The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.
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ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston
Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.
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2026 Texas Elections
With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP “even if we’re mad at them”
Angela Paxton accused Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce filings but has been publicly silent about her view of his race. On Friday, she spoke to a group of Republican women in a speech called the “Elephant in the room.”
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Texas lawmaker vows to keep pushing for statewide emergency disaster response system
State Rep. Ken King, whose proposal to create a system failed twice, heard testimony about firefighters being forced to carry multiple radios in an emergency and how long it takes to coordinate agencies.
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2026 Texas Elections
James Talarico to air first TV ad attacking Ken Paxton in Senate race
The Democrat’s negative spot that alleges corruption by his GOP rival debuts Saturday during a TCU vs. North Carolina football game.
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Energy
Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners
Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.
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Texas Legislature 2027
Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate to study ways to further ingrain religion into public life
The lieutenant governor released seven new charges for state senators to study before the Legislature reconvenes, including ways to “inform and remind Texans of their religious liberty rights.”
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Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.
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Health care
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Last month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.
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2026 Texas Elections
Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seat
A rematch is scheduled for November, as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will be heavily favored, given the district’s solidly Republican makeup.
