texas politics

James Talarico Leads Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in New Poll

A new statewide poll from Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR) is reshaping early expectations for the 2026 election cycle, showing…

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LONESTAR — 4.30.2026 — Major Solar Deal Boosts Texas Energy — Talarico Pledges National Reform on Redistricting — and More...

Graphic Packaging Signs Major Solar Deal for New Texas Energy Project Graphic Packaging Holding Company has announced a virtual power…

4 months ago

Graphic Packaging Signs Major Solar Deal for New Texas Energy Project

Graphic Packaging Holding Company has announced a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with NextEra Energy Resources to support the development…

4 months ago

John Cornyn Seeks to Strengthen Police Leadership

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), has introduced the Promoting Police Leadership Act, a bipartisan…

4 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.29.2026 — Van Duyne Blames Jeffrie's 'Maximum Warfare' After Trump Assassination Attempt — Paxton Probes Trucking Schools — and More...

Beth Van Duyne Blames Hakeem Jeffries' 'Maximum Warfare' After Trump Assassination Attempt Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting…

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Beth Van Duyne Blames Hakeem Jeffries' 'Maximum Warfare' After Trump Assassination Attempt

Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) is…

4 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.28.2026 — Paxton Blocks Biden-Era Private Firearms Sales Ruling — Supreme Court Reinstates Controversial Redistricting Map — and More...

Ken Paxton Blocks Biden-Era ATF Ruling on Private Firearm Sales Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a legal victory…

4 months ago

John Cornyn Cracks Down on Fraud and Recovering Funds

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a sweeping legislative package aimed at cracking down…

4 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Controversial Texas Electoral Map

The U.S. Supreme Court has voted to reinstate Texas’ controversial electoral map, favoring Republicans. The redrawn map, which generated controversy…

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Ken Paxton Blocks Biden-Era ATF Ruling on Private Firearm Sales

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a legal victory after a federal injunction blocking a Biden-era rule from the…

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