texas politics

Randy Weber's PACK Act Advances, Targeting Conflicting Packaging Rules

A bipartisan effort to bring consistency to how recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims appear on consumer packaging is moving forward…

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Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into TriWest Over Health Care Claim Denials

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp. over allegations that the company…

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LONESTAR — 9.3.2026 —Joaquin Castro Seeks Release of Detained Mother—John Thune Calls on Trump to Back Ken Paxton— and More...

Joaquin Castro Calls for Release of Detained Mother of San Antonio Representative Joaquin Castro is calling on ICE to immediately…

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Joaquin Castro Calls for Release of Detained Mother of San Antonio Student

Representative Joaquin Castro is calling on ICE to immediately release the mother of a San Antonio student and U.S. Naval…

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Ronny Jackson Joins Intelligence Committee Review of 9/11 Commission Report

Representative Ronny Jackson (R) joined the House Intelligence Committee at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to approve its…

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Henry Cuellar Seeks to Address Data Center Costs

Rep. Henry Cuellar introduced the Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026, legislation that would require data centers to disclose…

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374 MW Solar Project Breaks Ground in Texas as Houston Energy Demand Grows

A new solar project is taking shape in Wharton County as Texas continues to face growing demand for electricity. OCI…

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LONESTAR — 9.2.2026 —Ted Cruz Wants to Restructure the Court of Appeals—Greg Abbott Seeks to Protect Texas Water Systems— and More...

Ted Cruz Pushes to Restructure Nation’s Largest Appeals Court Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is leading the charge to restructure the…

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Texas Families Can Take a 30-Day Challenge to Make Breakfast Easier

School mornings are back, and for many Texas families, getting everyone out the door with a good breakfast can feel…

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Ken Paxton Sues Amazon Over Alleged Deceptive Advertising Auctions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sued Amazon, alleging the company misled Texas businesses about how it prices advertising…

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