Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"
The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.
Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability
Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge
Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.
Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about emerging issues in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
Hill Country lawmaker says the state needs to provide more funding for flood sirens
While state lawmakers approved $50 million in funding last year for sirens, flood gauges and sensors, a Hill Country lawmaker says that wasn't enough money.
Talarico and Paxton discuss border security during campaign stops in "critically important" South Texas
A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.
Huffines plans to shift auditors at Texas Comptroller's Office from auditing businesses to government
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Huffines to the position after the current Acting Comptroller, Kelly Hancock, announced he would resign effective July 31st.
Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, other Texas Democrats push for moratorium, special session on data centers
They're calling for the state to take action because of growing opposition to these facilities. Residents have expressed concerns about noise and light pollution, as well as water and electricity usage.
Texas Republicans disagree over AI data centers in rural neighborhoods
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
Debate over AI data centers in Texas intensifies
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas white paper shows illegal immigration had an impact on employment, housing prices
A recent white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concludes that the record number of illegal immigrants during the Biden administration had a big impact on housing prices, rents, and employment growth.
Talarico says focusing on costs will help him beat Paxton in tight U.S. Senate race in Texas
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Governor Abbott pushes against building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman says the party needs to get "bigger" and "bolder" this midterm election cycle
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."