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Key races to watch in Texas on Super Tuesday
Texas voters will pick a challenger to Sen. Ted Cruz, and set matchups for some battleground…
Who is running for Texas’ State Board of Education?
Seven State Board of Education seats — two of which represent North Texas — are up…
Once Republican — or still trying — some conservative Texans look for an extreme-free zone
The Texas Republican Party is facing internal turmoil. Some lifelong conservatives say the GOP has become…
7 primary races that could wreck Texas (Editorial)
We’ve picked through the 65 races we assessed to pluck out the seven match-ups on the……
Abbott vowed to campaign against anti-voucher GOP House members. Why …
With the March 5 election just a few days away, six anti-voucher House GOP incumbents managed…
School choice divides Texas conservatives ahead of primary elections
Rural communities bristle at Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send public money to private schools. Now…
Record-high 36.5M Latinos eligible to vote in US, including 6.5M in Texas, study shows
Republicans and Democrats are recognizing the power Hispanics hold in races, and with the Texas presidential…
Governor Abbott Hosts 45th President Donald J. Trump For A Border Security Briefing In Eagle Pass
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted 45th President Donald J. Trump for a border security briefing with…
Why Many Democrats Are Turning Against One of the Most Powerful Prosecutors in Texas
Kim Ogg ran on bail reform to become district attorney of Harris County, home of Houston.…
Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed Mitch McConnell begins in the Senate
Cornyn, who served as McConnell’s No. 2 in leadership before he was term-limited out of the…
Texas AG Paxton teases primary challenge to Cornyn as senator announces leadership bid
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teased a potential primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, accusing…
12 Super Tuesday primaries to watch in Texas and North Carolina
538’s preview of the Senate, House and gubernatorial primaries in North Carolina and Texas on March…
Biden, Trump making dueling visits to Texas to work immigration to their political advantage
President Joe Biden and his likely Republican challenger Donald Trump both head to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday…
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that would…
Advocacy group sues Texas AG over following to turn over documents on trans youth
PFLAG National, a nonprofit LGBTQ advocacy group, on Wednesday asked a Texas court to block a…
LGBTQ group sues to block Texas AG Paxton’s request for records about transgender children
Paxton, a Republican who has worked for years to block gender-affirming care for minors, has begun…
Biden versus Trump: Will Texas visits reframe border blame game?
Same-day border visits by both presidential front-runners underscore how illegal immigration has become the top issue…
Texas Senator John Cornyn to run for Senate Republican leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ SB4, the state’s immigration-enforcement law
The law would have allowed local and state police to arrest a person who allegedly interviewed…
John Cornyn of Texas announces he’s running for Senate GOP leader
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn officially announced Thursday he is running to lead the Senate Republican Conference.…
Truth in politics
In this place, we stand for God, Country, and Truth! You know that Parker County, Texas…
Biden, Trump in Texas today for dueling campaign rallies at the border
President Joe Biden is set to land in Brownsville this afternoon while former President…
Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of being in co…
Senate Bill 4 was Texas’ latest attempt to deter people from crossing the Texas-Mexico border amid…
Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants
The blocked bill grants police across Texas the right to arrest immigrants suspected of entering the…
Surge of migrants causing strain on border resources
As President Biden and former President Trump head to Texas to discuss border issues, residents on…
Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leadership position
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the leadership post in…
Cornyn announces bid to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader
Cornyn, a close ally of McConnell’s, issued a statement vowing to fix a “broken” Senate…
Sen. Cornyn says he wants to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader; AG Paxton, Cornyn sling mud
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he will run for Senate Republican leader to replace Mitch McConnell.…
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican…
Biden and Trump try to work immigration to their political advantage during dueling trips to Texas
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both heading to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. It’s…
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run…
Ahead of Biden and Trump’s dueling visits, what’s the situation at the Texas border?
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is in a standoff with the White House over control.
Biden and Trump visits to Texas offer a tale of two border cities
The cities Biden and Trump have chosen to plant their flag on immigration couldn’t be more…
The State of Texas sues Aylo, parent company of Pornhub
Texas alleges that Aylo hasn’t complied with the state’s age verification requirements.
Biden, Trump try to work immigration to their political advantage during trips to Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his likely Republican challenger Donald Trump both head to…
Ken Paxton’s Annunciation House investigation is the latest attack on…
For years, conservative religious groups and Texas politicians have accused groups housing newly-arrived migrants of encouraging,…
If Rick Perry is a ‘RINO,’ Texas GOP may become small enough to meet in a Starbucks
Instead of talking about jobs, growth and better public schools, the sliver of the Republican Party…
McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader, a position Cornyn has eyed
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday that he will step aside after November, opening the…
Texas border cities offer Biden and Trump different backdrops for dueling visits
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Presidential visits to the border are usually short on substance and long…
Biden’s border trip will be missing one key thing… MIGRANTS
Piles of trash and miles of fencing will greet President Joe Biden when he arrives…
Border Patrol finds five migrant kids with paper with NY addresses
Texas border patrol agents recovered five unaccompanied migrant children holding notes with addresses in New…
West Texas money behind unvetted ‘Voters Guide’
Recently an article in the Hill Country Community Journal warned local residents to be wary of…
Texas firefighters battling massive Panhandle wildfires, including second largest in state’s history
The five fires have burned 575,000 acres, which is larger than Houston, as residents have fled…
Wildfire Grows into 2nd-Largest in Texas History and Briefly Shuts Down Nuclear Weapons Facility – GV Wire
■Wildfires that threaten rural towns in Texas and Oklahoma remain uncontained. ■Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster…
How book bans are spilling into local Texas politics
The goings-on in Llano County are a window into how much issues of cultural friction and…
Years before Texas conservatives painted them as criminals, Colony Ridge residents sought help from state agencies
Texas has little to show for conservative leaders’ uproar — or previously unreported complaints about the…
Judicial Races Elevated By Paxton Draw Texas Billionaires
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s desire to force out incumbent judges that ruled he can’t prosecute…
What the heck is happening in Texas politics?
Read about our insights from candidate interviews in 36 races across the state.
Rapidly expanding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations
Rapidly expanding wildfires fueled by surging winds have prompted safety warnings for several towns and at…
Pregnancy Bias Law Blocked in Texas Over Congress’ Proxy Votes
A federal judge in Texas limited the US government’s ability to enforce the Pregnant Workers Fairness…
Disaster declaration issued as Texas battles ‘devastating’ wildfires
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday due to “widespread…
Texas A&M Launches $43.3M STEM Education Center at RELLIS to Boost…
Discover the groundbreaking new STEM Education Center project at Texas A&M University System, set to revolutionize…
US Judge in Texas Rules Congressional Passage of 2022 Spending Bill Unconstitutional
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday ruled that a $1.7…
Will Texas Outlaw IVF Following Alabama Ruling?
Abbott not pushing legislation, but signals support for IVF
Republican Texas Supreme Court justice up for reelection blasts ‘brainwashed’ colleagues in leaked audio
A Republican Texas Supreme Court justice going for reelection was caught calling his colleagues “brainwashed” in…
Greg Abbott, Tim Dunn spend millions in Texas GOP primary fights over…
Texans For Lawsuit Reform and pro-voucher groups are also spending millions.
Texas AG sues a nonprofit that helps migrants, accusing it of ‘alien harboring.’ But the group calls the lawsuit ‘unfounded’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a nonprofit that assists migrants, claiming his office has…
Supreme Court considers Texas social media law
A constitutional law professor says the questions from justices during oral arguments hint that the court…
In leaked audio, Supreme Court Justice John Devine railed against “br…
Devine, a former anti-abortion activist, faces a heated primary challenge that has focused on questions about…
Paxton alleges porn giant not following new Texas age verification law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is alleging that the pornography giant Aylo, which owns websites…
In first-of-its-kind collaboration, Mexican firefighters will train across border in South Texas
The South Texas city of McAllen is offering to train firefighters from Mexico north of…
Texas Supreme Court judge rails against “brainwashed” Republican colleagues
John Devine said in September he was concerned his colleagues “bow down to the altar of…
Challenging Cruz for Senate seat, two Texas Democrats emerge as frontrunners
Texas Democrats will kick off the 2024 election season by selecting a candidate to take on…
How Alabama’s IVF ruling might spill over into Texas
“We’re just going to have to find ways to navigate laws and facts,” Gov. Greg Abbott…
Years before Texas conservatives painted them as criminals, Colony Ri…
Texas has little to show for conservative leaders’ uproar — or previously unreported complaints about the…
Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Texas and Florida social media laws
These cases raise a critical question for the First Amendment and the future of social media:…
Invasive species can have devastating impact in Texas, forest service says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lone Star State has a lot of invasive species that can…
US Supreme Court to weigh Florida, Texas laws constraining social media companies
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday was…
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s arguments on Texas and Florida’s social media laws and the First Amendment
(CNN) — The Supreme Court expressed skepticism Monday about state laws in Texas and Florida designed…
AG Ken Paxton sues, saying porn sites are not following new Texas law on age verification
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the first lawsuit seeking to enforce new age verification requirements…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to…
Supreme Court grapples with Texas, Florida social media laws
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared conflicted over far-reaching social media laws in Texas and Florida…
Supreme Court to review Florida and Texas laws on social media content regulation
The court is hearing arguments over laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors…
Supreme Court to review Florida and Texas laws on social media content regulation
The court is hearing arguments over laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors…
Supreme Court grapples with Texas, Florida social media regulation laws
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering how the First Amendment protections apply to major tech companies…
Supreme Court to review Florida and Texas laws on social media content regulation
The court is hearing arguments over laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors…
The Texas Primary That MAGA Candidates Say Is America’s Last Stand
The Texas congressman’s party-defying votes have earned him four right-wing challengers who say the race is…
Supreme Court hearing case involving Texas law focused on social media political content moderation
In 2021, Texas passed a law restricting large social media companies from banning political posts or…
Supreme Court takes up regulation of social media platforms in cases from Florida and Texas
The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook,…
US Supreme Court Weighs Florida, Texas Laws Regulating Social Media Companies
At issue is whether these 2021 state laws regulating content-moderation practices by large social media platforms…
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Texas and Florida cases about free speech and social media platforms
Do social media platforms have the right to restrict users and speech on their sites?
Willow Park, Texas Mayor Doyle Moss Elected To Republican Mayors Association National Leadership Position – Republican Party of Texas
The Republican Party of Texas is distraught to learn of the tragic passing of Grace Jones.…
US Supreme Court to weigh Florida, Texas laws constraining social media companies By Reuters
US Supreme Court to weigh Florida, Texas laws constraining social media companies
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Texas, Florida social media laws
These cases raise a critical question for the First Amendment and the future of social media:…
Texas Bishop fired by Pope on IVF ruling: ‘The decision by the…
Strickland called the Alabama high court’s decision “correct” but also criticized the practice of IVF. |…
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Texas, Florida social media laws
These cases raise a critical question for the First Amendment and the future of social media:…
Supreme Court takes up regulation of social media platforms in cases from Florida and Texas
The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook,…
US Supreme Court to weigh Florida, Texas laws constraining social media companies
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung
US Supreme Court to Weigh Florida, Texas Laws Constraining Social Media Companies
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday was…
Abbott touts support of Fairly on his agenda for school choice
Gov. Abbott stated Fairly is his choice to represent the region, giving no specific reasons but…
West Texas billionaires back candidates opposing House Republicans who supported Paxton impeachment
The Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAChas given at least $385,000 to North Texas candidates…