Lone Star Politics

The Republican Party of Texas chose Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R – Irving to be their 2024 “victory chair.”

Texas takes an even bigger lead in the latest space race. Plus, Rick Perry in a new role at the Texas Capitol. A look at what’s behind his new team-up with House Speaker Dade Phelan. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas Politics. 

Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace is a growing commercial space business built to repair aging or disabled satellites hundreds of miles above, in low Earth orbit. The Texas-based company is also working on a lunar lander for NASA.

If you have not yet registered to vote in the Nov. 5, election, Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day to apply.

Traditionally, the back-to-school season is synonymous with fall. But in Texas, it usually arrives amid peak summer heat.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is joining Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as a senior advisor.

The voting sites will be open on Election Day however, according to Tarrant County Elections Chief, Clinton Ludwig, there is a greater need during the 12 days of early voting.

Federal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.

Fort Worth mayor makes a stunning appearance at a board meeting for FWISD. How the school district responded and what a Texas lawmaker had to say. Plus, scrutiny of the voter rolls. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan brings you the latest in Texas politics. 

Dallas Regional Chamber congressional panel at the Hyatt Regency hotel lead to discussions on key issues voters are concerned about come November.

The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential campaign has secured representation from North Texas, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, announcing on Wednesday night that she has been named the campaign’s national co-chair.

In early August, the State Fair of Texas unveiled its revised policy, which prohibits the carriage of firearms within Fair Park by individuals who are not active or retired law enforcement officers.

Ahead of November’s elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has launched an illegal voting tip line.