texas politics

Vikki Goodwin Enters Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D) has officially entered the race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, pledging a “pragmatic, family-first approach” focused…

2 months ago

Texas VFW Head Wants Vets to Choose Their Own Healing Path

Texas lawmakers are debating the future of hemp-derived products, but incoming State Commander of the Texas VFW Dave Walden is…

2 months ago

Texas Democrats Defend Rep. McIver Against DOJ Charges

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver (D) is facing charges after an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.20.2025 — Keith Self Says No to Big Beautiful Bill — Chip Roy Shifts Vote on Bill — and More...

Rep. Keith Self (R) announced this week that he will continue to oppose President Donald Trump’s (R) “Big Beautiful Bill,”…

2 months ago

Self Opposes 'Big Beautiful Bill' Over Medicaid, Delayed Cuts

Rep. Keith Self (R) announced this week that he will continue to oppose President Donald Trump’s (R) “Big Beautiful Bill,”…

2 months ago

Rep. Roy Doesn't Budge on 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Votes Present

Rep. Chip Roy (R) opted to vote “present” on the “Big Beautiful Bill” markup that had the U.S. House meeting…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.19.2025 — 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' Faces Obstacle — Comey Facing Jail Time? — and More...

In a 16 to 21 vote, the 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' has failed in the House Budget Committee. Rep. Chip…

2 months ago

The 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' Fails, Rep. Roy Votes 'No'

In a 16 to 21 vote, the 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' has failed in the House Budget Committee. Rep. Chip…

2 months ago

Fallon Introduces AI and Cloud Competition Defense Bill

Rep. Pat Fallon (R) has introduced the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at…

2 months ago

O’Rourke Says President Biden ‘Failed the Country’

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) continues to fuel rumors of a Senate run as he offers his assessment of President Joe…

2 months ago