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March 24, 2026
Texas Supreme Court weighs constitutional beach access in case against SpaceX
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March 18, 2026
What it will take for Talarico to win over Crockett’s Black voter base
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March 17, 2026
Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue ‘fatally flawed’ cases against Texas border crossers
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March 11, 2026
Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
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March 11, 2026
Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover
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March 10, 2026
Runoff result may determine if national Democrats spend on Talarico Senate run
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March 9, 2026
Texas Democrats Goodwin, Velez hope to keep voters engaged ahead of lieutenant governor runoff
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March 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid following scandal and ethics investigation
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March 5, 2026
Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
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March 3, 2026
James Talarico beats Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
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March 3, 2026
John Cornyn leads Ken Paxton as GOP Senate primary appears headed to runoff
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March 3, 2026
Winners, losers and runoffs: How Texans’ November ballot is shaping up after the primaries
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March 4, 2026
Republicans head to runoff in Texas attorney general primary, Dems uncertain
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March 5, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair with former staffer who died by suicide; under House ethics investigation
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March 3, 2026
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa wins Democratic nomination, will face Gov. Greg Abbott in November
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March 3, 2026
2026 Texas primary election results
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March 3, 2026
Texas Supreme Court blocks order keeping Dallas County polls open after ‘mass confusion’
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March 3, 2026
Here’s what Texas voters should be paying attention to on primary Election Day
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February 27, 2026
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
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February 26, 2026
Scandal surrounding Rep. Tony Gonzales sends tremors through contested political frontier
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February 24, 2026
Dan Patrick seeks to block Camp Mystic’s summer reopening pending inquiry into July 4 flood deaths
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February 24, 2026
What propositions are on the Texas March primary ballots
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February 24, 2026
Calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down amid allegations of affair with staffer
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February 24, 2026
Democratic early voting surges in Texas primary, far outpacing previous elections
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February 23, 2026
Across Texas, early voters share what’s pushing them to the polls for the 2026 party primaries
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February 23, 2026
Gillespie County Republicans scale back hand-count amid staffing shortage
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February 20, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
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February 19, 2026
Senate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview controversy, campaign says
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February 17, 2026
Tuesday is Election Day in Texas. Here’s what to know before you cast your vote in the primaries
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February 17, 2026
James Talarico interview on ‘The Late Show’ pulled from broadcast by CBS execs, Colbert says
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February 17, 2026
Republicans and Democrats vie to take mantle of Attorney General’s Office in open race
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February 17, 2026
988 suicide hotline is getting more calls than ever. Many states have no clear plan to fund it
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February 17, 2026
When Lady Bird Johnson asked the South to join the future
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February 16, 2026
‘We’re here to defend meritocracy in America’: Students speak out to save Texas Dream Act
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February 11, 2026
Texas Republicans revive anti-Muslim messaging in races across the state
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February 11, 2026
After Tarrant County upset, West Texas Democrats are ‘hopeful’ they can shift their deep red region
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February 11, 2026
What legal questions are raised when someone shares an altered image? What if the White House shares it?
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February 10, 2026
Sen. John Cornyn battles for political life in GOP primary contest with AG Ken Paxton, US Rep. Wesley Hunt
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February 10, 2026
New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate
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February 10, 2026
Texas AG Paxton sues Bexar County over immigration legal defense fund
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February 9, 2026
Meet the Texas Democrats vying to challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November
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February 4, 2026
Partial government shutdown over ICE funding comes to an end — but is it over for good?
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February 4, 2026
Texas faith leaders divided over school prayer, Bible reading periods as deadline for SB 11 approaches
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February 3, 2026
What a Democratic upset that sent ‘shockwaves’ through the Texas GOP could mean for November
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February 2, 2026
Christian Menefee beats Amanda Edwards in 18th Congressional District runoff
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February 2, 2026
The deadline to register to vote in Texas’ March 3 primary election is today
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February 1, 2026
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
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January 30, 2026
Texas Republicans shift messaging around ICE tactics amid election-year risks
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January 27, 2026
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions
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January 28, 2026
Pushback against ICE could lead to a partial government shutdown
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January 28, 2026
Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror laws
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January 27, 2026
Texas’ concealed carry law author feels ‘disgust’ at Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis
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January 26, 2026
Greg Abbott says White House needs to ‘recalibrate’ ICE following fatal Minneapolis shooting
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January 24, 2026
Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate
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January 23, 2026
Viral moments: What James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett both get about politics in 2026
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January 16, 2026
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
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January 15, 2026
Amanda Edwards, Christian Menefee debate in Humble ahead of TX-18 congressional runoff
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January 13, 2026
With two months until the Texas senate primary election, where do things stand?
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January 13, 2026
Texas set to ban smokable cannabis as soon as Jan. 25
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January 12, 2026
Five arrested at Austin protests against ICE following fatal shooting in Minneapolis
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January 12, 2026
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
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January 7, 2026
Venezuelan-Texan author reflects on Maduro ouster: ‘We don’t know where we’re gonna land’
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January 6, 2026
Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losing streak in Texas race for U.S. Senate
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January 2, 2026
From AI regulation to property tax exemptions, here are some new Texas laws for 2026
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December 30, 2025
Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027
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December 29, 2025
Texas Republicans propose new property tax cuts as campaign season kicks off
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December 23, 2025
Federal judge blocks Texas app store age verification law from taking effect in the new year
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December 23, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court rules that Trump can’t deploy Texas National Guard to Illinois
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December 18, 2025
Federal THC ban presents steep challenges to Texas hemp industry
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December 17, 2025
Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement
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December 17, 2025
Anti-trans bathroom policies go into effect at UT Austin, Texas Capitol
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December 15, 2025
The state is making a list of transgender Texans. It’s using driver’s licenses to help.
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December 12, 2025
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
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December 10, 2025
Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school
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December 9, 2025
Texas’ 2026 midterms will shape the U.S. House, Senate and more. Here are the biggest races.
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December 9, 2025
How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court
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December 8, 2025
‘It’s now or never’: Jasmine Crockett joins the race for U.S. Senate in Texas
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December 8, 2025
Texas Republicans could see their advantage with Latino voters slip
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December 8, 2025
Partying through the panic: How transgender university students are dealing with the pressure
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December 8, 2025
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
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December 5, 2025
Texas’ new congressional map will be used in 2026. But what happens afterward?
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December 4, 2025
Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats
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December 4, 2025
Texas Republicans claim victory in Supreme Court ruling allowing congressional map to go into effect
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December 2, 2025
‘Bathroom bill’ targeting trans Texans is now in effect. It’s unclear how it’ll be enforced.
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December 4, 2025
Texas lawmakers criticized Kerr leaders for rejecting state flood money. Other communities did the same.
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December 3, 2025
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
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December 3, 2025
Trump to pardon Rep. Cuellar, says charges were retaliation for border stance
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December 3, 2025
Hundreds of Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens may have already proven their citizenship
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December 2, 2025
School libraries must comply with new laws on book content. This company is selling a solution.
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December 2, 2025
Edwards, Menefee make their cases to Houston’s 18th Congressional District voters ahead of runoff
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December 2, 2025
Venezuela calls Trump’s call to close airspace a ‘colonialist threat’
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November 21, 2025
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
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November 19, 2025
Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out.
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November 20, 2025
Supreme Court to weigh pivotal decision on which congressional map Texas can use in 2026 midterms
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November 18, 2025
Texas appeals ruling that Trump-backed redistricting is racial gerrymandering
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November 17, 2025
Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era
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November 14, 2025
Cracking, packing and power: How Texas’ congressional redistricting could reshape Houston
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November 13, 2025
Texas A&M System approves new policy that could limit ‘race or gender ideology’ courses
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November 13, 2025
Deal to reopen the government includes ban that could hit Texas’ hemp industry
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November 13, 2025
Texas AG Ken Paxton officially enters Senate race against incumbent John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt
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