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Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in Texas

Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?

The Texas Tribune · 6h ago

FEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response

Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 21

James Talarico Claims Elon Musk Wants Texas Land as $158M Aids Ken Paxton

James Talarico claims Elon Musk wants Texas land as millions flow to groups backing Ken Paxton, while officials dispute an imminent park sale.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines issues series of “executive orders,” raising questions about his office’s authority

The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 21

Texas Continued Permitting Data Centers After Abbott’s Pause, Report Finds

FracTracker and Public Citizen identified 35 permitting actions taken by regulators in Texas in the weeks after Governor Greg Abbott ordered a moratorium.

Texas Observer · Oct 20

Rating changes: 30 races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — Another week and we have another batch of race rating changes by Inside Elections, all in favor of Democrats. With just two weeks to go before the general election, Republicans are running out of time to change the trajectory of the midterms. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating…

Roll Call · Oct 20

Gina Hinojosa Sues Greg Abbott Over Redacted Elon Musk Emails as Texas Governor's Race Intensifies

Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa is suing Gov. Greg Abbott for access to heavily redacted communications involving Elon Musk, as early voting begins.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

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Florida & Texas Early Voting Begins — Latino Voters Could Decide 2026

Early voting opens in Florida and Texas as Latino voters emerge as a decisive force, with Trump's Hispanic approval at a record low and competitive governor races in both states.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Gina Hinojosa Is Hit by Abbott's Anti-Trans Attacks, Yet Some Trans Texans Say She Has Gone Quiet on Them

Greg Abbott is running anti-trans attacks on Gina Hinojosa before the 3 November Texas governor vote, but some transgender Texans say she has stopped defending them too.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of Boca Chica State Park to SpaceX won’t happen — anytime soon

At a news conference, Gov. Greg Abbott said he remains dedicated to preserving parkland in Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 20

Gov. Greg Abbott touts endorsements from Democratic sheriffs from border counties in final early voting push

The governor at first announced the backing of a dozen sheriffs, but two of them followed up with statements saying they should not have been included.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 19

Greg Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations

About $4.9 million of the haul came from donors who develop, own or operate data centers, a Tribune analysis found. The other share of the donations came from people and groups with indirect financial ties.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 19

Abbott Refused to Debate — So Gina Hinojosa Brought the Podium to His Door

Hinojosa staged a debate outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after Abbott refused all four invitations. Latest polls show a statistical tie.

Latin Times · Oct 17

How Early Voting Could End Texas Democrats' 38-Year Senate Drought — And Why Latinos Hold the Key

Talarico leads Paxton 50–47 in Texas. Latino voters back him 54–41 as early voting opens Oct. 19 in a race that could flip the Senate.

Latin Times · Oct 16

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 16

How Gina Hinojosa went from progressive to populist, emerging as Greg Abbott’s most formidable challenger

Hinojosa has gone from unknown state lawmaker to Abbott’s most viable Democratic challenger yet — a surge that has dared Democrats to wonder if she could actually topple this mainstay of the Texas Republican establishment.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16

Meet the candidates running for Texas’ State Board of Education in 2026

The education board sets learning standards and approves instructional materials for public schools. Here are the nine candidates who are running and what’s at stake.

Ballotpedia · Oct 15

Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time

This edition of Checks and Balances features the Trump administration’s second use of pocket rescission, and a roundup of recent administrative actions that state governments have used in data center policy

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

New Leaked Audio Catches Ken Paxton Saying Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' and GOP Could Lose Texas Seats

Leaked audio attributed to Ken Paxton calls Greg Abbott 'struggling', while Texas polling shows close governor and Senate races ahead of the midterms.

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races

Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.

Texas Observer · Oct 14

School Vouchers Take Center Stage in Texas’ Most Flippable State House District

On San Antonio’s South Side, a progressive Democrat faces off with an architect of Texas' private school voucher program.

Texas Observer · Oct 14

Jim Hightower’s Revenge? A Long-Shot Bid Could Restore Left Populism to the Agriculture Commissioner’s Office.

Clayton Tucker is pitching a throwback style of politics the Texas electorate hasn’t embraced in decades. Is 2026 just crazy enough for it to work?

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.

Salon · Oct 13

Who really controls Greg Abbott?

The Texas governor’s war on public schools is bankrolled by donors who want a Christian state

Latin Times · Oct 11

Greg Abbott's Silence on Debates Could Cost Him Dearly — A Texas Political Earthquake Is Taking Shape

Polls tightening, Abbott skipping debates, and early voting starting Oct. 19 — here's where the Texas governor's race stands today.

Salon · Oct 11

Paxton’s security travel cost millions

Records show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million

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