texas politics

Texas Reps Back Bill Countering Biden Decision on Cuba

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has responded to President Joe Biden (D) by reintroducing a bill that keeps the…

1 year ago

Lone Star — 1.15.25 - Speaker's Race: Burrows Beats Cook With Help From Democrats - Abbott Defies Biden (Sort of) - and More...

Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news Texas Democrats Help Elect Burrows to Texas Speaker of the House Yeah, the House Speaker's race…

1 year ago

Dustin Burrows Elected Texas House Speaker

The Texas House convened this week to elect state Rep. Dustin Borrows (R) as the new Texas House Speaker.

1 year ago

Greg Abbott Raised Over $50 Million in 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) raised over $50 million in 2024, showing his strong political outreach in the Lone Star…

1 year ago

Abbott Appoints Shawn Thierry to Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has appointed state Rep. Shawn Thierry (R) to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.

1 year ago

Lone Star - Texas' Big Political Read - 1.13.25 - The Battle for Texas Speaker Rages on - Governor Abbott Sends Help to California - and More...

This week, the Texas House will finally vote on a speaker of the house. The vote comes after weeks of…

1 year ago

Abbott Deploys First Responders to Assist With California Wildfires

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has deployed first responders to assist with the California wildfires. The governor announced over the…

1 year ago

Dan Patrick Unleashes on ‘Selfish’ Republicans

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) unloaded on “selfish, rogue House Republicans,” urging support for Texas Rep. David Cook (R).

1 year ago

Rep. Burrows Faces Staggering Approval Rating in his District

recent poll signaled that Texas Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) is facing a staggering approval rating in his own district.

1 year ago

Texas Republicans’ Pressure Pushes BlackRock to Exit From Climate Organization

After aggressive attacks from Republicans, BlackRock Inc. has exited one of the world's biggest climate finance groups for investors.

1 year ago