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The Dallas Democrat says “authentic outrage” is needed to counter President Donald Trump’s policies.

Crockett sits down with NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News in an extended interview from Lone Star Politics.

Goldman sits down with Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News and NBC 5’s Phil Prazan in an extended interview from Lone Star Politics.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett tells Lone Star Politics her thoughts on how the Democratic Party can rebound after a tough loss in November. Plus, Rep. Craig Goldman reflects on his first days in Congress. 

As Congress tries to slim down government spending, he tells his constituents to not come to him with new projects. 

Her priority is to keep President Donald Trump from implementing his plans to cut and reshape the Federal government. We talk the impacts on North Dallas. 

Texas lawmakers will decide this spring whether to join the handful of states banning cell phones in public school districts and charter schools.

If a proposal passes in Austin this spring, students in public and charter schools will be banned from using cell phones for the entire school day. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan reports Texans spoke their minds about the idea in a public hearing Tuesday morning.

North Texas is making plans as measles cases continue to grow statewide. Plus, an effort to move Dallas elections is underway. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.

Caught in the middle of a trade war, local wine and spirit shops may soon see higher prices and fewer products.

A debate about HB 3 has been going on all morning in Austin. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us what representatives of the Texas House have been discussing. 

A controversial overhaul to Texas education has a public hearing Tuesday in the state capitol.

One of the most controversial ideas in the state Legislature faces a key hurdle this week. A proposal allowing 100,000 students to use public school money on private and home schools will be the topic in a public hearing on Tuesday. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports this comes after Teacher Advocacy Day.

Texas Congressman Al Green was removed from the chamber during President Trump’s address to Congress. Other Democrats walked out. Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News gives his analysis on the minority party in the wilderness.

Inspired by the national movement, Travis McCormick launched the advocacy group to push for changes in school diets, exercise, and vaccines. One of the major bills they’re supporting could increase physical education classes in public schools and add more labeling to food products in Texas.

Many of President Trump’s taxes on imports, known as tariffs, took effect. Other across-the-board levies begin April 2. The month-to-month changes hinder long-term business planning, bringing higher prices and uncertainty. Lone Star Politics talks with an auto-tech company and a VP from the North Texas Commission.

Lone Star Politics takes a look at the impact of tariffs on consumers in Texas. Plus, a look at legislation aimed at making Texas healthy again.

More than 1,200 registered voters told the Texas Politics Project what they believed was important.

We’re learning more about what Texans want lawmakers to work on in Austin. The Texas Politics Project asked 1,200 people their priorities for this spring. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports it explains much of what’s happening this session.

A one-on-one with the new Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows. Plus, a Bonafide Texas lottery scandal. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.