Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.
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2026 Texas Elections
Rep. Wesley Hunt pitches himself as a younger Ken Paxton in U.S. Senate primary bid
Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill.
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Running Out: Texas’ Water Crisis
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
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Politics
Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat
The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.
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2026 Texas Elections
What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections?
Texans will choose their party’s candidates for Congress, governor and many state offices in March. Tell us how we can help you learn about the candidates.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.
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2026 Texas Elections
Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt
Texas’ senior senator outraised his foes across his campaign operation, though some of the money is ineligible to be transferred to his main account.
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Health care
Texas rural hospitals facing closures want a piece of the $50B in federal funding up for grabs
States will receive funding based on applications they submit in early November.
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Health care
The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas
Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year.
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Politics
USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm
The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.”
