A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
Greg Abbott
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2026 Texas Elections
Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
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State Government
Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.
Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
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2026 Texas Elections
Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches first ad of Texas governor’s race, to be streamed during NBA Finals
The spot will stream throughout the Spurs-Knicks series on ESPN+, depicting Gov. Greg Abbott as a basketball-playing string puppet committing “turnover after turnover of our money to his donors.”
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Environment
Corpus Christi delays decision on nearly billion-dollar water plant despite impending crisis
The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.
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Data Centers in Texas
Sid Miller to join Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner at data center forum
The Republican said he agreed to speak at the event prior to Clayton Tucker’s involvement because it was “the right thing to do.” Both are critics of data center construction in Texas.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down
Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
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Environment
Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims
On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.
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State Government
Texas Children’s Hospital’s detransition clinic to launch this year, will include mental health and endocrinology services
The Houston hospital must set up the facility within 90 days of signing a settlement agreement with the Texas attorney general and and create a list of potential gender affirming patients, according to a document obtained by The Texas Tribune.
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Public Education
Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Public school leaders told lawmakers how they’re navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s state funding overhaul.
