Lone Star Politics

Musical chairs comes after AG ken Paxton announces Senate run. Plus, we speak to an expert about if business deals may dry up amid tariff uncertainty. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.

Already one candidate has jumped into the race for Attorney General. There may be a dozen more after incumbent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a campaign against incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News discuss. 

NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson joins Lone Star Politics to discuss the ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ coalition, aiming to allow churches flexible rules to build affordable housing on properties they own. It’s one of several new bills working their way through the state capitol to tackle a growing housing crisis. 

President Donald Trump’s increases taxes on imports have roiled stock markets. But are companies pausing major deals because of the week-to-week uncertainty? Lone Star Politics speaks with SMU mergers and acquisitions expert Christina Sautter. 

After hours of debate overnight Thursday, the Texas House approved a $337 billion state spending plan.

Texas lawmakers are considering a bill prohibiting the State Fair of Texas from banning the carrying of firearms inside the annual fair.

Ken Paxton is running for Senate, launching a GOP primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn.

Texas House votes 149–0 to ban NDAs in sexual assault and trafficking settlements.

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott set a date for a special election to fill a Congressional seat vacated by the death of Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.

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.

Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons sits down with Lone Star Politics to discuss the push to draw new precinct maps in Tarrant County.

Chairman Kendall Scudder joins NBC 5’s Brian Curtis and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News on Lone Star Politics.

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.