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GOP May reduce the Texas House, warns Patrick, and calls on Republicans to unite behind either Cornyn or Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Democratic candidates running for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, including attorney general Ken Paxton, warned that party division could also endanger the GOP’s majority in the Texas House. At Wednesday’s Texas Policy Summit hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Patrick wished they had run beneficial advertisements for the next five or six
Patrick Demands That Camp Mystic Be Reopened Despite Texas Rangers ‘ Open Criminal Investigation Into Camp Mystic Over 2025 Flooding.
Lt. Gov. On Wednesday, Dan Patrick wrote a letter to Jennifer Shuford, a director of the Texas Department of State Health Services, informing them that he is “doubling down” on the DSHS to never grant Camp Mystic a new camping permit until the Texas Rangers have finished their ongoing investigations, including one that is currently
Texas Couple Loses Parental Rights to Infant Daughter, Claim Court Followed Unlawful Procedures
A jury in Brown County came to a verdict that called for the termination of parental rights of a mother and father who were informally labeled autistic and reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) by a hospital after taking their daughter there for her low weight gain. The parents, “Joel” and “Donelle,” are suing to
Patrick, Burrows Announce Texas Will Pursue Independent Ibogaine Research
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) announced last week Texas’ research program into ibogaine, a psychoactive drug that reportedly aids in treatment for those suffering from brain injury, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The announcement stated that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) reported no
Texas Lawmakers Support Congressional Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty in Border Defense
A resolution re-affirming states’ constitutional right to defend their borders in cases of invasion was introduced in Congress to act as future supporting material if the issue is one day taken to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), who is currently serving his fifth and last term due to
“The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation
More than 400,000 Arizonans have lost their SNAP benefits since July — the largest decline in the nation by a wide margin — as an underfunded state agency administered changes called for in President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The drop represents nearly 47% of the state’s participants in the program better
Texas Secretary of State Sued Over Flagging of Potential Noncitizen Registered Voters
Amid a national debate over whether Congress should require states to verify the citizenship status of voters, the Texas Secretary of State (SOS) faces a federal lawsuit over its use of a revamped database to flag potential noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. Last year, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that the SOS
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Draws Nearly 275,000 Student Applicants in First Year
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program ended its student application window with 274,183 applicants, following a federal judge extending the deadline from March 17 to March 31. Two federal lawsuits were filed against Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and others, alleging that the TEFA program has excluded Islamic schools. U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett said
The Federal Government Is Rushing Toward AI. Three Warning Stories Are Included in Our Reporting.
According to President Donald Trump and his cabinet, AI may transform the country, making it more successful, effective, and safe. The communication is similar to that of previous administrations as they adopted cutting-edge technology like cloud computing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images As a security reporter for ProPublica, my main research over the past two decades has
CCA Texas Comments on TPDES Permit WQ0000447000 (Dow Hydrocarbons & Union Carbide — Seadrift)
CCA Texas has submitted comments on TPDES Permit No. WQ0000447000 and has called for a public meeting. Additionally, CCA Texas submitted letters to Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (District 18) and Representative J.M. Lozano (District 43), requesting that they also call upon the TCEQ to host a public meeting for this permit. In early January 2026,
Texas Anglers Break Unusual Fishing Records
Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of
Angler Catches Two Sharelunkers In One Day!
J.B. Thomas Reservoir in West Texas got back on the board March 24 with not one but two Legacy Class ShareLunkers, boosting J.B. Thomas’ total to four during the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season. These Legacy Class fish also increased the overall season total to 17 and established a tie between O.H. Ivie and J.B. Thomas
