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Texas bill banning abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate on constitutionality FOX 7 Austin22:32Texas Abortion Texas Senate Texas

Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts The Texas Tribune06:01Texas Abortion Texas Senate Texas

Controversial Texas rep reveals 'one specific candidate' the Democrats are eying up for 2028:… MailOnline08:36Jasmine Crockett Texas Democratic Party

Jasmine Crockett calls republicans 'Inherently' violent as she shrugs off her own party's… The Daily Caller14:33Jasmine Crockett Texas Democratic Party

Cornyn polls 16 points behind Paxton in Texas GOP primary Just The News08:00John Cornyn Texas US Senate

SLF poll: Texas AG Paxton has big lead over Sen. Cornyn NewsMax16:10John Cornyn Texas US Senate

Texas pushes back against foreign land grab with 'strongest bill in the nation' against China,… Fox News23:08China/Russia Texas Russia

Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers FOX 7 Austin14:46China/Russia Texas Russia

'Treasonous': Bruce Springsteen unleashes anti-Trump attacks as he kicks off tour The Raw Story21:11Texas Donald Trump Politics

WSJ's editors in disbelief at Republican's crusade against 'vast toothpaste conspiracy' The Raw Story22:02Texas Donald Trump Politics

Texas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar The Texas Tribune16:28Henry Cuellar Texas Democratic Party

Texas Democrats abandon vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar KGNS19:20Henry Cuellar Texas Democratic Party

Texas lawmakers debating Dei ban in K-12 schools ask: Do students benefit from teachers who look like them? The Texas Tribune21:03Texas Schools Texas

Texas lawmakers look to expand merit-based teacher pay program ABC13 / KTRK-TV18:30Texas Schools Texas

Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit The Texas Tribune19:32Ken Paxton Texas Google

Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims the company collected users’ data without… Washington Examiner13:28Ken Paxton Texas Google

Despite ties to Greg Abbott, San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos says he's his 'own man' San Antonio Current13:02Rolando Pablos San Antonio Texas

San Antonio's powerful police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor San Antonio Current16:01Rolando Pablos San Antonio Texas

Proposal to enhance Texas’ pioneering junk science law approved by Texas House The Texas Tribune18:26Texas Texas Crime

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In the last 2 hours

WSJ's editors in disbelief at Republican's crusade against 'vast toothpaste conspiracy' The Raw Story22:02

'Treasonous': Bruce Springsteen unleashes anti-Trump attacks as he kicks off tour The Raw Story21:11

In the last 4 hours

Texas Bill for Equality for Political Parties Relative to Filing Fees Loses in House Ballot Access News (Weblog)20:02

A third of parents are putting career plans on hold due to the cost of childcare—even here in North Carolina Cardinal & Pine19:50

In the last 6 hours

Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer FOX 7 Austin18:49

Georgetown scholar released from immigration detention after federal judge’s ruling PBS Online18:47

Proposal to enhance Texas’ pioneering junk science law approved by Texas House The Texas Tribune18:26

Bill to limit out-of-state donations to Texas candidates gets House approval The Texas Tribune18:08

Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Growth Business Legislation Into Law Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)17:49

Texas House bill on lawsuits shelved after critics label it harmful to free speech The Texas Tribune17:45

Houston midwife accused of illegal abortions appeals clinic closures The Texas Tribune17:34

School vouchers will soon pay for private pre-K in San Antonio. Who’s eligible? San Antonio Report17:32

Governor Abbott Announces NTxBio Facility In Plano Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)17:17

In the last 8 hours

Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other … Texas Attorney General (Press Release)16:51

A bill that could ban Fort Worth from having a Chinese sister city makes it to the Texas Senate KERA News16:10

Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia Dogwood16:05

Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise The Texas Tribune15:33

Earlier today

Clock is ticking for Texas lawmakers to settle differences on $8 billion public school funding package The Texas Tribune14:44

First Amendment Challenge to Texas State University Speech Code Can Go Forward Reason14:14

What Could Go Wrong? Texas May Allow Guns at the Polls Democracy Docket13:53

Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse its own order blocking Venezuelan deportations Tucson Sentinel13:49

Governor Abbott Announces Over $85,000 Job Training Grant To El Paso Community College Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)13:13

Texas Democrats Push to Ban Ted Cruz From Attending Sporting Events After String of Losses Dubbed 'Cruz Curse' Latin Times13:07

Despite ties to Greg Abbott, San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos says he's his 'own man' San Antonio Current13:02

Sen. John Cornyn takes early shot at ‘Crooked Ken Paxton’ in Texas GOP primary showdown The Washington Times12:55

Exclusive: GOP Senator Goes Full Attack Mode Against Primary Challenger After Polling Scare The Daily Caller12:11

Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes San Antonio Current10:58

Texas judge reminded Donald Trump that the Constitution prevails -- even for migrants | Houston … The Sentinel, Pennsylvania09:58

‘We couldn’t be at more polar ends’: Jones vs. Pablos race divides San Antonio into political camps San Antonio Report06:15

An Agency Tasked With Protecting Immigrant Children Is Becoming an Enforcement Arm, Current and … ProPublica06:08

Yesterday

US judge says Trump can use Alien Enemies Act for deportations AsiaOne21:59 13-May-25

Fort Bend County Democratic Party votes to remove party chair ABC13 / KTRK-TV21:08 13-May-25

Texas lawmakers debating DEI ban in K-12 schools ask: Do students benefit from teachers who look like them? The Texas Tribune21:03 13-May-25

Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment FOX 7 Austin20:44 13-May-25

Bill requiring Texas hospitals to report the citizenship status of patients killed in House The Texas Tribune20:32 13-May-25

Bill to ban child marriages in Texas advances in the House The Texas Tribune19:11 13-May-25

Texas House passes bill giving mothers unrestricted access to HOV lane FOX 7 Austin18:42 13-May-25

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims FOX 7 Austin18:42 13-May-25

School funding, property taxes at the top of state legislature agenda ABC13 / KTRK-TV18:15 13-May-25

Texas Legislature approves bill to ease polling place requirements for countywide voting The Texas Tribune18:00 13-May-25

TribCast: Can Texas make its housing more affordable? The Texas Tribune17:19 13-May-25

Governor Abbott Congratulates Killeen As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)16:48 13-May-25

San Antonio's powerful police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor San Antonio Current16:01 13-May-25

Donald Trump policies at odds with ‘Maha’ push Gulf Today14:05 13-May-25

Texas Lottery's future may come down to new Senate bill FOX 7 Austin13:27 13-May-25

Trump asks Supreme Court to resume deportation of nearly 200 migrants KCRG TV 9, Iowa12:51 13-May-25

Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program FOX 7 Austin12:06 13-May-25

‘Proven to be especially dangerous’: Trump admin implores SCOTUS to allow immediate… Law & Crime11:39 13-May-25

Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action Against General Mills as Part of Investigation into the Company for Violations … Texas Attorney General (Press Release)09:17 13-May-25

Cornyn polls 16 points behind Paxton in Texas GOP primary Just The News08:00 13-May-25

Captive Primate Safety Act Reintroduced, Congressman Visits Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary PR Newswire (Press Release)07:03 13-May-25

“A gift to our mothers”: Moms could drive solo in car pool lanes under Texas House bill The Texas Tribune06:06 13-May-25

It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are the other Texas public education bills you should track. The Texas Tribune06:06 13-May-25

“Incalculable” Damage: How a “We Buy Ugly Houses” Franchise Left a Trail of Financial Wreckage… ProPublica05:02 13-May-25

Trump administration asks Scotus for permission to deport nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:23 13-May-25

Trump admin asks Scotus for permission to deport nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants ABC News00:15 13-May-25

In the last 7 days

New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery The Texas Tribune23:19 12-May-25

Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement The Texas Tribune22:38 12-May-25

Texas bill banning abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate on constitutionality FOX 7 Austin22:32 12-May-25

Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test FOX 7 Austin22:12 12-May-25

Leaders call for criteria-based testing to measure student performance ABC13 / KTRK-TV21:14 12-May-25

Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills FOX 7 Austin19:59 12-May-25

WA bill inspired by Renton family’s reparations quest signed into law The Seattle Times19:16 12-May-25

Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program The Texas Tribune18:32 12-May-25

Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate The Texas Tribune18:12 12-May-25

Trump's controversial plane gifted from Qatar is in San Antonio, could be converted to Air Force One San Antonio Current17:37 12-May-25

Rep. Henry Cuellar seeks to dismiss bribery indictment Roll Call16:22 12-May-25

SLF Poll: Texas AG Paxton Has Big Lead Over Sen. Cornyn NewsMax16:10 12-May-25

Governor Abbott Announces Garland Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)15:52 12-May-25

Cornyn leans on outdated Trump endorsement as Paxton pulls ahead in polls The Blaze15:50 12-May-25

ICE arrests 422 illegal migrants in Houston sweep, including suspects wanted for murder, arson Fox News15:10 12-May-25

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Economic Development Week In Texas Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)13:12 12-May-25

Trump Tariffs Are Coming for Texas Electric Bills Dallas Observer12:57 12-May-25

Bizarre Dallas Zoo incidents inspire bills to make trespassing in animal enclosures a felony KERA News12:46 12-May-25

Texas’s Senior Senator Is Trailing His Maga Primary Opponent by Double Digits: Poll Mediaite12:43 12-May-25

Country Music Star Makes Endorsement In Big Republican Senate Primary The Daily Caller12:42 12-May-25

Challenger Leads Incumbent Senator By Double Digits In Key 2026 Race, Poll Says The Daily Caller12:11 12-May-25

‘You Can’t Expect to Win 100 to 0’: Will Cain On Why He Loves Debating Democrats on Hit Fox News Show Mediaite11:45 12-May-25

Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas The Washington Times10:53 12-May-25

Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts The Texas Tribune06:01 12-May-25

6 takeaways about Alex Fairly’s journey into Texas GOP politics The Texas Tribune06:01 12-May-25

Mayor Whitmire Defends Immigration Stance at Tejano Democrats Meeting Houston Press05:37 12-May-25

Crockett suggests Democrats looking to run 'safest White boy' in 2028, hints at specific… Fox News18:33 11-May-25

This Week in Texas: Houston's budget and voters' changing attitudes ABC13 / KTRK-TV18:01 11-May-25

San Antonio City Council candidates to face off in series of runoff debates San Antonio Report15:15 11-May-25

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 11, 2025 CBS News14:09 11-May-25

Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 11, 2025 CBS News12:47 11-May-25

Controversial Texas rep reveals 'one specific candidate' the Democrats are eying up for 2028:… MailOnline08:36 11-May-25

Taiwan foreign minister wraps up Texas trip Taiwan News22:34 10-May-25

Nigeria Needs National Adaptation Plan On Climate Change – Ugah Independent Nigeria22:32 10-May-25

Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records The Texas Tribune21:51 10-May-25

Protesters rally against bill that would restrict land ownership in Texas FOX 7 Austin18:30 10-May-25

‘Would prove unworkable’: Judge gives Trump a win by denying class certification in Alien… Law & Crime14:59 10-May-25

Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims the company collected users’ data without… Washington Examiner13:28 10-May-25

David Blackmon: Chris Wright Has To Clean Up Joe Biden's Mess The Daily Caller09:02 10-May-25

Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole. The Texas Tribune06:04 10-May-25

Granderson: Watch for even small shifts in Texas politics. Sometimes tectonic movements follow Los Angeles Times06:01 10-May-25

Taiwan's economics minister travels to SelectUSA investment summit in US Taiwan News03:01 10-May-25

Texas pushes back against foreign land grab with 'strongest bill in the nation' against China,… Fox News23:08 9-May-25

After a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in… The Texas Tribune20:02 9-May-25

Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit The Texas Tribune19:32 9-May-25

Texas Democrats abandon vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar KGNS19:20 9-May-25

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google Related to Texans’ Data Privacy… Texas Attorney General (Press Release)18:25 9-May-25

House Democrats Sound the Alarm About a 10-Year-Old U.S. Citizen With Brain Cancer Who Was Deported to Mexico NOTUS18:01 9-May-25

Republican-backed bill to limit Chinese property ownership gains ground in Texas South China Morning Post17:58 9-May-25

Texas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar The Texas Tribune16:28 9-May-25

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)15:13 9-May-25

Harris Co. sheriff says deputies' pay must be prioritized to fix gap ABC13 / KTRK-TV15:06 9-May-25

Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers FOX 7 Austin14:46 9-May-25

Texas is on the verge of handing Tesla and other big businesses a major win Business Insider14:39 9-May-25

John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security The Texas Tribune14:21 9-May-25

Texas Arrests Wanted Human Smuggler, Seizes $400,000 Worth Of Cocaine Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)14:10 9-May-25

Attorney General Ken Paxton Protects Texas Environment and Secures $60 Million Judgment Against Recycling Company… Texas Attorney General (Press Release)13:29 9-May-25

Texas Bill to Help Minor Parties Passes Committee Ballot Access News (Weblog)13:25 9-May-25

Texas agriculture chief applauds fellow Republican Ken Paxton's war on fluoride San Antonio Current13:06 9-May-25

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Latest politics news in Texas including updates on local, state and federal legislature, water and electrical infrastructure, border security, school safety.

Texas is considered a red state. In the federal government, Texas is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirty-eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are Republican. Of the thirty-eight Representatives, twenty-five are Republican and thirteen are Democrats. Texas has a Republican governor, Greg Abbott, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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