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Al Green, Christian Menefee head to runoff in Texas House race
Two sitting Democratic congressmen are duking it out for a redrawn district covering much of the diverse Houston metropolitan area.
Incumbent, political newcomer to face off in race for Texas House District 91
Republican David Lowe and Democrat Yisak Worku are running to represent the northeast Tarrant district.
Texas House speaker wants to explore adding New Mexico counties
The initiative comes after Speaker Dustin Burrows voiced public support for a secession amendment from a New Mexico representative.
Texas House committee reconvenes hearing on health care affordability
Texas lawmakers will continue digging into healthcare transparency across the state on Friday as frustrations grow over the cost of healthcare.Lawmakers are exp
UTEP president to propose Texas science foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced that its President, Heather Wilson, will testify to the Texas House of Representatives, proposing new state support for research…
Health care is getting more expensive. Texas lawmakers want to understand why
Health care costs are increasing faster than the rate of inflation. A Texas House committee is holding a two-day hearing this week to learn more about what drives lack of affordable healthcare before working on policy recommendations later this year.
Texas House committee slaps Democrats with nearly $422K in penalties for 2025 quorum break
The Committee on House Administration voted along party lines to fine 50-plus Democratic members more than $8,000 apiece for fleeing the state to try to block a GOP-led congressional redistricting plan.
Texas House Select Committee on Health Care Affordability Holds Hearing on Bringing Down Costs
The committee heard testimony from billionaire Mark Cuban, among others.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to change Democrat control of Harris County
Fifteen of the 25 Texas House seats in the county are Democrat strongholds.
Texas House Democrats fined each over $8K for quorum break
The committee tallied the combined penalties at over $421,000.
In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats
Somos PAC is planning an ad campaign targeting three South Texas House districts.
This Week in Texas: $1500 for every Texas Household, ICE accountability, politics in sports
This Week in Texas, we talk about the fatal shooting in Houston involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Gina Hinojosa's proposal for $1500 for every Texas household.
Supreme Court deals a blow to Trump's economic agenda: From the Politics Desk
Plus, two Texas House Republicans face primary trouble.
UTEP president to propose Texas science foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced that its President, Heather Wilson, will testify to the Texas House of Representatives, proposing new state support for research co...
James Talarico reverses stance on trans student-athletes
Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.
Democrat in Central Dallas County aims to unseat powerful Republican House Member
Allison Mitchell is the Democratic candidate running against the powerful Chairman of the Texas House Ways and Means Committee, Morgan Meyer. Lone Star Politics speaks to her about he uphill battle in the Park Cities and central Dallas. Meyer has not yet responded to a request for an interview.
Political divisions fuel push to have Texas annex part of New Mexico
The Texas House speaker directed a committee to study the constitutional and economic impact of adding a couple of New Mexico counties to Texas.
Live results: Texas House 18 special election runoff
Follow live results from the Texas House 18 special election runoff.
East Texas community advocate shares passion for technology, politics
Cody Grace is a technology entrepreneur and community advocate. He ran ran as the Democratic party candidate for Texas House District 6. He was born and raised in Tyler, TX. Tonight, we discuss his connection to work, community, and technology.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wants to send $1,500 to every Texas household
The so-called “Corruption Tax Refund” checks are the latest effort by the Austin Democrat to brand Gov. Greg Abbott as beholden to big donors.
Lone Star Politics: June 28, 2026
The Texas House Chair of Natural Resources says new laws are coming for data centers. Plus, the new mayor of Frisco sits down with Lone Star Politics to discuss the “Indian Takeover” and poaching business from Dallas.
Seminole EMS Director testifies before Texas House Committee on Public Health
Seminole EMS Director Carly French testifies before the Texas House Committee on Public Health, asking the legislature to consider changes to rules surrounding a grant that helps rural EMS agencies purchase new ambulances.
Health care is getting more expensive. Texas lawmakers want to understand why
Health care costs are increasing faster than the rate of inflation. A Texas House committee is holding a two-day hearing this week to learn more about what drives lack of affordable healthcare before working on policy recommendations later this year.
Texas senior citizens could be leaving health benefits on the table
Almost 5% of Texas households are multigenerational, meaning grandparents, parents and children live together.