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Craddick Going for 30th Term
Already the longest-serving House member in state history, Tom Craddick files for re-election.
Texas A&M Regents to Consider Restrictions on ‘Gender Ideology’ and ‘Race Ideology’
Controversial subjects will require presidential approval.
Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions in Questionable Payments at Texas Southern University
The audit has led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to call for an investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Paxton Sues ‘Radical Open-Borders Group’ Over Alleged Illegal Voter-Registration Scheme
JOLT Initiative is being accused of violating state election code.
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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...
Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends
After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that Republicans say will strengthen their hold on Washington, adding five GOP-leaning seats across the state. The issue has been a priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who placed...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has once again been referred to the House State Affairs Committee, prompting questions about whether the House will act. The push to prohibit local...