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Texas House passes $337 billion budget; cutting property taxes, funding school vouchers
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In the early hours of Friday morning, the Texas House of…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: Texas Senate Firing on All Cylinders – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
April 14, 2025 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “Last week,…
After Trump weigh-in, will a third Republican join Cornyn and Paxton in Texas Senate primary?
Local News By Jack Fink Updated on: April 14, 2025 / 5:49 PM CDT /…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term
President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of Patrick on Truth Social.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn wants DOJ to look into proposed EPIC City development
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are both turning up the…
The Texas Legislature is having big battles over gender and sexuality…
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The Texas Legislature is having big battles over gender and sexuality. Track them here.
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Weekend Digest Texas April 12
Your weekend is here, Texas, and it’s time to take a look back at some…
Bridges: Price Daniel’s impactful, complicated role in Texas history, Pt. 2
Texas Governor, U.S. Senator, judge and more – Price Daniel was known for his sense of…
Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary
Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of…
Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary
Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of…
Trump weighs in on Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump addressed the already contentious Senate race between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas…
Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary
Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of…
Texas Senate to consider bill reshaping how history and race are taught in universities
An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could…
Texas Muslims Want to Build Homes and a Mosque. Gov. Greg Abbott Says No.
In most circumstances, the development of a 400-acre field of corn and hay outsideJosephine, Texas,…
Texas progressives might need ‘Trump’s favorite Democrat’ to stop Trump
Progressives have long had problems with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, but whether…
Who’s Up, Who’s Down: Ken Paxton rises, new home buyers lose out
A stock market style report on key players in Texas politics from Jeremy Wallace.
Morning Briefing Texas April 11
Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Happy Friday!…
‘A lot of candidates and a lot of money’: Early look at Texas’s 2026 races
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in…
Morning Briefing Texas April 11
Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Happy Friday!…
Trump’s endorsement kicks off Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s reelection bid
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stands at the dais as he speaks to the Senate in…
Patrick to seek 4th term in Texas Senate, gets Trump’s backing
AUSTIN — After getting a much-coveted endorsement Thursday from President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term
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Amid federal pushes away from fiber broadband, Texas kicks off satellite pilot program
Texas’ statewide broadband office on Wednesday announced grant applications are open for a new low…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces re-election bid
Patrick has been lieutenant governor of Texas for over 10 years. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas…
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced bid for Texas Attorney General
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash has announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General, one day…
Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic j…
As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor…
Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $337 billion spendin…
Among hundreds of amendments are ones that focus on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office,…
New Bill Would Ban Pride Flags In Texas Public Schools
Possible flag-banning comes while some conservative lawmakers also fight to force schools to display the…
Paxton and Cornyn square up for high-profile Senate primary race
Sen. John Cornyn will face off against Texas AG Ken Paxton in what could be…
SCOOP: This Texas Republican congressman endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Senate primary brawl
Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas is taking sides in the Lone Star State’s burgeoning…
A Texas Republican benefited from out-of-state donors. Now he wants to limit their impact
With school choice as a top issue last year, millions of dollars flowed into the…
Ken Paxton’s run for U.S. Senate opens up rare race for Texas Attorney General
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and state Rep. Mitch Little are potential candidates, GOP consultant tells…
Five things to know about Texas AG Ken Paxton’s challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Republican Ken Paxton has his sights set on Washington.
Texas House Democrats table test vote on vouchers ahead of key showdown
A budget amendment from state Rep. John Bryant of Dallas would have zeroed out the…
TX House Budget maneuver kills dozens of conservative amendments and funds for AG’s Office
The Texas House of Representatives waded into a marathon debate Thursday over the state’s proposed…
There’s a Wingnut Sh*tstorm a’Brewin’ Down in Texas in the Next Race for the U.S. Senate
Ken Paxton, the king of the clean getaway, against John Cornyn, the charisma-challenged incumbent and,…
Watch budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $337 billion spending plan
Among hundreds of amendments are ones that focus on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office…
Texas house passes state budget
The Texas House of Representatives passed the state’s $337 billion budget.
Watch budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $337 billion spending plan
The Texas House on Thursday took up its $337 billion budget plan, giving the full…
$337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House approval
The lower chamber’s plan largely aligns with the Senate’s proposal and puts billions toward teacher…
Texas House approves massive $337 billion state budget
After hours of debate overnight Thursday, the Texas House approved a $337 billion state spending…
Texas GOP civil war: Paxton enters Senate race, aiming to unseat longtime Texas rival – The Times of India
Ken Paxton (AP Photo) Texas Attorney GeneralKen Paxtonofficially declared his candidacy for the US Senate…
Cornyn and Paxton set for bruising GOP U.S. Senate primary in Texas
Local News By Jack Fink Updated on: April 8, 2025 / 11:07 PM CDT /…
Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely…
Ken Paxton’s chances of beating John Cornyn in Texas: Polls
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has told Newsweek he is launching a primary challenge to…
Las Vegas Sands wanted a casino in Irving. A new bill could make that process easier
Texas legislators have introduced a bill that could make zoning changes easier. That’s after Las…
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to challenge Senator John Cornyn in primary
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S. Senator John…
With less than two months to go, the Texas House has passed only 8 bills this session. Why?
Editors note: The Texas House passed an additional 8 bills on Wednesday afternoon, bringing up…
Paxton’s challenge to Cornyn could test Texas Republicans. It also might not
AUSTIN, Texas — When Ken Paxton announced his bid to unseat John Cornyn from his…
Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd to retire
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Texas House resoundingly rejects effort to remove Speaker Dustin Burrows
Rep. Brian Harrison filed the motion to vacate, arguing that Burrows had “betrayed the voters…
‘Con man’ vs. ‘anti-Trump’: Years of Republican fighting fuel a nasty Senate primary in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to topple Republican Sen. John Cornyn in a Senate…
Texas Senate Forges Ahead, Passing 29 Priority Bills In Historic Conservative Session
Texas Senate Logo | Image by Texas State Senate/web; Scenic view of Texas State Capitol…
Rep. Burrows survives attempt to oust him for Texas House speakership with majority support
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has survived a coup from a member of his own party.…
Five things to know about Texas AG Ken Paxton’s challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Republican Ken Paxton has his sights set on Washington. On Tuesday, Paxton…
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces Senate bid to unseat John Cornyn
Cornyn’s campaign quickly shot back at the long-hinted announcement, calling Paxton a…
Texas AG Paxton announces he’s running for US Senate against Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after…
Conservative lawmakers express concerns about bipartisan bill clarifying medical exceptions to Texas abortion law
Local News By Jack Fink April 8, 2025 / 7:33 PM CDT / CBS Texas…
Texas’ penal code still outlaws “homosexual conduct.” Lawmakers want to change that
AUSTIN, Texas — If you were to open up the Texas Penal code, the state’s…
Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging Joh…
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Texas’ penal code still outlaws “homosexual conduct.” Lawmakers want to change that
AUSTIN, Texas — If you were to open up the Texas Penal code, the state’s…
Texas Senate sends 205 bills to House in “most conservative Session in history”
AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- With nearly two months remaining in the 2025 legislative session, Texas Lt. Governor…
Boris Johnson gets a surprise peck from an ostrich in Texas
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was pecked by an ostrich at a wildlife park in…
Texas Governor Sets November Election to Fill Heavily Democratic House Seat
Democrats have argued that Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, did not act faster to fill…
Texas’ penal code still outlaws “homosexual conduct.” Lawmakers want to change that
AUSTIN, Texas — If you were to open up the Texas Penal code, the state’s…
Why is Trump sending immigrant university scholars to Louisiana and Texas?
After a dinner with his wife and friends, Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by immigration agents…
Here’s why Dan Patrick is the most powerful man in Texas politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stands at the dais as he speaks to the Senate during…
Texas governor calls November election for vacant US House seat as Democrats criticize timing
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that a special election to…
Texas court upholds authority to issue school performance ratings
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that school districts are…
Bipartisan support for Texas’ clarifying abortion bill shows early cr…
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As challenge from Texas AG looms, Cornyn seeks traction with hard-right voters
DALLAS — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to improve his standing with Texas’ most…
Texas proposals would open more options for college accreditation. Here’s why some oppose.
In what proponents say is a “clean up” and opponents call an “unnecessary risk,” Texas…
Censure effort further divides Montgomery County Republican Party
A censure effort against two state representatives has further divided the Montgomery…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: The Texas Senate Strongly Advances into April – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “The Texas Senate is in…
Paxton whistle-blowers awarded $6.7 million judgment
A Travis County judge on Friday awarded nearly $6.7 million to four whistle-blowers who reported…
Why Texas Gov. Abbott says his migrant bus operation helped set tone for 2024 elections
In an appearance before the conservative Texas Law Federalist Society, Gov. Greg Abbott fielded questions in…
TEA can finally release school accountability ratings, appeals court rules
The Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings for…
DOJ declined to prosecute Texas attorney general in final weeks of Biden’s term, AP reports
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Bipartisan Passage of Senate Bill 29 – Texas: Open for Business – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of…
Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative …
Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group
Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.
Republican-Led Bill Would Penalize Texas Museums for “Obscene” Art
The proposed legislation comes after police seized photographs by Sally Mann from the Modern Art…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up for a potential U.S. Senate run while…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s…
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Dan Patrick urges Texas House to pass conservative priorities: ‘Time to get into action’
The lieutenant governor said he believes the House speaker will keep his promise to pass…
Will Texas ban kids from TikTok, social media? Bill aiming to limit digital access advances
House Bill 186 would require social media platforms to verify a user’s age when they…
Texas AG Ken Paxton demands info on DEI hiring from major law firms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a two-page letter to 20 large corporate law firms…
The Texas Healthcare Issue The Left and Right Can Agree On
Increasing the payment rate for community providers for those with intellectual disabilities improves outcomes and…
Oshawa, Ont., man charged after allegedly stealing, leaking Texas Republican Party data
An Ontario man is facing charges in an alleged theft and leak of Texas Republican…
Expert explains why Texas could see biggest impact regarding sweeping tariffs announcement
UH’s program director of Supply Chain and Logistics Technology said if a full trade war…
Texas sues San Antonio over abortion funding
Attorney General Ken Paxton previously sued the City of Austin for helping residents travel out-of-state…
Reader: ‘When Vibrators and Dildos are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Vibrators and Dildos’
Readers weigh in on Angela and Ken Paxton’s war on masturbation in Texas.
Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are…
Another round of mass layoffs hits Texas. Here’s what we know
Thousands of Texans will be without a job in the first half of the year.
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is threatening a lawsuit against Texas Republican Gov. Greg…
A Texas school leader says material about diversity in state-approved textbooks violated the law.
“A Texas school leader says material about diversity in state-approved textbooks violated the law.” was…
Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state boa…
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The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience
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Texas high-speed rail project hits new roadblock
Plans to connect Houston and Dallas with a 240-mile. high-speed rail line (HSR) have once…
Paxton’s chances of beating Cornyn if he initiates Texas GOP Senate battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to be inching closer to formally announcing a challenge…
GOP primary race between Cornyn, Paxton for U.S. Senate could be highest-profile Texas political fight since 2010
Local News By Jack Fink Updated on: March 31, 2025 / 5:45 PM CDT /…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: The Texas Senate Steamroller Chugs Ahead
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement on Tuesday:
Conservative calls Austin pastor a ‘wicked serpent’ for supporting trans people
A post observing Trans Day of Visibility is drawing the ire of conservative Christians.
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn
Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, is getting ready to challenge Senator John Cornyn…
Texas Lawmaker Seeks Ban on ‘Harmful’ Art in Wake of Sally Mann Controversy
The Texas House of Representatives in Austin, Sally Mann’s photo, inset. After the Sally Mann…
After Modern controversy, Texas bill would penalize museums that display ‘obscene’ content
Although an investigation into allegations of child pornography at the Modern Art Museum of Fort…
How do I register to vote in Texas? Deadline is Thursday for May 3 elections
Thursday is the last day Texans can register to vote in local elections on May 3.…
McConaughey, Harrelson urge Texas lawmakers to pass $500 million film incentive
AUSTIN, Texas — On their day off from filming a comedy miniseries in Dripping Springs,…
