Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.
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Texas National Guard troops to be recalled from Illinois soon, according to reports
Several media outlets, quoting anonymous federal officials, reported that hundreds of Texas troops could be coming home soon from the Chicago area after their activation was halted by a federal court.
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In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.
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Joaquin Castro on why a Democratic Senate logjam stopped him from running for AG
The San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.
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Texans started receiving full SNAP benefits Friday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday ordered states to send full SNAP benefits “promptly.”
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Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his party
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on his state’s redistricting response to Texas
Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, the Democrat also emphasized he wasn’t running for president in 2028.
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Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to beat Gov. Greg Abbott
Gina Hinojosa said Abbott is to blame for corruption in Texas and Andrew White spoke on abortion and immigration.
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Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.
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Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says he’s “not a MAGA Republican” and couldn’t carry Trump’s agenda
At a Texas Tribune Festival event on Thursday, the Beaumont Republican said his opposition to Trump and his agenda informed his decision to give up the speaker’s gavel last year.