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Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt

Brandon Waltens | August 7, 2025

Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.

Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session

Brandon Waltens | July 14, 2025

With the special legislative session just one week away, lawmakers in the Texas House have begun filing...

Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach

McKael Kirwin | July 14, 2025

When Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley sought to transfer his home into a corporate entity, he didn’t...

President Trump Visits Texas Hill Country: Pledges Federal Support After Deadly Floods

McKael Kirwin | July 11, 2025

Following the devastating Fourth of July weekend flooding, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump addressed the affected Hill Country communities in Kerrville earlier today. They were joined by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Department of...

Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committees Created Ahead of Special Session 

Addie Hovland | July 11, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows have announced the creation of a new select committee in each chamber that will examine items on the governor's call list related to the flash floods that occurred in the Hill Country. The Disaster...

Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke’s Group for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats

The attorney general has issued a formal demand for documents and communications related to the organization’s role in the quorum break and any coordination with Democrat lawmakers.

FBI Unveils First-Ever ‘Houston Most Wanted’ List

One fugitive was arrested hours later.

Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report

According to preliminary ratings released by Superintendent Mike Miles, the district now has zero F-rated schools.

Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting

With a slim quorum, the Senate has continued work on legislation.

Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure

As Texas attracts data companies, concerns over the stability of water resources and infrastructure are rising.

Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Taxpayer-funded lobbying has become a flashpoint in the GOP comptroller primary race.

Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office

The move follows a string of escalating actions by state leadership.

Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case

Judge gives progressive county attorney another chance to jail a man Gov. Abbott pardoned for self-defense.

Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt

Brandon Waltens | August 7, 2025

Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.

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Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session

With the special legislative session just one week away, lawmakers in the Texas House have begun filing...

State

Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach

When Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley sought to transfer his home into a corporate entity, he didn’t...

State

President Trump Visits Texas Hill Country: Pledges Federal Support After Deadly Floods

Following the devastating Fourth of July weekend flooding, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump addressed the affected Hill Country communities in Kerrville earlier today. They were joined by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Department of...

State

Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committees Created Ahead of Special Session 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows have announced the creation of a new select committee in each chamber that will examine items on the governor's call list related to the flash floods that occurred in the Hill Country. The Disaster...

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