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Texas may be on the brink of a political shakeup as State Rep. James Talarico, a progressive Democrat from Austin, weighs a run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Known for his sharp rhetoric, viral videos, and unapologetic stance, Talarico is seen as a rising star among Democrats in a state that...
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Can a Viral Democrat Take Down Ken Paxton in...
Texas may be on the brink of a political shakeup as State Rep. James...
New Drug Laws in Texas Could Change Everything for...
This year, Texas lawmakers took bold steps to reshape the state’s drug policy landscape,...
Texas Lawmakers Just Shook Up Small Business Rules —...
The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concluded on June 2, following 140 days of activity...
Texas Legislature
Texas Lawmakers Just Shook Up Small Business Rules — What You Need to Know
The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concluded on June...
Abbott Signs Teacher Pay Bill Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening signed into...
With Deadline Looming, Abbott Under Pressure to Veto THC Ban
After the Legislature this session passed a ban...
Mayor Backs Rollback of Pension Reforms; Experts Cite Fiscal Risks
Mayor John Whitmire has sparked concern among experts...
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session...
Education
Abbott Signs Teacher Pay Bill Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening signed into...
Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students After DOJ Lawsuit
Texas agreed on Wednesday with the federal government...
Texas Higher Education Bill Prompts Governance Shake-Up
A major higher education bill, Senate Bill 37,...
Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses
A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized...
Conference Committee Unveils Negotiated Budget
Texas lawmakers on Thursday unveiled the final negotiated...
Healthcare
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and Sunday were packed with last-minute negotiations and deals in an...
Cutting Costs, Losing Coverage? The New Republicans Medicaid Proposal Explained
President Donald Trump's plan to extend and expand tax cuts is making waves in Texas, this time through Republican efforts to curb a tax loophole that Texas...
Kennedy Downplays Measles As Texas Battles Outbreak
During a visit to Texas A&M University, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made controversial remarks downplaying the significance of the state's ongoing measles outbreak, which...
Measles Cases Soar in the U.S., Driven by Misinformation and Reduced Public Health Support
As measles cases in the U.S. approach a 34-year high, public health officials face growing challenges to contain the outbreak, which has already led to multiple deaths,...
Texas Bills Seek To Expand Abortion Bans Beyond State Borders
Texas Senate Republicans are advancing a series of bills aimed at tightening abortion restrictions, expanding enforcement powers, and limiting access to abortion-related services—even across state lines. The proposed legislation, which introduces criminal penalties and...
