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Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Agree to Texas Senate Debate
In breaking political news, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his opponent, U.S. Representative Colin Allred,…
Thousands of North Texas voter registrations challenged by just a few people
A handful of people in North Texas are responsible for challenges to many thousands of…
Republican and Democratic candidates see Texas as a cash cow
Republican and Democratic candidates see Texas as a cash cow, a Texas county tells a…
Could Ted Cruz actually lose in Texas?
Senator Ted Cruz is in a surprisingly competitive race in Texas as recent polls appear…
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
By Isaac Yu This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. GARLAND — Rep. Angie…
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he…
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2024 elections: What to know about North Texas races
Dallas voters will weigh in on 18 proposed amendment to the City Charter.
2024 elections: What to know about San Antonio area races
The presidency and control of Congress are at stake nationally, and local propositions could result in…
Houstonians will vote on everything from president to sheriff
Houston ISD’s bond will also be decided.
Child care, transportation, IDs: Some Texas voters face barriers that impede turnout
After nearly a decade of milestones in Taylor Toynes’ corner of southern Dallas, the one…
The shocking things I witnessed at the Texas Board of Education
Recently I traveled to Austin, Texas, to testify against the new curriculum proposed by the…
Jury clears all but one defendant in Texas ‘Trump Train’ trial
click to enlarge Twitter / ericcervini Video shared on Twitter shows Trump supporters harassing a…
Ted Cruz Challenger Gains Major Republican Endorsement in Tightening Texas Senate Race
Rep. Colin Allred Getty Images Former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney has explained why she decided…
Texas AG sues Biden administration over lizard’s endangered designation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration Monday after it declared a rare lizard…
Are Texas lawmakers in line with voters on climate change?
Local News By Brian New, Lexi Salazar September 23, 2024 / 10:35 PM CDT /…
Tomlinson: GOP leaders fight for the right to ban books
Attorneys general from 18 states will try to convince a federal appeals court that the…
Tomlinson: GOP leaders fight for the right to ban books
Attorneys general from 18 states will try to convince a federal appeals court that the…
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Texas House District 130
Why did you decide to run in this election? It’s God’s calling that led me…
Navarrette: How Texas GOP policies are helping turn state purple
So even as a California native, I consider Texas my second home. My mom was…
Texas is Running Out of Water, Says Ag Commissioner [WATCH]
Commissioner Sid Miller sounds the alarm on Texas water shortage, highlighting the dire situation we’re facing.
2024 Presidential Election Impact on Texas: Abortion
This is a multipart series on the different ways the 2024 Presidential Election is likely…
AG Ken Paxton wants ruling by Tuesday in appeal of State Fair of Texas’ gun ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton asked an appeals court to act by Tuesday on his request…
Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimou…
This article was adapted from our premier politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting,…
Texas Democrats spar with Project 2025 writer, board member
Texas Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett took aim at comments made by a Project 2025…
Bipartisan Texas legislators join calls for clemency for Robert Roberson
click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Michelle Pitcher Republican State Rep. Lacey Hull speaks at…
Federal law making it ‘nearly impossible’ for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says
By CP Staff, Friday, September 20, 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate, fills out his…
Abortion Is on the Ballot in Ten States. Here’s Why It Won’t Be in Texas.
Politics & Policy Abortion Is on the Ballot in Ten States. Here’s Why It Won’t…
Poll: Texas Latinos overwhelmingly plan to vote for Colin Allred over Ted Cruz
click to enlarge Courtesy Photos / U.S. House (left) and U.S. Senate (right) A new…
2024 Texas Youth Summit Kicks Off Tonight! | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Tonight and tomorrow, conservative influencers and elected officials will be gathering in The Woodlands for…
Texas may look at safety changes for driverless vehicles
Ahead of next year’s regular legislative session, the Texas Senate Transportation Committee held a hearing Wednesday…
Texas Sued By Environmental Group For Anti-ESG Law
On September 1, 2021, the State of Texas enacted a law (SB 13) that constitutes…
The internal civil war in the Republican Party deep in the heart of Texas
GRANBURY, Texas — An American flag hung on the side of a barn and a country song…
Young Texans could decide 2024 election’s outcome if they vote
It is more important than ever to persuade young adults that their votes matter.
Tarrant County GOP sought an election advantage with failed effort to…
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Texas Standard for Sept. 18, 2024: Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow stronger
With Hindu connections on both major presidential tickets, Texas Standard visited a Central Texas Hindu festival…
Texas officials sued, allegedly violated National Voter Registration Act
Two Texas officials were sued this week after they were accused of violating the National…
Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November
Kimmie Fink and her husband are raising their children Catholic. Her family attends Mass, and…
Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November
Kimmie Fink and her husband are raising their children Catholic. Her family attends Mass, and…
Texas may look at safety changes for driverless vehicles
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s becoming more common again to see vehicles with no drivers inside…
Texas Supreme Court to decide fate of delta-8, state’s hemp business
Hemp-derived products have become a multi-billion dollar industry in Texas.
A Texas reporter was arrested for asking questions. The state says that’s no big deal.
Next month, the Supreme Court will consider whether to take up Villarreal v. Alaniz, a…
A Texas Reporter Was Arrested for Asking Questions. The State Says That’s No Big Deal.
Next month, the Supreme Court will consider whether to take up Villarreal v. Alaniz, a…
Gov. Abbott, don’t let this East Texas man be executed
One doesn’t have to be for or against the death penalty to see that an…
Texas isn’t a battleground state, but that won’t make November’s election boring
Is Texas a battleground state? Hardly. The vast majority of races on November’s Texas ballots…
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in…
‘Total war’: Lawmakers look to shake up Texas politics next legislative session
One year after Ken Paxton’s acquittal, the political rifts have yet to settle. Some lawmakers hope…
Election 2024: Here are the Texas candidates running for US Senate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz who is seeking reelection…
LGBTQ ally Democrat announces run for Texas House Speaker
[embedded content] State Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos Texas state Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, a Democrat from…
In her first interview since endorsing in the Texas Senate race, Liz Cheney tells WFAA, “You can’t trust Ted Cruz.”
The U.S. Senate race in Texas is the first senate race in the country for…
Voter fraud data from group behind Project 2025 shows few instances of noncitizen voting in Texas
Data compiled by the conservative Heritage Foundation shows that noncitizen voting in Texas isn’t a…
Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas H…
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Women’s Issue No More: Men’s Voices Grow Louder in Texas Abortion Access Advocacy
Ryan Hamilton is used to standing in front of a crowd. He was a touring…
North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post
Efforts to unseat embattled Speaker Dade Phelan picked up steam Monday when the first Democrat entered…
North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post
Efforts to unseat embattled Speaker Dade Phelan picked up steam Monday when the first Democrat…
Greg Abbott designates Venezuelan gang as a top threat to Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state police to focus on a violent Venezuelan crime…
Liz Cheney is not a fan of Ted Cruz, the junior senator from Texas
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, a conservative Republican, said Monday she’s backing Democrat Colin Allred…
Opinion: Trump would doom the U.S. Department of Education and harm Texas teachers
click to enlarge Shutterstock / Bob Korn Teachers attend a protest march against the expansion…
Democrats build momentum in Texas Senate race
Democrats are seeing new signs they could make inroads in the traditionally deep-red state of Texas…
Data shows Texas doctors perform abortions to save life of the mother, despite claims from politicians, media
Despite claims from politicians, the media and abortion activists that female health in Texas is…
GOP bid to remove polling sites from college campuses in one Texas county fails
An effort by some Republican officials to curb access to early voting on college campuses…
Progressives hate Ted Cruz. But he’s proven he’s the right senator for Texas.
Sen. Ted Cruz appears to face a tight race against Rep. Colin Allred in his bid…
Texas Dem’s Senate ad features border wall he once blasted as ‘racist’
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At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not…
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South Texas public library proposes restricting books without parents’ permission
Corpus Christi is one of the latest battlegrounds in Texas’ fight over access to books,…
GOP bid to remove polling sites from college campuses in one Texas county fails
An effort by some Republican officials to curb access to early voting on college campuses…
GOP bid to remove polling sites from college campuses in one Texas county fails
An effort by some Republican officials to curb access to early voting on college campuses…
Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts
This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
GOP bid to remove polling sites from college campuses in one Texas county fails
The Texas Tribune An effort by some Republican officials to curb access to early voting…
Ted Cruz gets another worrying sign in Texas race against Colin Allred
A new poll shows the race in Texas between Democrat Colin Allfred and Republican Ted…
Ted Cruz Gets Another Worrying Sign in Texas Race Against Colin Allred
Cruz still leads the Democratic representative in Texas, but the margin continues to be narrow.
How Elon Musk Secretly Tried to Oust a Texas Prosecutor
In a bid to counter George Soros, the Tesla chief executive unsuccessfully backed the opponent of…
At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
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Trump Would Doom the U.S. Department of Education and Harm Texas Teachers
Educators are calling for more funding, support, and a system that protects them. Removing the DOE…
“Abolitionists” Want to Punish Women for Abortion—And They’re Gaining Power in Texas
Illustration by Chloe Cushman Politics & Policy “Abolitionists” Want to Punish Women for Abortion—And They’re…
Dan Patrick asks Senate to consider bills to unmask protesters, chang…
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A fourth Republican challenges Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker
AUSTIN — State Rep. James Frank filed Tuesday to run for speaker, becoming the fourth…
Texans have last chance to influence decision on Bible-infused curriculum
The state began working on this effort to write its own textbooks after legislators passed House…
Texans have last chance to influence decision on Bible-infused curriculum
The state began working on this effort to write its own textbooks after legislators passed House…
Greg Abbott Creates A Texas Court System To Protect Polluters
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4 takeaways from the Trump-Harris presidential debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday debated abortion, immigration and energy…
Texas politicians’ reactions to presidential debate fall along party lines
A historic night for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump left…
Texas politicians’ reactions to presidential debate fall along party lines
A historic night for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump left…
Eliminating Texas property taxes is a fake ‘conservative’ promise
School property taxes provide the biggest line item on the Texas taxpayers’ bill, so it’s…
Texas Tribune Fest Welcomes Ideas of All Kinds, Speakers From Both Parties
Before the start of many of the sessions at the 2024Texas TribuneFestival, a short video starring…
State Capital Highlights: New Texas laws now in effect
It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the…
Guess Which City Was Just Named the Rudest in Texas
A recent study revealed which Texas city had the rudest residents.
Texas Dem’s Senate ad features border wall he once blasted as ‘racist’
Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, featured the southern border wall in a recent Senate campaign ad…
Texas Dem’s Senate ad features border wall he once blasted as ‘racist’
Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, featured the southern border wall in a recent Senate campaign ad…
A Power Plant Expansion Tied to Bitcoin Mining Faces Backlash From Conservative Texans
GRANBURY, Texas—About 150 angry residents gathered in a conference center here on Monday for a…
Behind Zurawski V. State Of Texas
In this exclusive RA News interview at the Texas Tribune Festival, reporter Jovanka Palacios sits…
Some Texas Democrats in 2024 Are Running on the Republican Immigration Policy of 2018
Border & Immigration Some Texas Democrats in 2024 Are Running on the Republican Immigration Policy…
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Odessa’s mayor ran to help the West Texas city “repent.” Now he wants…
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North Texas Congresswoman tasked to elect Republicans statewide in ’24 election
lone star politics North Texas Congresswoman tasked to elect Republicans statewide in ’24 election The…
North Texas Congresswoman tasked to elect Republicans statewide in ’24 election
lone star politics North Texas Congresswoman tasked to elect Republicans statewide in ’24 election The…
What Trump 2.0 would mean for Texas
click to enlarge Shutterstock / Phil Mistry Former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee…
State of Texas: Two polls show Presidential race tightening in Texas
Less than two months before election day, two polls released Friday show the race for President…
Wiping out all property taxes would cost Texas half of the two-year budget
Taxes Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say…
Texas sues for medical records of women who are seeking out of state abortions
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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry joins Speaker Phelan’s team as adviser
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is joining House Speaker Dade Phelan’s office as a senior…
Eight Texas independent voters share how they’re sizing up the candidates heading into November
“Eight Texas independent voters share how they’re sizing up the candidates heading into November” was…
Wiping out all property taxes would cost Texas half of the two-year budget
Taxes Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say…
Texas Republican says GOP will cost itself the House majority in November
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s right…
Texas Republican says GOP will cost itself the House majority in November
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Republican who survived a primary assault from his own party’s…
January will be ‘ugly’ no matter who wins, Texas Republican says
AUSTIN, Texas – America is at risk for political violence and disputed elections regardless of who…
Rick Perry joins embattled Speaker Dade Phelan’s camp as a senior advisor
RICK PERRY Former Gov. Rick Perry joins embattled Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as an advisor…
State Rep. David Cook enters three-headed Texas House Speaker race | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
The upcoming Texas Legislative Session is set to be one filled with fireworks, from school…
State officials say eliminating property taxes would cost over $80 billion | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
State budget officials believe Texas would have to spend about $81.5 billion a year to…
Officials report eliminating property taxes would cost Texas over $81 billion
Eliminating property taxes would cost Texas billions every year and be nearly impossible to sustain, state…
UMHB’s Young Conservatives of Texas Chapter Presents Annual 9/11 Memorial
BELTON, Texas—The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT-UMHB) is proud…
Texas AG files suit against Travis County over voter registration policies
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Friday filed suit against Travis County…
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has sued the Biden administration to try to block a…
“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker…
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Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas on…
Liz Cheney will back Allred in Texas Senate Race
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said she would be backing Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the…