Travis County Republicans make new rule: no more pro-Talarico posts allowed

An Austin GOP group has gone off the rails because too many of its members are posting positive things about Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.

by Stephanie Koithan May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Texas News

Bexar County DA candidate has yet to concede in close Democratic runoff

Jane Davis lost to Luz Elena Chapa by just 934 votes on Tuesday, but some in her party are urging her not to prolong the process.

by Michael Karlis May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

U.S. John Cornyn's campaign and its allies spent big to keep him in office. It didn't work.

Texas News

How Cornyn-aligned dark money fueled Texas’ record-breaking Senate primary

Texans for a Conservative Majority raised $35.6 million this cycle. Roughly a quarter of that came from groups not required to disclose their donors.

by Emma Sullivan, Open Secrets May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar ‘had no idea’ budget deficit was coming, county manager says

Despite a looming $145 million deficit, County Manager David Smith told reporters he’s opposed to raising property taxes.

by Michael Karlis May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, speaks at a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) at the Grenada Theater in Dallas on February 17, 2026.

Texas News

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

Middleton, a conservative state senator and oil and gas executive, put more than $16 million of his own money into the race.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Politics & Elections

Luz Elena Chapa narrowly defeats Jane Davis in Bexar County DA runoff

Chapa, a Democrat, will take on Republican Ashley Foster — and maybe independent candidate Jason Wolff — in November.

By Michael Karlis & Sanford NowlinMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Democrat Johnny Garcia, left, and Republican Carlos De La Cruz will face off in November for the Texas' 35th Congressional District.

San Antonio News

Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.

by Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Former Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French has his eyes on a new job.

Texas News

Republican Texas Railroad Commission hopeful Bo French accuses rival of being a ‘jihadist’

French has previously called for the deportation of Native Americans and threatened to revoke the citizenship of a Muslim Texas state rep.

by Michael Karlis May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Three runoff elections in Texas are of particular interest. Top left: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (top right). Middle left: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, vying for state attorney general against state Sen. Mayes Middleton (middle right). Bottom left: incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who faces challenger Bo French (bottom right).

Texas News

Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.

John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.

By Gabby Birenbaum, Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro SerranoMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a conservative conference.

Texas News

Republicans worry Texas’ ugly Cornyn-Paxton runoff leading to deeper fractures in the party

The party establishment frets that handing the nomination to scandal-tarred Paxton would give Democrats a better chance of winning in November.

by Sanford Nowlin May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Members of law enforcement lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

Texas News

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords honors four-year anniversary of Robb Elementary school shooting

Two vigils honoring the 21 victims of the shooting will take place in Uvalde on Sunday.

by Michael Karlis May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Texas News

Controversial U.S. House candidate backpedals on talk about prison camps for zionists — sorta

San Antonio Congressional hopeful Maureen Galindo now says she only wants to put ‘billionaire American Zionists’ in the Karnes County ICE detention Center.

by Michael Karlis May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Texas News

Bexar County Democratic Party denounces ‘antisemite’ U.S. House candidate Maureen Galindo

The state party leadership also denounced the San Antonio Congressional candidate.

by Michael Karlis May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Texas News

Civil rights groups warn foreigners not to visit Texas during the World Cup

‘You cannot market Texas as a welcoming global destination for the World Cup while expanding policies that increase fear, racial profiling, and aggressive immigration enforcement,’ one group said in a statement.

by Michael Karlis May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Texas News

Trump gives Ken Paxton last-minute endorsement in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The endorsement comes after U.S. Sen. John Cornyn spent months groveling for the president’s support.

by Michael Karlis May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Texas News

Bobby Pulido warns of scammers charging for quinceañera appearances

‘We don’t charge for this,’ the Tejano singer turned South Texas Democratic congressional candidate said in a video message.

by Michael Karlis May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Texas News

Gov. Abbott’s top strategist seeks underage photos of Gina Hinojosa as he tries to dig up dirt

The weird request comes as Hinojosa leads the governor among Latino voters.

by Michael Karlis May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

Maureen Galindo is running as a Democrat to represent Texas' 35th Congressional District.

News

San Antonio congressional candidate Maureen Galindo wants rival tried for treason

The Democratic candidate’s latest statement comes as she faces growing accusations of spinning antisemitic conspiracy theories.

by Michael Karlis May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Texas News

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico opens up about his girlfriend on podcast

The Texas Democrat also said he wants to be a father one day.

by Michael Karlis May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Texas News

Israeli consulate accuses San Antonio congressional hopeful of ‘hateful’ antisemitic remarks

Democrat Maureen Galindo grabbed headlines this week by accusing her opponent of participating in a human trafficking conspiracy backed by Jews.

by Michael Karlis May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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Texas politics

Travis County Republicans make new rule: no more pro-Talarico posts allowed

Bexar County DA candidate has yet to concede in close Democratic runoff

How Cornyn-aligned dark money fueled Texas’ record-breaking Senate primary

Bexar ‘had no idea’ budget deficit was coming, county manager says

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

Luz Elena Chapa narrowly defeats Jane Davis in Bexar County DA runoff

Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

Republican Texas Railroad Commission hopeful Bo French accuses rival of being a ‘jihadist’

Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.

Republicans worry Texas’ ugly Cornyn-Paxton runoff leading to deeper fractures in the party

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords honors four-year anniversary of Robb Elementary school shooting

Controversial U.S. House candidate backpedals on talk about prison camps for zionists — sorta

Bexar County Democratic Party denounces ‘antisemite’ U.S. House candidate Maureen Galindo

Civil rights groups warn foreigners not to visit Texas during the World Cup

Trump gives Ken Paxton last-minute endorsement in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

Bobby Pulido warns of scammers charging for quinceañera appearances

Gov. Abbott’s top strategist seeks underage photos of Gina Hinojosa as he tries to dig up dirt

San Antonio congressional candidate Maureen Galindo wants rival tried for treason

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico opens up about his girlfriend on podcast

Israeli consulate accuses San Antonio congressional hopeful of ‘hateful’ antisemitic remarks