President Donald Trump's (R) administration is offering the University of Texas access to increased federal funding under the agreement that the University will put in place a set of conservative political priorities. The offer is part of a new initiative called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, which was recently sent to nine major universities, […] The post Donald Trump Offers UT Austin Funding Under Political Compact appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Robert Morris, the influential Texas pastor who founded Gateway Church, pleaded guilty this week to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in Oklahoma during the 1980s. Morris, who is 64-years-old, admitted in an Osage County courtroom to felony charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child. Under a plea agreement, Morris was sentenced to 10 […] The post Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Newly released data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) shows fentanyl-related poisoning deaths dropped by more than 42% between July 2024 and June 2025 compared with the previous year. The decrease marks the first significant decline in years after Texas saw fentanyl deaths rise over 600% from 2019 to 2023, which claimed […] The post Fentanyl Deaths in Texas Dropped 42% Following the 'One Pill Kills' Campaign appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed four towns, La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro, to halt the implementation of property tax increases that may violate state law. In a letter, Paxton warned that the cities risked unlawfully burdening taxpayers by moving forward with steep hikes without complying with state auditing requirements. "I have […] The post Ken Paxton Orders Cities to Halt Potentially Illegal Property Tax Hikes appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency, which is housed within the Office of the Governor, is designed to streamline government operations and reduce regulatory burdens on Texans. READ MORE. Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news Rep. […] The post LONESTAR — 10.3.2025 — Gregg Abbott Launches Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office — Matt Gaetz Endorse Chip ...| Texas Politics
As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without? The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to keep the government running until November 21, 2025. However, it still requires additional support in the Senate, where only two Democrats and one […] The post No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency, which is housed within the Office of the Governor, is designed to streamline government operations and reduce regulatory burdens on Texans. Governor Abbott has appointed Jerome Greener as the office’s first director. Greener, who is […] The post Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced that he will forgo his paycheck until the Government shutdown is resolved. In a social media post, Cruz blamed what he called "Senator Schumer's Shutdown," citing Democrat demands for expanded benefits. "Due to Senator Schumer's Shutdown over his deranged demand that we provide free healthcare for illegal aliens and […] The post Ted Cruz Requests Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
U.S Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has introduced the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act. The bipartisan bill is aimed at combating foreign cyber scams and holding transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud that targets Americans. "Transnational criminal organizations who are ensnaring innocent victims and […] The post John Cornyn Introduced Bill to Counter Foreign Cybe...| Texas Politics
In an op-ed for The Washington Times, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's energy policies and highlighted Republ| Texas Politics
Ochsner Interests, Inc. has announced plans to launch a blockchain-enabled pilot program within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Developed in| Texas Politics
After aggressive attacks from Republicans, BlackRock Inc. has exited one of the world's biggest climate finance groups for investors.| Texas Politics
Despite Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (R) support for the bill, state Rep. Brian Harrison (R) warns that it would result in “dangerous” repercussions.| Texas Politics
Aaron Reitz (R), a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime conservative legal strategist, has officially launched his bid for Texas Attorney General.| Texas Politics
During an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) dismissed the Texas Republicans letter to the FBI calling for their arrest, assuring that it’s a stint to appeal to the “MAGA base” and that he is a “bipartisan” Republican.| Texas Politics
A new Emerson College poll finds Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) locked in a statistical tie in the race for the Republican nominati| Texas Politics
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
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, has called on President Trump (R) to formal| 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
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Aaron Reitz (R) in his bid to become the next Attorney General of Texas.| Texas Politics
This week, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D) and Maxine Dexter (D) introduced the Combating Law Enforcement Anonymity by Requiring Identification Disclosure Act, or CLEAR ID Act.| 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
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A bill born from the tragedy at Robb Elementary is moving forward in the Texas Legislature, aiming to overhaul how first responders prepare for and act during a| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) is once again calling on Texas lawmakers to pass stricter bail reform measures during the current legislative session, urging action to| Texas Politics
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) took to the House floor this week to rebuke President Donald Trump's (R) 100 days in office.| Texas Politics
Texas lawmakers are taking proactive steps to address the state’s growing water shortage with Senate Bill 7, a measure designed to secure water for the next 1| Texas Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD), alleging that district officials are illegally teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in violation of state law.| Texas Politics
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would largely ban student cell phone use during class time in public schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focu| Texas Politics
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Tim| Texas Politics
The U.S. Senate race between Senator John Cornyn (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is heating up. Senator Cornyn’s campaign has released an advertisemen| Texas Politics
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and some of their Republican colleagues in the upper chamber have introduced The Limiting Immunity for Assisting Ba| Texas Politics
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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) celebrated the Senate’s passage of his provision to explore relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston’s Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) celebrated the Senate’s passage of his provision to explore relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), as part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) scheduled a special election for Nov. 4 to fill the Texas Senate seat left vacant by Republican Kelly Hancock, who resigned Governor Greg Abbott (R) scheduled a special election for Nov. 4 to fill the Texas Senate seat left vacant by Republican Kelly Hancock, who resigned earlier this month to serve as the state’s acting comptroller. The election will coincide with the state's uniform election date, during which voters will also weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to...| Texas Politics
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Senate’s recent vote to proceed to debate on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping Republican-backed U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Senate’s recent vote to proceed to debate on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping Republican-backed legislative package aimed at enacting several priorities of President Donald Trump (R).| Texas Politics
After falling short in his 2024 challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Democrat Colin Allred is once again entering the race for the U.S. Senate — this time After falling short in his 2024 challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Democrat Colin Allred is once again entering the race for the U.S. Senate — this time targeting Republican Sen. John Cornyn.| Texas Politics
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a statement praising the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a sweeping legislative package that Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a statement praising the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a sweeping legislative package that includes several of his key proposals.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed two state agencies to form a joint task force to combat the growing threat of the New World screwworm, a parasitic insect| Texas Politics
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins (R) launched an $8.5 million sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins (R) launched an $8.5 million sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas, aimed at stopping the advance of the New World screwworm (NWS), a deadly parasite that threatens livestock, wildlife, and even humans.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed two key pieces of border security legislation at the 147th Annual Training of the Sheriffs’ Association of Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed two key pieces of border security legislation at the 147th Annual Training of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, marking a major expansion of the state’s immigration enforcement strategy.| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) U.S. Senate campaign is challenging the fundraising claims made by Senator John Cornyn (R) this week, accusing the incumbent Republican of inflating his second-quarter numbers and misleading the public.| Texas Politics
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission to announce the delivery of Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission to announce the delivery of $280 million in drought relief through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program.| Texas Politics
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
As Americans celebrated Independence Day, tragedy struck South-Central Texas as severe flash flooding devastated the Hill Country region.| Texas Politics
Texas Republicans in Congress are celebrating the House’s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping legislative package that includes major tax cuts, border security funding, and rural investments.| Texas Politics
Every July, as we pause to celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended. In today’s world of growing geopolitical instability, defense demands investment in the tools, technologies, and capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and our adversaries at bay. The F-35 Lightning II is one of those tools—and one of the most powerful.| 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
A new Quantus Insights poll confirms that Americans are considering political alternatives amidst deeply entrenched polarization, declining optimism, and eroding faith in traditional institutions.| Texas Politics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexico, targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating maggot that threatens American agriculture.| Texas Politics
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As| Texas Politics
After announcing his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) has revealed his candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner in Precinct 2.| 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 Ho| Texas Politics
There’s more troubling news for Senator John Cornyn’s (R) reelection campaign as a new poll finds him trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 22 points.| Texas Politics
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced this week the removal of BlackRock Inc. from Texas’ list of financial companies that boycott the oil and gas industry.| Texas Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) announced this week that after pressure from himself and the Trump Administration, Mexico has agreed to honor its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, securing critical water shipments owed to the United States.| Texas Politics
The Texas Senate approved a measure that will allow judges to deny bail to individuals accused of serious violent crimes if they have prior convictions or are a| Texas Politics
A Texas Senate committee is weighing legislation that would prevent child abusers, and the organizations that shield them, from hiding behind non-disclosure agr| Texas Politics
The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the controversial STAAR exam, aiming to transform the way the state assesses student learning and teacher performance.| Texas Politics
Texas is on the front lines of a new agricultural crisis after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an immediate suspension of live cattle, horse| Texas Politics
A proposed constitutional amendment to create a long-term, reliable funding source for Texas water projects would prioritize increasing supply over fixing aging| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that his lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) has been resolved, following the district’s a| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation against the Austin Independent School District (AISD), accusing the district of violating state law by promoting elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in its curriculum.| Texas Politics
U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R) and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (| Texas Politics
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
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has reached the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could've been a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the 2024 election is certified on Jan. 6.| Texas Politics
In response to the divide, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced a statewide tour in support of state Rep. Cook.| Texas Politics
Former Air Force Pilot and current congressman – Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) – sounded the alarm after seeing videos of China’s sixth-generation aircraft displayed in the skies. You can see a video and pictures of the new technology below:| Texas Politics
A recent string of graphic crimes have struck New York, leaving its citizens and Americans in general dismayed.| Texas Politics
The 1,000+ page resolution has received condemnation from Republicans who argue that the proposed CR is exactly why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created.| Texas Politics
Speaking on President-elect Trump’s appearance at the Army-Navy game, Rep. Hunt said it shows “the void of leadership that’s been missing.”| Texas Politics
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after reports showed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be loosening its restrictions at the southern border through an app. Senator Ted Cruz (R) was on record recently stating that the left side of the aisle still wants open border policies.| Texas Politics
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke to Texas Politics regarding the recent election results and how they affect the Lone Star State. Sen. Cruz emphasized the notion that President-elect Donald Trump (R) does indeed have a mandate to bring change to the federal government, and the success that the former president enjoyed in Texas, especially in blue areas, is proof of that.| Texas Politics
Criticizing Vice President Harris on X, Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R) said that the vice president doesn't deserve a "promotion" over the last four years.| Texas Politics
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters.| Texas Politics
Former President Donald Trump (R) announced on his social media site Truth Social that his campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) campaign have reached an agreement on their first (and possibly only) debate before the election on Nov. 5. The event will be held on ABC, a news outlet that President Trump is currently in litigation with alongside one of its anchors, George Stephanopoulos.| Texas Politics
Goldman Sachs – one of the world’s leading financial services firms – has decided to leave the Climate Action 100+ Network (CAN), a group dedicated to “fight the climate crisis and to achieve social justice.” This group has grabbed the attention of Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee who described the organization as a “cartel” that looks to enforce action from corporate greenhouse gas emitters. Representative Randy Weber (R-TX), especially after Goldman Sachs broke gro...| Texas Politics
Though President Biden released a statement on the anniversary of the attack that left 13 service members dead, President Trump is accusing the Biden-Harris Administration of being to blame for the attack.| Texas Politics
In August of 2021, the botched Afghanistan withdrawal left 13 United States servicemembers dead at Abbey Gate and billions of dollars in equipment stranded for terrorist groups to use. Republican legislators from Florida and Texas shared their disdain with President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), not only for how they handled the situation three years ago but also for the lack of acknowledgment of the servicemembers’ sacrifice.| Texas Politics
