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fromAxios
3 days ago
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California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

fromAxios
3 days ago
US politics

California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Ken Paxton Waves His Bits Around Rural Illinois In Bizarre Attempt To Scare Democratic Legislators Back To Texas - Above the Law

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks to enforce quorum warrants against Democratic legislators who left the state to deny Republicans quorum for controversial legislation.
#greg-abbott
fromTruthout
4 days ago
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Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Bid to Expel Democratic Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

fromFuturism
4 weeks ago
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Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

fromTruthout
4 days ago
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Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Bid to Expel Democratic Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

fromFuturism
4 weeks ago
US politics

Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

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fromAxios
3 days ago

Democrats investigate FBI effort to "hunt down" Texas legislators

Concerns raised about the misuse of federal resources for political ends in Texas legislative quorum break investigations.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Gerrymandering in the US why Democrats fled Texas DW 08/06/2025

Donald Trump has enacted punitive tariffs and limited minority rights during his six months in office.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
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Texas House moves toward repealing anti-sodomy law

Texas is moving to repeal its unenforceable anti-sodomy law, an action that reflects changing perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights.
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fromEater
2 months ago

'There's Beauty Inside Our Doors': Queer Bars in Red States Forge On

House Bill 1106 in Texas aims to redefine child protection laws regarding gender and sexual orientation, prompting community discussions at local drag events.
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fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Texas Republicans Issue Symbolic Arrest Warrants for Democrats

Texas House Republicans seek civil arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a gerrymandered congressional map.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Texas redistricting standoff escalates with threat to arrest absent Democrats US politics live

U.S. border agents were directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban after a court ruling.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Texas redistricting move would 'trigger' new California maps, Newsom says

California Democrats are preparing a mid-decade redistricting plan contingent on Texas actions.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to remove Democratic lawmakers if they don't return after their recent exodus to block redrawn House maps desired by Trump.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Rogan anoints a new progressive star can James Talarico triumph in Texas?

Texas Democrats are strategizing for the 2026 election, focusing on avoiding a contentious primary and addressing a competitive Republican Senate primary.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, is gaining national attention for his progressive views and potential candidacy against Sen. John Cornyn.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Harvard and Trump admin. face off in court. And, Texas seeks new congressional map

Harvard University contests the legality of a federal grant freeze due to alleged civil rights violations regarding antisemitism on campus.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Colin Allred, Senate contender from Texas: Workers were promised that the focus would be on lowering their costs. We've seen just the opposite'

Colin Allred is campaigning for the Democratic primary to challenge Republican John Cornyn in the 2026 elections.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Texas governor admits his emails with Elon Musk are too 'intimate and embarrassing' to publish

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declines to release emails with Elon Musk, claiming privacy and confidentiality due to their 'intimate and embarrassing' nature.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Why Gov. Greg Abbott won't release his emails with Elon Musk

Bill Aleshire, a Texas-based attorney specializing in public records law, was appalled that the governor is claiming that months of emails between his office and one of the world's richest people are all private. "Right now, it appears they've charged you $244 for records they have no intention of giving you," Aleshire said. "That is shocking."
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Angela Paxton ends marriage to Texas AG Ken Paxton, citing God and 'recent discoveries'

Angela Paxton filed for divorce from Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage, citing biblical grounds and recent discoveries.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

How Many Disasters Must Happen in Texas Before Greg Abbott Stops Denying Climate Change?

In February of 1978, the Commonwealth was socked by a world-historical blizzard that flooded the coastal towns and caused disruption for two weeks.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Ten Commandments enter the classrooms: Trump and his allies push for religious education

Texas law mandates display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, affecting millions of students, amidst legal challenges.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Abbott Blocks THC Ban: Ricky Williams & Project Champion Hail Victory for Texas Patients & Jobs | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Governor Abbott's veto of SB 3 supports Texas' cannabis industry and the access to THC products.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Texas Solicitor General Resigns After Sharing Bizarre Fantasy About An Asteroid

Judd Stone resigned due to allegations of inappropriate sexual fantasies involving a phallic asteroid shared during a work lunch.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Sexual Harassment' Doesn't Begin To Cover It: Lawsuit Against Former Texas Solicitor General Goes Interstellar - Above the Law

The Stone Hilton law firm faced serious allegations of HR violations and toxic workplace culture, highlighted by slurs and abusive behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump hates wind power. But these Texas Republicans are embracing it

John Davis, a Republican lawmaker, becomes a critical voice against his party's movement to limit renewable energy, recognizing its vital role in rural Texas economies.
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fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law

Texas Republicans advanced a bill to clarify medical exceptions under a stringent abortion ban without expanding access or defining specific exceptions.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
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fromgizmodo.com
3 months ago
US politics

Texas House Passes Bill That Criminalizes Using Altered Media in Political Ads Without Disclosure

fromgizmodo.com
3 months ago
US politics

Texas House Passes Bill That Criminalizes Using Altered Media in Political Ads Without Disclosure

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fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase

Starbase is officially recognized as a city, primarily from the SpaceX workforce.
The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, showcasing support from Musk's employees.
Concerns arise over Musk's increasing control and its implications for the local area.
US politics
fromJust The News
3 months ago

Texas House passes bill requiring disclosure of AI content, altered images in political advertising

Texas House passed a bill mandating disclosure of AI-altered content in political ads, sparking criticism over potential penalties for non-compliance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

GOP Lawmaker Admits He Has No Evidence Schools Gave Litter Boxes to Students Who Identify as Cats After Authoring Anti-Furry Bill

Texas State Rep. Stan Gerdes admitted to having no evidence for claims of schools providing litter boxes for students identifying as cats.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Texas politician Bobbie Mitchell stabbed, husband killed after allegedly being attacked by their grandson at home

Bobbie J. Mitchell's grandson has been charged with murder after the attack that left her husband dead.
The incident has shocked the community due to its familial ties and the prominence of the victims.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program

Texas creates major taxpayer-funded school voucher program, a win for private school advocates amid criticisms from opponents.
The program has potential for significant financial growth impacting public school budgets.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

'Weaponized environmentalism'? A Texas Republican wants to test wastewater for abortion medication

Senator Bryan Hughes' bill SB1976 seeks stricter testing of wastewater for contaminants, including the abortion medication mifepristone, to protect public health.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Texas senator wants investigation of Muslim-led real estate project

Efforts to develop a Muslim-centered community in Texas raise constitutional concerns for local Jewish and Christian populations.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

'Andy, that's not true:' Texas Republican mocked after admitting he doesn't know what intersex is

A Texas Republican representative demonstrated a lack of knowledge about LGBTQ+ topics during a budget debate, leading to critical insights about gender and intersex issues.
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