texas politics

Congressional Creators Caucus Hosts First Creator Row on Capitol Hill

Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) hosted the first-ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill, bringing together creators,…

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LONESTAR — 6.9.2026 — Paxton's Former Defense Attorney Endorses Talarico — Paxton Launches Investigation Into Protein Powder Manufacturers — and More...

Ken Paxton's Former Defense Attorney Backs James Talarico in Texas Senate Race In an unexpected political twist, a Houston attorney…

3 weeks ago

Are Cops in Texas Schools Backfiring? New Investigation Says Yes

A joint investigation by The New York Times and The San Antonio Express-News found more than 2,600 use-of-force incidents involving Texas school…

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Ken Paxton Investigates Protein Powder Manufacturers Over Heavy Metals Contamination

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers following reports that some products…

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LONESTAR — 6.8.2026 — First U.S. Screwworm Detection in Texas — Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill — and More...

First U.S. Screwworm Detection Found In Texas Sparks Concerns Over Livestock Threat The first United States New World screwworm detection…

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Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Reform H-1B Visa Program

Congressman Chip Roy (R) introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026, legislation that would overhaul the H-1B visa…

4 weeks ago

August Pfluger Secures Support for Stronger Penalties Against Threats to Federal Agents

Congressman August Pfluger (R) announced bipartisan support for legislation that would strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal…

4 weeks ago

Texas Approves $411 Million Energy Fund Loan For New Power Plant

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a Texas Energy Fund loan agreement providing up to $411 million to help finance a…

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LONESTAR — 6.5.2026 — Joaquin Castro Presses Rubio Over Israel — Markwayne Mullin Defends Immigration Enforcement — and More...

Joaquin Castro Presses Marco Rubio on Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal and Lebanon Conflict Amid rocky military negotiations between Israel and Lebanon...…

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Launch Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus

U.S. Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX), David Valadao (R-CA), Brad Schneider (D-IL), and Lou Correa (D-CA) have launched the bipartisan Congressional…

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