texas politics

NRC Advances Review of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Project in Texas

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its environmental assessment for the proposed Long Mott Generating Station ahead of schedule,…

2 months ago

Vicente Gonzalez Targets Expedia, Airbnb, and More Companies on Consumer Issues

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) sent a letter to the CEOs of Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, Priceline, and Tripadvisor demanding answers…

2 months ago

Chip Roy's IMAN Act Targets Foreign Cleric Visas

Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced the Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs (IMAN) Act today, legislation aimed at restricting certain foreign religious…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.19.2026 — Louisiana Doctor Sounds Alarm on Weight-Loss Drugs — Greg Abbott Urges Court Response to Austin Rampage — and More...

Louisiana Doctor Urges Legislature to Pass Bill Covering Weight-Loss Drugs for Medicaid Patients BATON ROUGE — Every week, Dr. Gil…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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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