Texas Secures $7.5 Billion Federal Reimbursement for Operation Lone Star
Texas will receive $7.5 billion from the federal government to reimburse the state for border security expenses incurred under Operation
Immigration, State Issues
State Issues
Energy, State Issues
Drew Darby Blasts Wayne Christian After Scheduling Conflict Keeps Commissioner From House Hearing
A dispute between Texas House Energy Resources Chairman Drew Darby and Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian escalated Tuesday after Darby sharply
State Issues
Houston Democratic Candidate for Texas House Cautions Against Lowering Taxes
Albert Wittliff, the Democratic nominee for critical Texas House District 129, is not interested in cutting any taxes. In May,
State Issues
House State Affairs Committee Revisits Texas Statewide Emergency Communications System
Texas lawmakers are again considering a statewide emergency communications system aimed at allowing first responders and government agencies to better
State Issues, Energy
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 per Barrel as Iran Conflict Rattles Markets, Boosts Texas Energy Sector
Oil prices surged Thursday as escalating conflict with Iran and renewed attacks on oil tankers rattled global energy markets, pushing
Immigration, State Issues
Texas Senate Hears Truckers Warn Foreign Drivers Are Taking Jobs and Putting Families at Risk
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony last Tuesday that illegal immigration and weak commercial-license checks have put unvetted foreign
Local Issues, State Issues
The Ross Fire Burn 80,000 Acres across Palo Pinto and Jack County
A fast-moving wildfire that ignited Monday west of Fort Worth has scorched an estimated 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and
State Issues
Former Texas Lottery Director Appears in Court Over $95 Million Jackpot Scandal
Former Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief appeared in Travis County court Friday morning on a first-degree felony charge of
Immigration, State Issues
Texas Lawmakers Push to End Free K-12 Education for Illegal Immigrants
Texas Republicans are preparing for a renewed effort via legislation to end free public education for children who are not
Election Integrity, State Issues
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Texas on Election Integrity
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has handed Texas another victory in the long-running legal battle over Senate Bill 1,
Local Issues, State Issues
765 kV Power Expansion Faces Pushback Over Property Rights
Texas lawmakers are currently reviewing one of the largest infrastructure projects in the state’s history. The proposed network of 765-kilovolt
State Issues, Local Issues
West Texas Legislative Summit Brings State Leaders to San Angelo Ahead of 90th Texas Legislature
Hundreds of elected officials, business leaders and policy advocates gathered in San Angelo last week for the 22nd annual West
Immigration, State Issues
Texas Republican Representatives Reject Call from Mexican Senator on Border Policy
26 Texas Republican lawmakers have pushed back against a letter that was sent from Mexican Senator Juan Carlos Loera de
Election Integrity, State Issues
Robert Howden Appointed Texas Secretary of State Ahead of Midterms
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026.
State Issues
New United States Attorney Aaron Reitz: “Things Are About to Get Very Bad for Criminals”
Former Candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz was sworn in as the new United States Attorney for the Southern
State Issues
Abbott Stresses Unity in GOP Convention Keynote Address
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the 2026 Texas Republican Party Convention last week in Houston. Speaking on
State Issues
Abbott Delivers Remarks at Groundbreaking on $1 Billion Shipyard Modernization in Galveston
Gov. Greg Abbott joined state, federal, and maritime leaders Monday to break ground on a major shipyard modernization project expected
State Issues
Former Texas Lottery Director Re-Indicted After Charges Were Quietly Dismissed
A former executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission was indicted on an abuse of official capacity charge, but court