the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
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Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health care
Texas will be receiving the biggest slice of the federal government’s first rollout of a $50 billion fund…
Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agency
The GOP primary for Texas comptroller of public accounts is shaping up to be an expensive one, with…
Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow against President Donald Trump’s push for the National Guard’s deployment…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law restricting kids from app stores
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Texas law adding restrictions on children’s use of app stores.…
Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws
An executive order by President Donald Trump may bring Texas into conflict with the federal government over a…
Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. Angela Paxton agree to unseal divorce records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton agreed to unseal records in their divorce after…
Texas is approving money for flood warning systems, but will it be enough to build Kerr County’s?
With the next Texas flood season just months away, Kerr County officials say they’re in a race to…
Texas, Florida sue FDA over abortion pill approval
Texas launched a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week over the agency’s approval of…
Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Southwest Airlines is building a new crew base for pilots and flight attendants that will bring 2,000 new…
Texas launches crypto reserve fund with $5M in bitcoin
Texas has launched the first state-run cryptocurrency reserve, with a $5 million bitcoin purchase. The move is the…
Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations
Glenn Hamer on Tuesday resigned as president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, one of the…