texas politics

Keith Self Seeks to Tighten Federal Spending Rules

Congressman Keith Self (R) has introduced the Super Pay-As-You-Go Act, legislation that would require Congress to offset new spending with…

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House Panel Advances Ronny Jackson's SAFE CATTLE Act

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on Congressman Ronny Jackson's (R) SAFE…

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John Cornyn Presses Trump Administration to Hold Mexico Accountable on 1944 Water Treaty

Senator John Cornyn (R) urged the Trump administration to use the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process to pressure Mexico into…

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LONESTAR — 7.24.2026 —Iran War Enters New Phase—Texas Sets New Power Record— and More...

Iran War Enters New Phase: Lawmakers Weigh Diplomacy vs. Military Pressure The war between the United States and Iran has…

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August Pfluger Secures Defense Priorities in House-Passed FY 2027 NDAA

Congressman August Pfluger (R) announced that several of his legislative priorities were included in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 National…

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Christian Menefee Presses Trump Administration on Impact of AI Data Centers

Congressman Christian Menefee (D) questioned a Trump administration science official during a House hearing over President Donald Trump's claims about…

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Troy Nehls Applauds Senate Advancement of Aviation Innovation Bills

Congressman Troy Nehls (R) praised the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing two aviation bills he leads in the House that…

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LONESTAR — 7.23.2026 —Congress Debates Smithsonian's Role—John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche— and More...

Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role. A White House report criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum…

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House Committee Advances August Pfluger's Bill Combating Xylazine trafficking

Congressman August Pfluger's (R) bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act unanimously advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, moving…

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John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche on IRS Settlement and Mail-Order Abortion Policy

Senator John Cornyn (R) questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, raising concerns about…

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