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Brian Harrison Votes No on Youth-Camp Safety Bill

In response to House Bill 265, a bill designed to address some of those flood concerns, state Rep. Brian Harrison…

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Sessions Says ‘MarijuaNO’ to Pam Bondi and the DOJ

Rep. Pete Sessions (R) is leading a group of Republican lawmakers in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject…

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Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas

Mark Teixeira (R), former New York Yankees first baseman and three-time MLB All-Star, officially announced his bid for Texas' 21st…

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Paxton Urges Texas Supreme Court to Overturn Decision Favoring Beto O’Rourke, Court Denies him

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed an emergency appeal with the Texas Supreme Court. The move comes in…

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