Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left Texas

The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2025August 20, 2025

The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.

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Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map

The former El Paso congressman also contributed to House Democrats’ 2021 quorum break. A PAC backed by Democratic donor George Soros is also involved in this year’s effort.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

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In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune August 4, 2025August 7, 2025

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Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure

Senate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2025June 29, 2025

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Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026

San Antonio-Austin Rep. Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and ‘authentic candidates’ can win back recently converted GOP voters.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2025August 4, 2025

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Former astronaut Terry Virts launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate in Texas

The early announcement tees up what is likely to be a crowded primary field angling for the seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025July 1, 2025

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Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms

The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.

by Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025June 12, 2025