texas politics

LONESTAR — 5.8.2026 — Abbott Threatens 'Muslim-Only' Event — Texas GOP Tackles States' Border Defense Rights — and More...

Greg Abbott Threatens to Pull $530,000 in Grants Over Texas Water Park's 'Muslim-Only' Event Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is threatening…

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Ken Paxton Secures Closure of Property Linked to Illicit Massage Business

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a court has ordered the closure of a commercial property in Austin…

3 months ago

Texas Man Charged After Shooting Near JD Vance's Motorcade in D.C.

A Midland, Texas, man is facing multiple federal charges after authorities say he opened fire near the National Mall in…

3 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.7.2026 — Abbott Welcomes Pin Oak Power Plant — BlackRock Invests in Texas Electricians — and More...

Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the opening of the…

3 months ago

Joaquin Castro Calls for Transparency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is leading…

3 months ago

BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas aimed at expanding the state's skilled trades workforce, with a focus…

3 months ago

LONESTAR — 5.6.2026 — Trump Endorses Abbott for Governor — ActBlue Sues Paxton — and More....

President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor…

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Ken Paxton Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a sweeping  $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family…

3 months ago

Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration to build a 2.5-gigawatt power project in Texas…

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ActBlue Sues Ken Paxton, Alleging a Violation of Constitutional Rights

Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), accusing him of abusing…

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