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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred will run for House instead of Senate - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred will run for the House instead of Senate, setting up a likely Democratic primary clash with Rep. Julie Johnson.

Roll Call

Texas AG Ken Paxton files second suit targeting Muslim housing project in North Texas

Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.

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Greg Abbott’s Cair ‘terror’ label stokes legal fight in Texas’s long struggle with Islamophobia

The civil liberties group argues the Texas governor’s proclamation exceeds his authority and deepens fears

The Guardian - US

New Texas law allows residents to sue those suspected of providing access to abortion pills

Abortion providers, and even manufacturers, will be liable for penalties over pills mailed into the state

The Guardian - US

Momentum builds for bigger capital gains tax break on home sales - Roll Call

Bipartisan support is growing to double the capital gains tax exemption for home-sale profits. The existing caps haven't changed since 1997.

Roll Call

Jasmine Crockett, leaning toward Senate bid, schedules campaign event Monday

The Dallas congresswoman said she discussed polling with Colin Allred and James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

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With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

Texas Observer

Jammie Booker: World's Strongest Woman Disqualified For Being Transgender, 'Exposed' True Identity In A Viral Video

The 2025 World's Strongest Woman title sparked controversy as Jammie Booker was disqualified after her biological sex was revealed, igniting debate on fairness in women's sport.

International Business Times UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious grounds

Paxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”

The Texas Tribune

Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.

The Texas Tribune

Gavin Newsom Says Trump And Greg Abbot 'Played With Fire' And Got Burned As Federal Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Map

On Tuesday, a federal court's decision to block Texas Republicans from using a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections has intensified national debates over race, voting rights and mid-decade redistricting.

Benzinga

After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him

Until being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.

The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.

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Court Rejects Bid To Block Kenvue's $398 Million Shareholder Payout In Tylenol Safety Dispute

On Friday, a Texas judge declined to halt an upcoming shareholder payout by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to restrict Kenvue Inc.'s (NYSE:KVUE) handling and marketing of Tylenol amid ongoing litigation over the product's safety for pregnant women.

The Texas Tribune

Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.

The Texas Tribune

In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.

The Guardian - US

Texas professors arrested at campus protest sue university, alleging retaliation

Ben Wright and Rosemary Admiral say UTD severely restricted campus access after arrests at peaceful protest

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Texas lawmakers say colleges have to balance free speech with duty to keep discourse civil

Legislative panels were created after Republican leaders criticized students mocking or celebrating conservative activities Charlie Kirk’s death.

The Texas Tribune

Harris County immigrant legal services program can continue, appeals court rules

The Texas Tribune

Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.

The Texas Tribune

AG Ken Paxton cannot shut down Texas Latino voting group, judge rules

Paxton had accused Jolt Initiative of an “unlawful voter registration scheme,” but a federal judge found the AG failed to offer "any plausible proof" of wrongdoing.

Axios

Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows porn actors, escorts online

James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.

PC Gamer

'Roblox must do more to protect kids from sick and twisted freaks,' Texas attorney general says as he sues Roblox 'for putting pixel pedophiles and profits' ahead of safety

Kex Paxton smells blood in the water.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues three school districts for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

The suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.

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