texas politics

Big Bend Border Wall Project Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract, Waiving Environmental Protections

After months of controversy surrounding plans to construct a border wall through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a $1.7…

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Nathaniel Moran Endorses John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

Early voting began today in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff between Incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, as…

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54 Wind Projects in Texas Awaiting Permit Approval as Department of Defense Addresses National Security Concerns

Routine federal permits for 165 land-based wind projects have paused nationwide, as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) evaluates national…

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August Pfluger Pushes for Landowner Voice in Transmission Line Decisions

Congressman August Pfluger (R) voiced his support for protecting landowner input in transmission line development during a House Energy Subcommittee…

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Ken Paxton Secures Settlement With Texas Children's Hospital Over Transition Care

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a settlement with Texas Children's Hospital that includes the creation of what state…

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LONESTAR — 5.18.2026 — Escobar Reintroduces Bipartisan Dignity Act — Pfluger Pushes for DHS Reforms — and More...

Bipartisan Dignity Act Promises Border Security Without Sacrificing Compassion Earlier this week in Washington, D.C., Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and…

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John Cornyn, John Fetterman Introduce LNG Export Security Act

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have introduced the LNG Export Security Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Demands Dallas County Sheriff Enter ICE Agreement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sent a letter to Sheriff Marian Brown demanding that the Dallas County Sheriff's…

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Chip Roy Targets Foreign Influence Through Sister Cities

U.S Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced the Sister City Transparency Act, legislation aimed at increasing federal oversight of sister city…

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LONESTAR — 5.15.2026 — Abbott Expands Repeat Offender Task Force — Casar Questions Secretary McMahon Over Trump Ballroom Cost — and More...

Greg Abbott Expands Repeat Offender Task Force into Major Metro Areas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Department…

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