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Can Labor Candidates Help Texas Dems Win Back Power?

A slate of union-affiliated candidates are taking the labor movement on the campaign trail up and down the ballot.

Texas Observer

Trump removes ex-Miss California from religious panel after anti-Zionism remarks at antisemitism hearing

The Trump administration has removed former Miss California winner Carrie Prejean Boller from the White House Religious Liberty Commission following a contentious hearing on antisemitism, where she questioned whether opposition to Zionism should be equated with hatred of Jews.

The Times of India

Religious Liberty Commission boots former beauty pageant winner during meeting on antisemitism

Carrie Prejean Boller asserted only Trump could remove her from the commission after the chairman said she had been ousted

The Independent UK

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Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll

The poll, released Wednesday, also showed Sid Miller and Don Huffines with comfortable leads in their Republican primary bids for agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

The Texas Tribune

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains His Radio Philosophy to Dan Patrick

The SiriusXM host says knowledge isn’t the only quality a good talk show host needs to have.

Sports Illustrated

How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district

Observers of the race said Rehmet’s working-class appeal, along with Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies, fueled his win in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.

The Texas Tribune

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Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset

With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, preventing Sharia law among priorities for 2027 session

Patrick’s initial five-item to-do list also included assessing risks posed by hostile foreign entities to the grid’s supply chain and preventing fraud in Texas’ health and human services.

The Texas Tribune

Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks out on controversial call after devastating loss

Denver Broncos suffered a narrow defeat by the New England Patriots on Sunday as they missed out on the Super Bowl

The Independent UK

Steelworkers union leader emerges as sleeper in Texas’ Democratic lieutenant governor primary

Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vélez has landed the Texas AFL-CIO’s endorsement and support from a donor trail that leads back to the state party’s top campaign partner.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lieutenant governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”

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Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

The Texas Tribune

Why Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s endorsed candidates always win

No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s second-in-command over a decade ago.

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”

Patrick previously requested a Texas Rangers investigation into any criminal wrongdoing at TSU, one of the nation’s largest historically Black colleges.

Sports Illustrated

Michael Irvin Simply Calls Cowboys’ 2025 Season a ‘Failure’

The Cowboys legend did not hold back in his assessment of the 2025 Cowboys.

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Kiplinger

Retirees in These 7 States Could Pay Less Property Taxes Next Year

Retirement property tax bills could be up to 65% cheaper for some older adults in 2026. Do you qualify?

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott wants a tighter lid on home values. Tax policy experts warn that’s a bad idea.

Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits flowing disproportionately to wealthy homeowners.

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to increase the homestead exemption for school property taxes again

The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can’t be totally eliminated, putting him at odds with Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Guardian - US

Abbott moves to bring Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA into Texas schools

The governor touts ‘urgency and a need’ for Club America chapters amid criticism of influence on students

The Texas Tribune

Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school

Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each

Patrick’s proposal would be in addition to a federal program that is set to give American babies $1,000 each to invest in the stock market.

The Texas Tribune

A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.

Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.

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