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89th Legislative Session
Agriculture and Livestock
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III (Public and Higher Education), Chair

Republican Nominees Secured for Key Open Seats in Texas Legislature 

March 4, 2026

Each of the nominees will face off with their respective Democrat opponent in November.  
Two House Chairs Defeated by Challengers

March 4, 2026

State Reps. Cecil Bell and Stan Kitzman were ousted by Kristen Plaisance and Dennis Geesaman respectively.
Casino-Backed PAC Dumps Millions Into Final Stretch of Texas GOP Primaries

February 24, 2026

Casino expansion proposals have repeatedly stalled in the Legislature, but the industry has continued investing heavily in Republican primaries.
Attorney General Investigating Rep. Stan Kitzman Over Drainage District Role

February 20, 2026

The Texas constitution generally prevents lawmakers from holding other paid public offices.
Two Casino-Backed PACs Continue Spending Spree

February 3, 2026

The Texas Sands PAC and the Texas Defense PAC are on track to spend millions of dollars ahead of the Primary Election.