Texas News

Analysis: Paxton and Cornyn show how low they can go by tweeting out praise for ICE

As news of Renee Good’s death broke, the Texas Republicans fired off tweets praising ICE and sucking up to Trump.

by Sanford Nowlin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Texas News

MAGA-aligned South Texas congresswoman says undocumented workers need legal protections

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s comments come as the region’s construction industry warns it’s collapsing due to a lack of labor.

by Michael Karlis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks at the annual CPAC conference.

Texas News

John Cornyn reelection PAC called out for forgetting to sign regulatory paperwork

Regulators demanded Texans for Senator John Cornyn Inc. resubmit its documents or face a possible audit or enforcement action.

by Sanford Nowlin January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton smirks from the stage at the 2024 AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.

Assclown Alert

Assclown of the Year 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Was there ever any question?

by Sanford Nowlin January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Texas News

Abbott orders Texas agencies to investigate purported childcare fraud

The Republican governor’s order comes after a DOJ investigation into such fraud in Minnesota — and despite his own claim the state has virtually no improper payments.

by Michael Karlis January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate and state Rep. James Talarico D-Austin, speaks at a campaign rally in McAllen on Sept. 27, 2025.

Texas News

James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

The Democratic Senate hopeful’s campaign said virtually all the donations, 98%, were for $100 or less. Candidates must file updates by the end of the month.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

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Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we’re watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

by Texas Tribune Staff January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The U.S. Capitol is seen through a food truck window on April 14, 2022, in Washington.

Texas News

Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio mayor calls on Abbott to opt into summer lunch program

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for the program, which helps impoverished parents feed their kids when school is out.

by Michael Karlis December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to reporters May 26, 2023, a day before the Texas House voted to impeach him. He was later acquitted by the state Senate.

Texas News

Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?

Texans will elect a new attorney general next year for the first time in over a decade. The office handles legal matters impacting everyday life and, currently, plays a leading role in the conservative movement.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Texas News

Texas AG blocks release of records on death of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ staffer

Regina Santos-Aviles committed suicide by setting herself on fire in September at her Uvalde home, police say.

by Michael Karlis December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Texas News

Senate candidate James Talarico strives to make inroads with South Texas Latinos

Bobby Pulido’s endorsement of State Rep. James Talarico comes as the Democrat looks to build momentum.

by Michael Karlis December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaking with attendees at an office opening for the Joe Biden for President campaign in Phoenix, Arizona.

Texas News

Everyone knows Jasmine Crockett. Could that be a good thing?

Her critics would prefer a lesser-known candidate who can concoct a bipartisan pitch. But the Dallas congresswoman believes she’s starting ‘on second or third base.’

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Then-Congressman Steve Stockman speaks at the 2013 Liberty Political Action Conference (LPAC) in Chantilly, Virginia.

Texas News

Convicted felon Steve Stockman is running for Congress in Texas … again

The former Houston area congressman was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018 on 23 felony counts of money laundering.

by Michael Karlis December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Texas News

Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race

Texas Rep. James Talarico is considered a Democratic rising star, and so is U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who just entered the race.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a town hall at the Central Library.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

Some councilmembers say there isn’t enough time for community input on moving off-year municipal elections to November. Jones says that’s not her fault.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Colin Allred has dropped from the U.S. Senate race to focus on winning another term in the House.

Texas News

Texas Democrat Colin Allred drops from U.S. Senate race

Allred said his decision to run for a U.S. House seat will avoid a ‘long, drawn out, brutal’ Senate primary.

by Sanford Nowlin December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump isn't happy with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.

San Antonio News

Trump has meltdown over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he just pardoned

In an online screed, Trump accused the South Texas congressman of continuing to ‘work with the same Radical Left Scum’ in the Democratic Party.

by Sanford Nowlin December 7, 2025December 7, 2025

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, speaks during a 2022 appearance in Zapata County.

San Antonio News

Trump pardons South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar

Cuellar, whose district stretches from San Antonio to Laredo, faced federal charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy.

by Sanford Nowlin December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Texas News

‘AK Guy’ takes swipe at U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair with deceased staffer

MAGA congressional candidate Brandon Herrera’s jab came in an email boasting that his campaign has raised $1.1 million since August.

by Michael Karlis November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

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Texas politics

Analysis: Paxton and Cornyn show how low they can go by tweeting out praise for ICE

MAGA-aligned South Texas congresswoman says undocumented workers need legal protections

John Cornyn reelection PAC called out for forgetting to sign regulatory paperwork

Assclown of the Year 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Abbott orders Texas agencies to investigate purported childcare fraud

James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

San Antonio mayor calls on Abbott to opt into summer lunch program

Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?

Texas AG blocks release of records on death of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ staffer

Senate candidate James Talarico strives to make inroads with South Texas Latinos

Everyone knows Jasmine Crockett. Could that be a good thing?

Convicted felon Steve Stockman is running for Congress in Texas … again

Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

Texas Democrat Colin Allred drops from U.S. Senate race

Trump has meltdown over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he just pardoned

Trump pardons South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar

‘AK Guy’ takes swipe at U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair with deceased staffer