The president praised Abbott for leading this year’s effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps to favor Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
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2026 Texas Elections
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
The one-time congressman faces an uphill battle against Abbott, who has amassed a nearly $90 million war chest for his reelection campaign.
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TribCast
TribCast: Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust
Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month.
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Politics
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring
The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee.
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State Government
Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes
Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.
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2025 Texas Elections
Pro-gambling interests struggling to gain foothold in Texas after Senate special election loss
John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on Texas races.
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Health care
The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years
The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.
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Congress
Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdown
If approved by the House, the agreement would fund the government through the end of January, with certain agencies funded through September, including those that provide food assistance.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M faculty panel report says professor’s firing violated her academic freedom
University officials dispute the faculty council’s conclusion. Melissa McCoul lost her job after a video of a classroom debate went viral.
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State Government
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick call for DPS to investigate Texas Southern University over financial mismanagement findings
State Auditor Lisa Collier said university staff vacancies for “critical” financial responsibilities have contributed to delays in financial reporting, as well as poor asset oversight and weak contracting processes.
