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After aggressive attacks from Republicans, BlackRock Inc. has exited one of the world's biggest climate finance groups for investors.| Texas Politics
After aggressive attacks from Republicans, BlackRock Inc. has exited one of the world's biggest climate finance groups for investors.| Texas Politics
The federal government has opened a massive new immigration detention camp in the Texas desert. Mystery surrounds the detention camp however as many question how the project was awarded to an obscure company with no record of operating detention facilities. In July 2025, the Trump administration granted a contract worth up to $1.2 billion to […] The post $1.2 Billion DOD Contract for Detention Camp Raises Questions appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Soluna Holdings, a New York-based developer of renewable-powered data centers, has launched two new projects in Texas, pushing its total portfolio to 1 gigawatt (GW) of low-emission computing capacity across operational, under-construction, and planned sites. The new developments, Project Fei and Project Gladys, are strategically co-located with large-scale renewable energy assets. Project Fei, a 100-megawatt […] The post Soluna Holdings Expands Data Center Portfolio with New Texas Projects...| Texas Politics
The Texas House approved Senate Bill 8 in a contentious 86–43 vote, reigniting the long-standing and divisive debate over bathroom access for transgender individuals. The bill mandates that people in public schools, universities, and government-owned buildings must use restrooms that correspond to their sex assigned at birth, not their gender identity. The debate in the […] The post Texas House Passes Bill Reviving Debate Over Transgender Bathroom Access appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
The Texas Senate has approved a major reform to the state’s standardized testing system, replacing the STAAR exam with a new series of shorter assessments designed to reduce classroom disruption and provide faster academic feedback. The change is part of House Bill 8, authored by Rep. Brad Buckley (R) and sponsored in the Senate by […] The post Texas Senate Approves Overhaul of STAAR Testing System appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
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
Governor Abbott Signs “Make America Healthy Again” Legislation In a ceremonial bill signing held today, Governor Greg Abbott (R) officially signed into law a package of bipartisan public health legislation, Senate Bills 25, 314, and 379, collectively known as the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. READ MORE. Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news Attorney General Ken Paxton: […] The post LONESTAR — 8.29.2025 — Abbott Signs 'Make America Healthy Again' Bills — Texas Legislature Giv...| 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
Rep. Pete Sessions (R) is leading a group of Republican lawmakers in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject the rescheduling of marijuana under federal law, warning that it would harm public health and benefit criminal enterprises. The post Sessions Says ‘MarijuaNO’ to Pam Bondi and the DOJ appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Mark Teixeira (R), former New York Yankees first baseman and three-time MLB All-Star, officially announced his bid for Texas' 21st Congressional District. Sharing the news via social media, Teixeira declared his readiness to “help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.” “As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our […] The post Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas appeared first on Texas Po...| Texas Politics
The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) has announced that American Fuel Resources has joined as its newest member, strengthening the state’s growing commitment to a| Texas Politics
In the wake of the July 4th floods that claimed the lives of 25 young girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas lawmakers are advancing swee| Texas Politics
Base Power, an Austin-based home energy company, has announced its expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth, to provide home energy and grid support.| Texas Politics
Two of the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities reported sharp declines in gas demand this week, raising questions about potential outages| 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
Scott Bowen (R), a lifelong resident of House District 129 and a conservative Republican, officially launched his campaign for the Texas House of Representative| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has secured a court judgment of more than $60 million against David Polston and his companies, Inland Environmental and Remediation, Inland Recycling, and Boundary Ventures, for illegal dumping that severely polluted Texas land and waterways, including the Colorado River tributary known as Skull Creek.| Texas Politics
The Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) has announced its support for Senate Bill 1524 and House Bill 1403, which protect the privacy of foster families who lawfully own firearms.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) says his state’s response to recent catastrophic flooding outpaced California’s efforts following last year’s wildfires, citing s| 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
Flash Flood in Texas Kills 43, Dozens Missing at Camp Mystic| 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.| Texas Politics
Texas is on track to invest more money into public education this session than ever before, according to Senator Brandon Creighton (R), chair of the Texas is on track to invest more money into public education this session than ever before, according to Senator Brandon Creighton (R), chair of the Senate Education K-16 Committee. The committee unveiled the Senate’s version of House Bill 2 (HB 2), proposing an unprecedented $8 billion increase in funding for public schools, with over half ded...| Texas Politics
The Texas Senate adjourned sine die, ending a 140-day legislative session that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) called “the finest session any Texas Senate has ever had.” As the gavel fell, the legislation had delivered on a sweeping conservative agenda, passing all 40 of its priority bills and sending legislation tied to Governor Greg Abbott’s (R) five emergency items to his desk.| Texas Politics
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) took to the House floor to praise the work completed done, but he also announced his retirement, saying it’s “time to go home.”| Texas Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) hailed the passage of House Bill 14, a sweeping measure aimed at establishing the state as a national leader in advanced Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) hailed the passage of House Bill 14, a sweeping measure aimed at establishing the state as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy. The bill, which received bipartisan support in the Legislature, will create the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and invest $350 million into the sector, marking the largest...| Texas Politics
The Texas legislative session has come to an end, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) is crediting President Donald Trump (R) for the session's successes, namely the school choice legislation.| Texas Politics
Senator John Cornyn (R) is trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 16 points in a new poll commissioned by the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a GOP-aligned super PAC backing Senator Cornyn’s re-election bid.| Texas Politics
After an aggressive state-funded border wall initiative spanning four years, Texas lawmakers have quietly defunded the project.| Texas Politics
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a forceful defense of Israel’s military strikes against Iran, framing them as both justified and strategically Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a forceful defense of Israel’s military strikes against Iran, framing them as both justified and strategically beneficial to the United States.| Texas Politics
President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (BBB) is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version.| Texas Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected legal challenges to a temporary nuclear waste storage site near Texas’ border with New Mexico, handing a victory to the The U.S. Supreme Court rejected legal challenges to a temporary nuclear waste storage site near Texas’ border with New Mexico, handing a victory to the federal government in a decadeslong struggle over the disposal of spent nuclear fuel.| 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
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 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
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
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
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
