Paxton drops LGBTQ pool lawsuit, claims victory
#TexasPolitics #LGBTQRightsTexas AG Ken Paxton dropped a lawsuit over a LGBTQ+ pool party after Denton city officials confirmed compliance with state bathroom laws. Paxton claimed a "major victory," though organizers said the event remained unchanged. read more
Texas Senator Drops Trump Highway Plan After Endorsement Snub
#TexasPolitics #TrumpSenator John Cornyn drops plan to rename Texas highway after Trump, who endorsed his primary foe. After losing to Ken Paxton, Cornyn says renaming is not a priority. He plans to be more vocal on disagreements before his term ends in January. read more
Texas Dems face early culture war test in Senate race
#TexasPolitics #CultureWarDemocrats face an early test as Republicans attack Texas candidate James Talarico on gender identity issues. Talarico emphasizes economic concerns, accusing opponents of reviving "old, tired culture war fights" in a closely watched Senate race. read more
Texas runoff sets stage for competitive Senate race
#TexasPolitics #MidtermElectionsTexas general election matchups are set after primary runoffs. Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn for the GOP Senate nomination, facing Democrat James Talarico. Turnout and Trump's influence are key factors. read more
Texas Republicans Oust Cornyn, Nominate Ken Paxton
#TexasPolitics #GOPPrimaryTexas Republicans nominated Ken Paxton for Senate, ousting incumbent John Cornyn after a costly primary fueled by Trump's endorsement. Paxton, a scandal-ridden MAGA loyalist, now faces Democrat James Talarico in a November election that could impact the Senate majority. read more
Trump-Backed Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff
#TexasPolitics #SenateRaceTrump-backed Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent John Cornyn in Texas’s Republican Senate primary runoff. Democrats see Paxton’s scandals as an opportunity to flip the seat, despite not winning a Texas Senate race since 1988. read more
Texas Senate Runoff: Estranged Wife Snubs Trump-Backed Paxton
#TexasPolitics #PrimaryRunoffAngela Paxton, estranged wife of Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton, urged Texas Republicans to vote in the primary runoff but endorsed candidates for every office except her husband’s Senate race, delivering a public snub amid their “biblical grounds” divorce. read more
Texas couples Paxton debate goes viral
#TexasPolitics #GOPPrimaryA wife in Texas retorted after her husband said he'd vote for Ken Paxton in the GOP primary, calling the Trump-backed candidate a "crook." He criticized incumbent John Cornyn for not being Republican enough. Allegations against Paxton include bribery and fraud. read more
Texas GOP runoff reveals bitter party civil war
#TexasPolitics #GOPPrimaryTexas GOP voters choose between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn in a bitter, record-spending primary runoff. The race pits MAGA populism against establishment conservatism, with implications for the Senate majority and the party's future direction. read more
Texas Democrat slammed for calling to jail Zionists
#Antisemitism #TexasPoliticsDemocratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces backlash for calling to jail "American Zionists" in an ICE center. Party leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and AOC condemn her antisemitic remarks. Texas runoff election is May 26. read more
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate runoff
#TexasPolitics #TrumpEndorsementDonald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas’s expensive GOP Senate runoff. Trump called Paxton a "Fighter" weeks before voting ends. Paxton argued Cornyn lacks MAGA ties, while Cornyn highlighted Paxton’s scandals. The race is the most costly Senate primary ever. read more
Texas breakfast taco order sparks political firestorm
#TexasPolitics #BreakfastTacosTexas Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's "potato, egg and cheese" breakfast taco order, sparking widespread backlash. Texans defended the classic choice, highlighting Abbott's disconnect. Talarico leads in recent polls. read more
Texas Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid Against Democrats
#TexasPolitics #RedistrictingTexas Supreme Court rejected removing Democratic lawmakers who fled state to block redistricting. Gov. Abbott’s punishment effort failed as court ruled political branches resolved the quorum break without judicial intervention. read more
Grammy Winner Bobby Pulido Courts Latino Voters
#LatinoVote #TexasPoliticsGrammy-winning Tejano singer Bobby Pulido campaigns for Congress at quinceañeras, aiming to win back Hispanic voters in Texas' 15th district. He cites "buyer's remorse" among Trump voters and focuses on economic and immigration concerns to flip the district Democratic. read more
Tejano singer Bobby Pulido campaigns at quinceañeras
#TexasPolitics #HispanicVotersBobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy-winning singer, campaigns for Texas’s 15th district by performing at quinceañeras, aiming to win back Hispanic voters with buyer’s remorse over Trump. He highlights disappointment with GOP policies and hopes to flip the seat Democratic. read more
Texas governor blocks Muslim-only waterpark event
#TexasPolitics #ReligiousDiscriminationTexas waterpark canceled a "Muslims only" Eid event after Governor Abbott threatened to withhold $500,000 state funding, citing religious discrimination and constitutional violations. read more
Texas mayor denies document destruction amid election turmoil
#TexasPolitics #ElectionChaosA Texas town faces post-election chaos as outgoing Mayor Moya denies claims of destroyed documents and no leadership, stating she remains in power until Mayor-Elect Mireles is sworn in next week. read more
Texas Eyes New Mexico Counties in Secession Push
#TexasPolitics #NewMexicoSecessionTexas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed a committee to study absorbing New Mexican counties seeking secession. The movement, citing cultural differences, faces long odds as New Mexico's Democratic leadership vows to keep the state intact. read more
Literally Anybody Else Runs for Texas Mayor
#UnconventionalCandidate #TexasPoliticsA Texas man legally named Literally Anybody Else is running for mayor in North Richland Hills. The Army veteran, who previously ran for president in 2024, aims to challenge the unopposed incumbent and represent frustrated voters. read more
#TexasPolitics #SenateRace
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas' GOP primary. The expensive, divisive battle risks a historically safe Republican Senate seat falling to Democrats in the general election. read more
Texas GOP Senate Fight Threatens Red Seat
#TexasPolitics #GOPPrimaryA bitter Texas GOP Senate primary pits scandal-plagued Trump ally Ken Paxton against incumbent John Cornyn. Republicans fear a Paxton win could jeopardize the seat, forcing costly defenses in a normally safe red state. read more
Texas Senate Primaries Shatter Spending Record
#TexasPolitics #CampaignFinanceTexas Senate primaries have shattered spending records at $122 million. Republicans are pouring funds to protect incumbent John Cornyn from a MAGA challenger, while Democrats compete in a costly internal battle for the crucial seat. read more
Texas County Scraps Road Renaming for Charlie Kirk
#TexasPolitics #CharlieKirkTexas county scraps plan to rename a road after conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk following local opposition. However, memorial highways honoring Kirk will be designated in other Texas and Arizona locations. read more
Censorship Boosts Texas Candidates Campaign
#TexasPolitics #FreeSpeechTexas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign surged after Stephen Colbert posted their banned CBS interview. It garnered 5.2 million YouTube views and raised $2.5 million, boosting his profile as early voting began in the state. read more
Texas GOP Senate Primary Tests Trump Loyalty
#TexasPolitics #SenateRaceTexas early voting begins as Senator John Cornyn faces a tough primary, clinging to Trump's support. Democrats see an opening, forcing costly GOP infighting that could jeopardize the seat and drain party resources nationwide. read more
Texas Candidates Family Buys Epstein Ranch
#EpsteinRanch #TexasPoliticsThe family of Texas "Trump Republican" candidate Donald Huffines bought Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch for $13.4m in 2023. The property, where Epstein abused victims, was purchased via an LLC at auction, with proceeds benefiting survivors. read more
Texas Candidate Owns Epsteins Infamous Ranch
#EpsteinProperty #TexasPoliticsDon Huffines, a MAGA candidate for Texas comptroller, is identified as the owner of Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. The property, where Epstein abused victims, was purchased via an LLC in 2023. Huffines' campaign stated the purchase benefited Epstein's victims. read more
Grassroots Upset Topples Texas GOP Stronghold
#TexasPolitics #GrassrootsVictoryTexas progressives celebrate Democrat Taylor Rehmet's state senate runoff victory over a far-right, well-funded opponent. Grassroots organizing countered billionaire megadonor influence, marking a significant local shift against rising Christian nationalism in Tarrant County. read more
Democrat Flips Texas Senate Seat in Stunning Upset
#TexasPolitics #ElectionUpsetDemocrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas state senate seat in a special election, stunning Republicans. The labor union leader and veteran won a district Trump carried by 17 points, signaling Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms. read more
Governor Abbott and Elon Musk Celebrate Firing of Pronoun Advocate
#TexasPolitics #PronounsControversyTexas governor Abbott and billionaire Elon Musk support the firing of a Texas state employee who refused to remove pronouns from his work email signature. The employee, Frank Zamora, was terminated, sparking political controversy. read more
#TransRights #TexasPolitics
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a queer Black mom and labor organizer, challenged Texas State Rep. Shawn Thierry, who voted against trans kids' rights, and won with 65% of the vote. The victory reflects a push by LGBT+ lawmakers to fight against anti-trans bills in Texas. # read more