Let’s be honest: You were a little excited when rumors of Donald Trump’s death went viral on social media over the weekend. After years of hateful rhetoric and harmful policies, it’s tempting to believe his absence might mean the end of our struggles. But that’s wishful thinking. If Trump were to die in office, JD […] The post If Trump dies, the problems aren’t going to go away appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
As the 89th Legislature’s Second Special Session winds down, several very controversial bills still face an uncertain future. While it appeared earlier that the session would end this week, that now appears not to be the case as the Speaker has announced that he will see members on Tuesday after the holidays. Three of the […] The post Texas’ special session drags on as key battles over property tax caps, THC and maps stall appeared first on Strategic Partnerships, Inc..| Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
Governor Greg Abbott (R) and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with rural healthcare stakeholders in Texas today to discuss ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. The roundtable, followed by a press conference, focused on the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program and recent legislation aimed at supporting rural […] The post Abbott, RFK Jr. Lead Discussion on Rural Health Transformation in Texas appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
In response to House Bill 265, a bill designed to address some of those flood concerns, state Rep. Brian Harrison (R) voted against it, citing that all it does is strengthen the government. The post Brian Harrison Votes No on Youth-Camp Safety Bill appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Medida era desejo do presidente Donald Trump para aumentar o número de deputados republicanos no Congresso. Leia no Poder360.| Poder360
As the quorum break by members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus continues into its second week, Republican leaders have pursued various avenues to hold the absentee Democrats accountable for their actions. Here is the latest on those efforts. Texas Supreme Court Sets Briefing Schedule in Litigation to Remove Absentee Legislators The Texas Supreme Court […] The post Republican Leaders Pursue Accountability for Absentee Democrats appeared first on The Texas Voice..| The Texas Voice.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a formal proclamation on Wednesday afternoon calling a special session of the Texas Legislature to convene on July 21. Abbott’s proclamation included 18 items for lawmakers to consider during the session. “We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. […]| The Texas Voice.
One Texas Senate Democrat is taking drastic measures to ensure her filibuster of the state Republican redistricting plan is successful. Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado is using a catheter to urinate into a urine bag, which will be hidden by a long dress she plans to wear. She also received an IV infusion to hydrate […]| Washington Examiner
US President Donald Trump pledges to provide whatever relief Texas needs to recover from the flooding.| www.abc.net.au
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus on urgent legislative action, chi| Texas Politics
Texas has hit new milestones in workforce and job creation, according to July labor market data released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Greg Abbott| Texas Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law at the Texas Capitol, aiming to close legal loopholes and give p| Texas Politics
A new Baselice & Associates poll found that a strong majority of Republican primary voters support a total ban on consumable THC products in Texas.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced a $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to Austin Community College District (ACC) for new advanced manufacturing and precision welding labs at its Round Rock Campus.| Texas Politics
As the redistricting saga continues, condensed timelines for 2026 elections concern county officials | Strategic Partnerships, Inc. | Texas Government Insider| Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting the court remove 13 Texas House Democrats. from office “Aligned parties are encouraged to consolidate their briefing to the extent practicable. The briefs should address all issues before the Court, including the import of […]| The Hayride
Texas Republicans reaffirmed their overwhelming control of the state legislature in Tuesday’s election. But a crop of fresh Republican faces in the Texas House could have big implications for the balance of power in the chamber, including the state’s ongoing battle over school vouchers.| KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
Gov. Greg Abbott said he’d call lawmakers back to Austin as many times as necessary to get his plan passed. He’s even vowing to get involved in next year’s primaries by supporting challengers to incumbent Republicans who don’t vote his way.| KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
Nearly one in five state representatives could be newbies when the Texas Legislature meets next in January.| KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
Once the champion of small government, Texas is now embracing California-style politics to advance a right-wing agenda| Washington Monthly
So Abbott is a political hack, and the Dems are gutless.| Stu Bykofsky
Decades of GOP rule have made the Lone Star State more dismal, more dangerous, and more disaster-prone.| Unprecedented
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill will ban speech at night — from study groups to newspaper reporting — at the state's public universities.| Houston Chronicle
Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 107 people over the Fourth of July weekend, with more than 160 still missing.| AP News
This legislative session, Texas lawmakers are hoping to lower property taxes and increase funding for the state’s public schools. Meanwhile, local taxing entities say the state’s recent efforts to curb property taxes are making it harder for them to fund the services they provide.| KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, where he also laid out a list of priorities he wants Texas lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering Texans’ property taxes.| KERA News
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A flash flood along the Guadalupe River in Texas killed at least 43 people and left dozens more missing, many of them children attending Camp Mystic, a A flash flood along the Guadalupe River killed at least 25 people and left dozens more missing, many of them children attending Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls.| Texas Politics
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority of XXX to XXX.| Texas Politics
The progressive grassroots organization Mothers Against Greg Abbott PAC announced this week that they would not be supporting former Rep. Colin Allred’s (D) 2026 Senate bid.| Texas Politics
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed House Bill 2 into law, delivering record $8.5 billion in new public education funding, including $4 billion specifically Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed House Bill 2 into law, delivering record $8.5 billion in new public education funding, including $4 billion specifically for teacher and staff pay raises. The bill signing ceremony took place at Salado Middle School and included more than 175 educators, students, and parents.| Texas Politics
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over a decades-old law that allows undocumented immigrants to receive The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over a decades-old law that allows undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public universities. Within hours of the DOJ’s complaint, a federal judge ruled in the department’s favor, halting enforcement of the policy established by the 2001 Texas Dream ...| Texas Politics
President Donald Trump recently imposed a travel moratorium on several Middle Eastern countries plus Cuba and Venezuela.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law what he called “the strongest bail reform package in Texas history,” during a ceremony held at Crime Stoppers of Houston. Surrounded by legislators, law enforcement, and victims’ families, Abbott emphasized that the new laws aim to close what he described as a “revolving door bail system” that has allowed violent offenders to be released and reoffend while awaiting trial. READ MORE.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law what he called “the strongest bail reform package in Texas history,” during a ceremony held at Crime Stoppers of Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law what he called “the strongest bail reform package in Texas history,” during a ceremony held at Crime Stoppers of Houston. Surrounded by legislators, law enforcement, and victims’ families, Abbott emphasized that the new laws aim to close what he described as a “revolving door bail system...| Texas Politics
State Secretary Marco Rubio recently announced the State Department will be restricting the Visas of foreign government officials partaking in Cuba’s medical doctors forced labor initiatives.| Texas Politics
The UT System Board of Regents pledged a “transformative” $100 million investment to the School of Civic Leadership, Board Chairman Kevin Eltife announced Thursday during a press conference. The investment will go towards renovating UT’s Biological Laboratories building into the new home for the School of Civic Leadership, Eltife said, with the renovation expected to...| The Daily Texan
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.| Texas Politics
The state’s largest manufacturing sectors include automotive, tech, petroleum, chemicals and food and beverage.| Energy Capital
To kick off the holiday season, Greg Abbott gave all Texans a crappy gift that, unfortunately, we can’t return. The governor recently issued an executive order that compels staff at Texas public hospitals to ask every patient what their citizenship status is, which goes against the state’s previous guidance that discourages health-care workers from inquiring…| Fort Worth Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed her to the GOP with open arms. Thierry lost to Simmons with a wide margin: Simmons gained 65 percent to Thierry’s 35 percent out of just over 6,500 ballots cast.| LGBTQ Nation
The governors of Florida and Texas have both signed bills limiting local governments' ability to pass heat-break protections.| Alabama Reflector
After Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he’d send 25,000 migrants to Chicago before the DNC, City leaders take stock of how Chicago has handled surges in the past.| South Side Weekly
How do we get kids back in school safely during the Omicron surge?| Keep Kids Healthy