Ken Paxton announces U.S. Senate run, challenging Sen. John Cornyn
Ken Paxton is running for Senate, launching a GOP primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn.
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Rare agreement emerges between some abortion sides with ‘Life of the Mother Act'
Different sides of the abortion debate came together at the Texas capitol, and now the “Life of the Mother Act” appears on track to pass this spring.
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Tarrant County commissioner joins discussion on redistricting
Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons sits down with Lone Star Politics to discuss the push to draw new precinct maps in Tarrant County.
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman shares insight on 2024 election season
Chairman Kendall Scudder joins NBC 5’s Brian Curtis and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News on Lone Star Politics.
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Lone Star Politics: April 6, 2025
This week, Lone Star Politics speaks with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder Jones. Plus, Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons gives insight on the push to draw new precinct maps.
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Want to vote May 3? Deadline to register is Thursday. What you need to know
The deadline to register to vote in the May 3 uniform election is Thursday, April 3. Voters across the state will be asked to decide on municipal races, bond propositions and other local races.
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Proposed bill in Texas House could speed up evictions, opponents worry tenants will lose rights
A bill proposed in the Texas House aimed at squatters could speed up evictions, but opponents worry millions of tenants will be impacted.
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Lone Star Politics: March 30, 2025
Lone Star Politics speaks with a former National Security Council spokesperson as Trump officials face scrutiny over discussing attack plans on a group chat. Plus, Flowermound Republican Senator Tan Parker joins Lone Star Politics to talk about his proposal to create a directory where vape makers, products, and sellers must register with the state.... -
Crockett fallout and 2026 already
Political writer with The Dallas Morning News, Gromer Jeffers, and anchor of Lone Star Politics, Phil Prazan, discuss the fallout from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s “Governor Hot Wheels” comments. Then, they talk about how Texans are positioning themselves to run for statewide offices in 2026.
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State senator wants to get a better handle on e-cigarettes
Flower Mound Republican Senator Tan Parker joins Lone Star Politics to talk about his proposal to create a directory where vape makers, products, and sellers must register with the state. He aims to crack down on a booming market of vapes unapproved by the FDA who advertise their products to children.
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A Texan is in the middle of the Signal group chat scandal
A former North Texas Congressman and Heath Mayor is now the Director of the CIA. John Ratcliffe was one of several high profile security officials – along with new Texan Tulsi Gabbard – who face scrutiny over discussing attack plans on a group chat. He faced tough questioning by senators last week. Lone Star Politics speaks with a former National..... -
Well known Texans signal moves for 2026 statewide races
There’s one official candidate running for the United States Senate in 2026, the man who has the job now, John Cornyn. However – we’re watching three other possibilities.
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Texas AG ‘outraged' NY clerk refuses to enforce $113k fine over abortion pills
A NY county clerk refused Thursday to file a $113k judgment from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
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House censure resolution filed against Rep. Crockett for Gov. Abbott comments
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX 14th District) followed through on Wednesday on his promise to censure fellow House member Jasmine Crockett (D-TX 30th District) for her comments about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Top Texas Republicans push for private school vouchers as opponents fear impact on public schools
Texas leaders push school choice bill with $10K private school vouchers, stirring debate.
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Conservatives call to censure Rep. Jasmine Crockett claiming she mocked Gov. Greg Abbott
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is drawing fire from conservatives after they say she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his wheelchair while speaking at a Human Rights Campaign dinner on Saturday. While addressing the crowd at the 2025 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner, Crockett thanked HRC board member Morgan Cox for his support during he... -
Billion dollar water plan passes first key hurdle in TX Senate
Texas could invest $1B in new water projects pending voter approval this fall.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett says Democrats must show more fight
The Dallas Democrat says “authentic outrage” is needed to counter President Donald Trump’s policies.
