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Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street

The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office

The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.

The Texas Tribune

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month

Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.

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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.

The Texas Tribune

Bo French says Texas shouldn’t recognize babies born to undocumented parents as American citizens

The GOP nominee for the state’s oil and gas commission said Texas should not recognize babies born to immigrant parents as citizens.

The Texas Tribune

Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening

The party’s convention showcased populism as the core of Texas Democrats’ messaging. Will it hold true in November?

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Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Cities and advocates are channeling support for LGBTQ+ residents into murals, lighting and rainbow-decorated sidewalks and stairs.

The Texas Tribune

Deaths Uncovered in Laredo Show the Ongoing Toll of Border Militarization

“The people we’re finding now dying on the U.S. side of the border are the people who could not wait.”

Texas Observer

Texas Declares Emergency as Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years and Spreads to Pet Dogs

USDA confirms New World screwworm cases across four Texas counties and Lea County, New Mexico. Gov. Abbott activated emergency operations and quarantines are in effect.

Medical Daily

From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

A Small Army of Texas Rangers Flooded Midland After a Massive Shooting, but the City Remains in the Dark About How the Gunman Gained Access

One person was killed and 10 others injured after the gunman opened fire.

The Mary Sue

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Arthur? Flash Flood Emergency Flags Form as Deep South Faces Crucial Tornado Threat

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2026, threatens severe flooding and tornadoes across the Deep South, with heavy rains expected from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

International Business Times UK

'Don't Sharia Our Texas': Muslim GOP members asked to leave Republican convention, US if they don't become Christians

Four Muslim members of the Republican Party went to attend the GOP Texas convention last weekend, only to be shown the door as the convention discussed 'Don't Sharia Our Texas' during a presentation. Indian-origin Abraham George, the outgoing GOP chair, addressed two Muslim delegares from the stage and told them…

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Texas Observer

Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish

And with any luck, it’ll also be short.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars

Republican Bo French is keeping Islam, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues at the fore of his campaign for Texas’ oil regulatory agency. Democratic foe Jon Rosenthal is betting on his technical expertise.

The Texas Tribune

A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.

Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.

The Texas Tribune

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

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The Guardian - UK

‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans

Houston is a host city but those gathered there for a GOP convention are more concerned with contentious politics – and an elephant

The Guardian - US

Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention

Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech

The Times of India

'They were complaining about Hindus bringing cows': Texas Republican Party brings elephant to convention which peed on floor

Live elephant at Texas GOP convention: At the Texas Republican convention, a surprising guest made waves: Paige, an elephant. This unexpected appearance became a hot topic, with Democrats dubbing its urination on the floor a 'spot-on allegory' for the party's situation.

The Independent UK

‘They did it again’: Texas GOP brings a real elephant to a convention - as people believe another Simpsons prediction has been fulfilled

The elephant went viral for peeing on the convention floor in front of shocked spectators

The Texas Tribune

At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law

The governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.

Texas Observer

With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing ‘Irresponsible’ Policy for Political Gain?

For candidates like James Talarico, calling to suspend fuel taxes may be an easy way to sell “affordability” to swing voters. But it would come with its own long-term policy consequences.

Ballotpedia

In five states, 2026 gubernatorial or state legislative races will determine who becomes the next top election official

Twenty-six states are holding elections for secretary of state in November. While these states hold direct elections for the office, nine out of the 12 states in which the governor or legislature appoints the secretary of state will hold respective gubernatorial or state legislative elections in 2026. In five of…

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