Texas Lawmakers in Congress: Key updates and legislative news - Page 46 of 195

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz chats in the House of Representatives ahead of President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 7, 2024.

2024 Texas Elections

As Senate race heats up, Ted Cruz pitches himself as the better bipartisan

By Matthew ChoiApril 10, 2024

Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep. Colin Allred.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, attends the first U.S. Senate debate in Austin on Jan. 28, 2024.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app

By Sejal GovindaraoApril 2, 2024

Allred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns.

A colonia, unincorporated neighborhoods that lack basic services such as street lights, proper drainage, paved roads or waste management, is seen near Edinburg on March 25, 2020.

Economy

1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidy

By Pooja SalhotraApril 2, 2024

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy to help low-income households pay for internet service. The program is slated to run out of money at the end of the month.

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, offers remarks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on July 27, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

Congress

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls target of investigation by House ethics committee

By Matthew ChoiMarch 26, 2024

It did not specify the focus of the investigation, but Nehls said it was related to his campaign’s finances.

Brandon Herrera, Republican candidate for the U.S. House for Texas’ 23rd congressional district, speaks during a campaign event at the Angry Elephant, a politically themed bar, on March 14, 2024 in San Antonio.

2024 Texas Elections

Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales

By Matthew Choi and Renzo DowneyMarch 25, 2024

Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, will step down early as chair of the influential House Appropriations Committee.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger to step down from powerful House appropriations leadership position

By Matthew ChoiMarch 22, 2024

Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress.

Brandon Gill, Republican nominee for U.S. House District 26

Politics

Political novice Brandon Gill seeks to be Trump’s biggest advocate in Congress

By Matthew ChoiMarch 13, 2024

Rookie candidate Brandon Gill won the Texas GOP primary to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess. But some Republicans spent big money to keep him away.

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R- Friendswood, speaks at a House Freedom Caucus press conference on Feb. 25, 2021, in Washington. D.C. Weber said he was kicked out of the caucus last week.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber kicked out of House Freedom Caucus

By Sejal GovindaraoMarch 12, 2024March 13, 2024

Weber, who has disagreed with the hard-right caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings.