Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.
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2025 Texas Elections
A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026
Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
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State Government
Texans set to approve $3 billion dementia research fund
The Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas fund, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, will provide $3 billion in grants to researchers.
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State Government
North Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline won’t run for reelection
Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.
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Politics
Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal
The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.
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Hill Country floods
New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a “comprehensive and thorough review.”
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Higher Education
Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed
More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
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Redistricting Texas 2025
Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state
Democrats’ absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.
