How Much Is The Special Session Costing Texans?
$40,222
*this is an approximate value that doesn't include overhead expenses.
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Texas politicians are voicing strong reactions after U.S. forces executed a military operation in Caracas over the weekend, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The operation, which President Donald Trump called a “large-scale strike,” comes after years of U.S. pressure on Maduro, who was indicted in...
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Texas Legislature
Texas Scores Supreme Court Win on Disputed Election Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared Texas to use its new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections, reversing a lower court ruling that had blocked the...
City of Dallas Faces Lawsuit Over Death Star Law
The City of Dallas is facing a lawsuit...
Cornyn Backs Bill to Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing During Shutdown
Texas Senator John Cornyn is backing new legislation...
Proposal 12 Would Shift Balance of Texas Judicial Conduct Commission
A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot...
Elections
Andrew White Exits Texas Governor Race, Backs Gina Hinojosa
With weeks left before the Democratic primary, the Texas governor’s race narrowed Monday after Houston businessman Andrew White ended his campaign and endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa,...
Texas Supreme Court Primary Shakeup Ends Before It Begins: Two Justices Now Unopposed
The March 3 Republican primary for the Texas...
New Poll Shakes Up Texas Governor’s Race as Gina Hinojosa Surges Ahead in Democratic Primary
With the March primary approaching, Texas Democrats are...
Who Is Gov. Greg Abbott Endorsing in the 2026 Elections?
Governor Greg Abbott launched his re-election campaign a...
Campaign Finance
Musk Pulls Back on Political Spending After Massive 2024 Contributions
Elon Musk has declared a significant reduction in...
Cornyn Blasts Paxton for “Left-Wing Grants” in New Website
Texas Sen. John Cornyn launched his first major...
Who Are The Big Donors Fueling Texas’ School Voucher Fight?
As Texas heads toward the upcoming elections, the political fight over school vouchers is heating...
Allred Outraises Cruz, Closes Polling Gap
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Out-Of-State Billionaires Pour Millions Into Texas Politics: Who’s Funding the State’s Agenda?
This year, out-of-state billionaires and different groups are pouring millions in Texas politicians, hoping to...
Education
Is Your Child Eligible for Texas’ $1 Billion School Voucher Program?
Texas officials are moving forward with the state’s new school voucher program, giving private schools and families a clear timeline for participation ahead of the 2026–27 school...
Paxton Blocks College Sports Commission Pact for Texas Campuses
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has instructed seven...
From Florida to Texas: Is Turning Point USA Expanding Its Reach Into Schools?
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath met with Turning...
Texas Ten Commandments Law Hits a Wall in Federal Court
A federal judge has ordered Arlington ISD, Fort...
Healthcare
House GOP Advances Health Plan as Obamacare Costs Rise
House Republicans have advanced a new health care package aimed at lowering certain costs, but the move leaves unresolved questions for millions of Americans who rely on...
Texas Sues Tylenol Makers Over Autism Allegations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a...
Texas Sees Surge in COVID-19 Activity as New Variant Spreads
COVID-19 activity is climbing once again in Texas, with a new variant contributing to what...
Texas Faces Uncertain Health Care Future Under Trump’s New Law
President Donald Trump’s recently signed tax and spending...
Taxes
Opinions
The School Voucher Racket is Going National, and it’s Right Out of Project 2025
Watch out. There’s a new school voucher scam — er, proposal — on the horizon, and it’s right out of the Project 2025 playbook. The first step is already underway: break up the Department...
Colony Ridge And The ICE Culture Of Abuse
As federal agents swept through Colony Ridge, north of Houston, on Monday to keep President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant attacks in the headlines, Governor Greg Abbott wanted to make sure he gets some of the...








































