Texas Politics

LONESTAR — 1.30.2026 — Abbott Orders Paxton to Strip CAIR of Nonprofit Status — Cornyn Accuses Paxton of Not Doing His Job — and More...

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January 30, 2026

Greg Abbott Demands Ken Paxton Strip CAIR of Nonprofit Status Governor Greg Abbott (R) is demanding that the Texas Office...

Trump Files Lawsuit Against IRS and Treasury Department Over Tax Leak

Joseph Quesada

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January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump, Don Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump organization are suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the...

LONESTAR — 1.29.2026 — Abbott Halts H-1B Visa Petitions in Texas — Pfluger Leads Bill to Protect American Property Abroad — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 29, 2026

Greg Abbott Halts New H-1B Visa Petitions by Texas Agencies and Universities Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate...

LONESTAR — 1.28.2026 — Abbott Expands Prohibited Technology Over Foreign Threats — Texas Republicans Want Investigation Over ICE Shooting — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 28, 2026

Greg Abbott Expands Prohibited Technology List to Counter Foreign Threats Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced an expansion of Texas's...

LONESTAR — 1.27.2026 — Energy Department Provides Support to Texas Energy Grid — Paxton Pens Opinion on Terrorist Linked Schools — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 27, 2026

Energy Department Supports Texas Grid During Winter Storm The Texas power grid is receiving additional federal support as Winter Storm...

LONESTAR — 1.26.2026 — Abbott Assures Power Grid is Ready for Winter Storm — Paxton Investigates Alleged Financial Incentives Tied to Vaccines — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 26, 2026

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to...

Killswitch Engage: House Rejects Amendment Blocking Automobile ‘Kill Switch’

Daniel Molina

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January 23, 2026

The House voted against an appropriations amendment this week that would block funding for a provision in federal law that...

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm

Raeylee Barefield

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January 23, 2026

Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions...

LONESTAR — 1.23.2026 — Abbott's $105.7M War Chest Raises Questions About Political Future — Democrats Target Homan Over Immigration Enforcement — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 23, 2026

Greg Abbott's $105.7M Campaign Funds Raises Questions About Texas's Future Governor Greg Abbott is heading into the 2026 election cycle...

LONESTAR — 1.22.2026 — Abbott Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm — Pfluger Targets CCP Influence — and More...

Daniel Molina

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January 22, 2026

Potential Winter Storm Threatens Texans, State of Emergency Declared Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Division of Emergency...