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Trump Endorses Abbott for Fourth Term
The endorsement follows President Donald Trump’s earlier backing of nearly every Republican incumbent in the Texas Legislature.
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French Announces Run for Railroad Commission
In his announcement, French said he would bring his “America First” approach to the Railroad Commission.
Texas General Land Office To Survey for Cartel Tunnels Along Southern Border
Earlier this year a smuggling tunnel was discovered by Customs and Border Protection in El Paso.
Texas A&M Academic Council Objected to Abbott’s China Security Order
The advisory body is a creature of the university.
State Archive
Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals decided on Wednesday that the Texas Ethics Commission is a part of the legislative branch and does not have the sole authority to prosecute election crimes. This is a reversal from an earlier ruling on the matter. With this ruling, the...
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance the same plan, which adds five new GOP-opportunity seats ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. The Senate’s Special Congressional Redistricting Committee...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday, praising his leadership and declaring him a “True Warrior for Republicans.” “Dustin Burrows is a True Warrior for Republicans, and is doing a fantastic job as...
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The temporary arrangement will grant individual campus presidents the option to seek faculty input as the board develops a long-term, systemwide approach. The new policy...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an end to a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Phelan, a Beaumont Republican first elected in 2014, served two terms as speaker of the House beginning in...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after Politico revealed he accepted $59,000 from a PAC backed by megadonor Miriam Adelson. Texas Sands PAC, the Texas-based...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...