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Texas Politics

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Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)23:34 12-Dec-24

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In the last 6 hours

Houston City Council calls to reform Tirz system ABC13 / KTRK-TV22:22 12-Dec-24

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigations into Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and Other… Texas Attorney General (Press Release)20:44 12-Dec-24

In the last 8 hours

Outgoing Harris County DA has 'unprecedented' pleas in pending cases ABC13 / KTRK-TV20:20 12-Dec-24

Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found FOX 7 Austin19:51 12-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Breckenridge Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)19:44 12-Dec-24

Biden Pardons 3 Texas Prisoners In Largest-Ever Clemency Patch18:58 12-Dec-24

Yesterday

Texas Republican Seeks to Ban Sex Toys from Pharmacies to Keep Kids from 'Being Exposed to Obscene Devices While… Latin Times17:44 12-Dec-24

Texas lawmaker introduces bill for strategic bitcoin reserve, aligning with Trump’s crypto agenda The Block17:38 12-Dec-24

Amid a national attack against transgender people, Odessa elected its first gay City Council member The Texas Tribune17:06 12-Dec-24

Tilman Fertitta could be Trump’s ambassador to Italy The Real Deal16:14 12-Dec-24

San Antonio’s horse-drawn carriages likely headed for extinction San Antonio Report11:11 12-Dec-24

A South Texas lawmaker's 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school The Texas Tribune11:01 12-Dec-24

Making Sense of the 7-1-1-8 Split in Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobile Reason06:20 12-Dec-24

Lubbock County Republican Party supporting Burrows, despite opposition from state party KCBD, Texas04:58 12-Dec-24

Gov. Greg Abbott backs David Cook over Dustin Burrows in Republican fight for House speaker The Texas Tribune02:00 12-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Park Police say no more major crimes reported along San Antonio trails San Antonio Report23:05 11-Dec-24

REPORT: Trump To Nominate Houston Property Mogul As Ambassador To Italy Bisnow22:01 11-Dec-24

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Roy, a vocal critic of spending deals, seeks Rules gavel Roll Call21:36 11-Dec-24

Rep. Sewell Announces $9 Million USDA Investment to Improve Water Infrastructure in Dallas and Marengo Counties Press Releases | Congresswoman Terri Sewell20:51 11-Dec-24

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Manufacturers of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” for Falsely Advertising Household… Texas Attorney General (Press Release)19:58 11-Dec-24

Rep. Van Duyne to Newsmax: Funds to Combat 'Misinformation' a Key DOGE Target NewsMax18:33 11-Dec-24

Sen. Cruz to Newsmax: Bill Vital to Thwart Deepfake Porn NewsMax17:33 11-Dec-24

A Texas jeweler, a steakhouse, airfare: New questions swirl around Mayor Adams' funds Gothamist (Weblog)17:08 11-Dec-24

Alex Jones Keeps Infowars For Now After Judge Rejects The Onion’s Winning Auction Bid WTTW17:03 11-Dec-24

Cornyn warns Hegseth faces ‘unpleasant’ confirmation hearing The Hill15:54 11-Dec-24

House Republicans mulling two big bills in 2025, with tax going first, Texas Rep. says Semafor15:01 11-Dec-24

State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system FOX 7 Austin14:10 11-Dec-24

San Antonio housing officials plan for new HUD leadership The Texas Tribune11:02 11-Dec-24

State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix “significant neglect” in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system The Texas Tribune11:02 11-Dec-24

Trump's border czar reveals astonishing scheme for 1,400 acres of Texas land: 'I'm planning as… MailOnline06:34 11-Dec-24

Texas LNG industry contributing billions to local community in coastal region Just The News04:00 11-Dec-24

Donald Trump 'set to name NBA team owner as US ambassador to Italy' MailOnline03:13 11-Dec-24

Texas Democrats respond to Tijerina’s Party switch KGNS00:25 11-Dec-24

U.S. crude production reaches record, led by Texas Just The News00:16 11-Dec-24

TX weighs social media bans for minors as schools face challenges ABC13 / KTRK-TV23:12 10-Dec-24

Texas Democrats call Tijerina’s Party switch a ‘betrayal’ of Webb County KGNS23:08 10-Dec-24

Trump's incoming border czar reveals he's already making plans for 1,400 acres of land offered… Fox News22:20 10-Dec-24

Harris County leaders approve funding for domestic violence victims ABC13 / KTRK-TV22:01 10-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Congratulates Castroville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)19:15 10-Dec-24

Webb County Judge Tijerina switches to Republican Party, says ‘the [Democratic] Party left me’ KGNS17:53 10-Dec-24

Senator John Cornyn Speaks to Reporters After Meeting With Pete Hegseth C-Span (Video)17:41 10-Dec-24

Texas Stock Exchange to Open Temporary Home in Dallas Next Year BNN Bloomberg16:10 10-Dec-24

Cruz says Daniel Penny should sue Manhattan DA The Hill15:28 10-Dec-24

Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party The Texas Tribune14:59 10-Dec-24

High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change FOX 4, Dallas-Fort Worth14:53 10-Dec-24

Texas Offers ‘Land Everywhere’ for Trump Deportation Centers BNN Bloomberg13:18 10-Dec-24

Elias: Trump needs California for economic success in his upcoming term Mercury News13:08 10-Dec-24

Why are Republicans fighting so much over who gets to lead the Texas House? KERA News12:49 10-Dec-24

Texas Latinos shifted right over prices and immigration, new survey finds Semafor11:42 10-Dec-24

San Antonio’s Ready to Work joins forces with CPS Energy, VIA San Antonio Report11:14 10-Dec-24

High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that. The Texas Tribune11:01 10-Dec-24

Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot FOX 7 Austin05:05 10-Dec-24

Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverage The Texas Tribune04:34 10-Dec-24

Chicago Mayor Johnson senior aide under scrutiny for voting in Texas ABC7 / WLS-TV23:42 9-Dec-24

Rep. Burgess: Daughter Passed Away in Sleep NewsMax23:27 9-Dec-24

Waco's Curry backs Cook in Texas House speaker race Waco Tribune-Herald, Texas23:21 9-Dec-24

Bryan, Texas A&M set to cancel multipurpose tennis facility at Travis Midtown Park Bryan-College Station Eagle, Texas23:13 9-Dec-24

Probe Ongoing Into Whether Senior Adviser Violated Residency Rule by Voting in Texas, Johnson Says WTTW22:50 9-Dec-24

Powerful GOP Congressman's Daughter Dies in Her Sleep Less than a Month Before He Is Set to Retire People21:30 9-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Lockhart Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)20:36 9-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Borger Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)20:36 9-Dec-24

Texas Republicans Scrape for Support in House Speaker Race Dallas Observer18:38 9-Dec-24

Department of Justice Appeals Temporary Injunction Halting Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act JD Supra17:48 9-Dec-24

World 'chaos' is a direct result of the Biden-Harris 'fecklessness': Texas Rep. Roy Fox News17:45 9-Dec-24

Trudeau in Halifax to meet with re-elected N.S. premier, fireside chat also Global News14:40 9-Dec-24

Intrusive Small Business Reporting Law Slapped With Nationwide Injunction Reason12:04 9-Dec-24

San Antonio pioneered race-conscious contracting. In an anti-DEI era, it’s preparing for a world without it. San Antonio Report11:18 9-Dec-24

What Local Texans Pay to Subsidize New Gas Terminals: $4 Million Per Job Mother Jones11:09 9-Dec-24

Bill aimed at increasing transparency could sow chaos for election officials, experts say The Texas Tribune11:03 9-Dec-24

Campaign finance records don’t capture total spending on Amarillo abortion “travel ban” election The Texas Tribune11:03 9-Dec-24

Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China FOX 7 Austin02:12 9-Dec-24

Family of missing journalist Austin Tice says evidence points to him being alive in Syria ABC7 / KGO-TV20:08 8-Dec-24

David Cook voted as Texas House Republican Nominee for Speaker of the House CBS Austin19:23 8-Dec-24

Journalist captured 12 years ago in Syria may be alive, family says ABC13 / KTRK-TV15:35 8-Dec-24

This Week in Texas: An executive order for hospitals and Enron is back ABC13 / KTRK-TV00:09 8-Dec-24

Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes FOX 7 Austin23:44 7-Dec-24

Democratic cities attempting to fund abortion services met with lawsuits Just The News23:32 7-Dec-24

Texas Veterans Hall of Fame honors Doris Miller with valor award ahead of Pearl Harbor Day… Waco Tribune-Herald, Texas23:31 7-Dec-24

Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote The Texas Tribune23:18 7-Dec-24

Undocumented contribute more than they cost, Texas said in 2006. State has kept mum since. San Antonio Report20:11 7-Dec-24

‘President Trump lacks standing’: CBS rubbishes lawsuit over Kamala Harris ’60 Minutes’… Law & Crime19:47 7-Dec-24

Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms FOX 7 Austin19:13 7-Dec-24

Texas House Republicans set to select pick for next Speaker of the House CBS Austin19:00 7-Dec-24

Spirit Reach design nears final stages, with construction slated for spring San Antonio Report17:15 7-Dec-24

Pagewood starts second spec logistics hub amid increasing demand The Real Deal15:47 7-Dec-24

Dade Phelan will not be seeking a third term as Texas House speaker FOX 7 Austin04:58 7-Dec-24

Biden Admin Says Abortion Drug Fight Can't Stay In Texas Law36001:08 7-Dec-24

Trump will use MAGA sheriffs and citizen volunteers for his roundup agenda: experts The Raw Story00:05 7-Dec-24

Statement from RealPage: U.S. Department of Justice Terminates its Investigation of Multifamily … Business Wire (Press Release)00:01 7-Dec-24

Texas House Speaker: What do they do? FOX 7 Austin00:01 7-Dec-24

3 U.S. Army Soldiers Charged in Human Smuggling Operation NewsMax23:06 6-Dec-24

Top Brandon Johnson adviser lives in Chicago, but cast November vote in Houston Chicago Sun-Times22:54 6-Dec-24

Texas Provides Border Security Blueprint For The Nation Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)22:40 6-Dec-24

San Antonio’s housing authority plans to ‘play defense’ with new HUD administration San Antonio Report22:39 6-Dec-24

State House Speaker Who Received Backlash For Trying To Oust Republican AG Drops Out Of Race The Daily Caller22:26 6-Dec-24

Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana FOX 7 Austin21:58 6-Dec-24

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema coming to San Antonio Center in Mountain View San Jose Spotlight21:40 6-Dec-24

Texas Republican infighting forces House speaker to drop bid for third term Washington Examiner21:31 6-Dec-24

Capitol’s new crop: Sylvester Turner, 70, builds on Sheila Jackson Lee legacy without ‘rookie’… Washington Examiner21:29 6-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Congratulates Menard As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)21:18 6-Dec-24

Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New… Texas Attorney General (Press Release)20:50 6-Dec-24

Who will be the next Texas House Speaker? FOX 7 Austin19:08 6-Dec-24

The Texas House speaker race isn’t over. Here’s where it stands. The Texas Tribune18:45 6-Dec-24

Texas House speaker who faced blowback over Paxton impeachment drops bid to keep post The Washington Times18:33 6-Dec-24

The first rioter tried on Jan. 6 charges gets reduced prison sentence after Supreme Court… Boston Globe18:13 6-Dec-24

Governor Abbott Appoints Fletcher To Board Of Pardons And Paroles Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)18:12 6-Dec-24

Senior advisor to Brandon Johnson voted in Texas this November, raising questions about residency Illinois Policy Institute17:44 6-Dec-24

Screaming Match Ensues at House Hearing After Lawmaker Accuses Secret Service Director of Selfishly Endangering Biden People16:20 6-Dec-24

Fired Dallas Black Dance Theater members now in national spotlight People's World16:13 6-Dec-24

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Latest politics news in Texas including updates on local, state and federal legislature, water and electrical infrastructure, border security, school safety.

Texas is considered a red state. In the federal government, Texas is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirty-eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are Republican. Of the thirty-eight Representatives, twenty-five are Republican and thirteen are Democrats. Texas has a Republican governor, Greg Abbott, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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