Texas free speech committee sparked by Charlie Kirk’s death holds first meeting
AUSTIN — A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Thursday held its first hearing to examine free speech on…
Familiar face joins race for Texas lieutenant governor
AUSTIN — Mike Collier, a Houston accountant, announced Thursday he will run for lieutenant governor for a third…
Congress bans most hemp-based THC products in shutdown deal
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Mike Collier to challenge Dan Patrick as an independent
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Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French launches campaign for Texas Railroad Commission
AUSTIN — Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French on Wednesday launched his campaign to serve on the Texas…
Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust
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Abbott orders Texas Rangers investigation into Texas Southern after audit alleges financial misuse
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Rangers and state comptroller to investigate Texas Southern University‘s finances after the state auditor…
Dan Patrick wants Turning Point USA to come to every Texas school
Turning Point USA chapters could be coming to all Texas schools-on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s dime. Patrick took…
Dan Patrick giving $1M to bring Charlie Kirk organization to Texas high schools, colleges
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he will give $1 million to Charlie Kirk’s conservative…
Opinion: Let’s Tell the Truth About the Texas Revolt
Things seemed to be going well for Dr. Kate Rogers. She had recently been promoted from executive director…
Texas voters shot down property tax increases this week
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Democrats see promise for 2026 in Texas Senate near upset
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