Paxton has yet to accept any debate invitations despite his campaign saying he was eager to confront Talarico in the campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Democratic Texas House leader says chamber will flip in November
At The Texas Tribune Festival, state Rep. Gene Wu also said Democrat-controlled legislatures should redistrict next year.
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Muslims in Texas are disillusioned as GOP ramps up anti-Islam rhetoric
Being a Muslim in Texas has become more difficult amid a rise in hateful rhetoric from Republicans, panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said.
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Watch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The two-term governor of Oklahoma sits down with National Review senior political correspondent Jim Geraghty at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Watch: Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The National Book Award-winning author and historian discusses his new book with UT Austin’s Peniel Joseph at 2:15 p.m. Friday.
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Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65
Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.
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Here’s your 2026 Texas ballot for the November election
See the full list of candidates and who will be on your personal ballot on Nov. 3.
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Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The former ambassador, mayor of Chicago and White House chief of staff sits down with The Washington Post’s Naftali Bendavid at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.
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Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.
