‘Nothing scares him more’: Jasmine Crockett slams Greg Abbott’s latest overreach Crockett and Abbott have history. We Got This Covered · Jun 12, 2025
Protests over immigration raids continue across the US with more planned Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities from coast to coast are bracing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
The Latest: California challenges Trump's use of military in Los Angeles Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Which US cities have the LA immigration protests spread to? Protests opposing the ICE immigration raids have spread to cities from Seattle to San Antonio. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
‘The House Got Rolled’: Gene Wu on the Trials of the 89th Texas Legislature “We can only play the hand that we're dealt.” Texas Observer · Jun 12, 2025
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’ Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025
Trumpers want Texas to boost GOP maps The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the GOP delegation aren't sold Salon · Jun 12, 2025
Protests over Trump’s ICE raids continue spreading to other major cities Protests against President Donald Trump’s mass deportations of illegal immigrants have popped up in cities such as New York, Austin, Chicago and Atlanta The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy 5,000 Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests Demonstrations against immigration raids began in Los Angeles last week and have spread across the country, including to Texas. More are planned this weekend. The Texas Tribune · Jun 11, 2025
LA police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue Los Angeles police have swiftly enforced a downtown curfew, making arrests moments after it took effect, deploying officers on horseback and using crowd control projectiles to break up a group of hundreds demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Gavin Newsom Slams Ron DeSantis For Offering To Send National Guard Troops To L.A.: 'Attempt To Inflame An Already Chaotic Situation' California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis for offering to send National Guard troops to L.A., saying the "guard were not needed in the first place" Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025
Texas governor orders national guard to deploy for protests in San Antonio Greg Abbott says troops ‘on standby’ in response to local police request ahead of planned protests this week The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025
Texas Gov. Abbott Says He Will Deploy National Guard Ahead Of Planned Protests: 'Will Not Tolerate The Lawlessness Seen In L.A.' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will deploy the National Guard to the streets of the state ahead of planned protests Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11, 2025 Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean? The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11, 2025 Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11, 2025 With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025 Amarillo breaks ground on psychiatric hospital, part of the state’s $1.5B investment in mental health The facility will bring mental health resources closer to the largely rural region that’s home to nearly 436,000 people.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 The Latest: Trump defends National Guard deployment as protests spread to other cities President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests
Texas Observer · Jun 10, 2025 Reefer Madness Returns to Texas with Dan Patrick’s THC Ban If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions in revenue could soon disappear.
Kiplinger · Jun 10, 2025 Texas Property Tax Relief: How the New Law Cuts School Taxes by 'Almost 50%' Texas residents are getting major relief from property taxes. Here's a breakdown of the property tax cuts for 2025.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025 Texas foster care agency chief to step down this summer Two years after Stephanie Muth became Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner, staff turnover is down and the number of children without a placement has dropped.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2025 Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.
Texas Observer · Jun 9, 2025 Texas Quietly Downsizes Border Security Spending But outlays remain far above state funding prior to the Operation Lone Star era.