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Texas GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz joins Democrats in vote to pass three-year ACA subsidy extension

Edinburg Rep. Monica De La Cruz was the only Texas Republican to break with her party and vote with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans on a key healthcare bill.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry

South Texas builders said a growing number of ICE arrests at construction sites have made it difficult for work to continue.

The Texas Tribune

These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

Roll Call

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Cruz, Cornyn push new retaliatory legislation that blocks U.S. water from going to Mexico

The bill is the latest effort from the Texas delegation that demands the U.S. get tougher with Mexico for failing to honor a 1944 treaty that in part governs Rio Grande water.

The Texas Tribune

Republican moderates press leadership on health credit extension - Roll Call

Moderate House Republicans are seeking a path forward on expiring health care tax credits.

Roll Call

Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

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Famous Texas Singer Forms Exploratory Committee To Launch a Democratic Congressional Bid

Famous Tejano singer Bobby Pulido has formed an exploratory committee to launch a congressional bid and challenge Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz

Latin Times

Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid

The music star is considering challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz in a district emblematic of the GOP’s gains with Latino voters.

The Texas Tribune

Harlingen doctor becomes first Democrat to challenge GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz for South Texas congressional seat

The 15th Congressional District is the only Republican-held seat in Texas that Democrats are targeting under the current map.

The Texas Tribune

“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas

In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.

The Texas Tribune

National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026

The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term.

The Texas Tribune

House GOP group wants to pump brakes on big spending cuts - Roll Call

A group of House Republicans raised alarms about the minimum $1.5 trillion in spending cuts required by the chamber’s budget resolution.

Roll Call

House Republicans Working Overtime To Meet Trump's Budget Demands

House Republicans are working on a budget package to fulfill Trump's requests, including tax breaks and program cuts.

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Republican Support For Trump's Unconventional Agenda

Republicans are largely united in supporting Trump's unconventional policies despite initial resistance. The political landscape remains deeply divided.

The Texas Tribune

Monica De La Cruz retains GOP control of South Texas congressional district

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in a rematch from two years ago.

Texas Observer

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Latin Times

Michelle Vallejo Sees Abortion as a 'Life Saving Issue' as Her Texas House Race Against Trump-Ally Heats Up

Vallejo seeks to unseat Trump-ally Monica De La Cruz in Texas' 15th District by largely focusing on healthcare and the border. Here's what she told The Latin Times

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The Texas Tribune

South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense

The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

The Texas Tribune

In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

The topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.

Latin Times

Two South Texas lawmakers are co-sponsoring a bill that would ensure DHS employees get paid during a shutdown

In case of a government shutdown, around 19,000 Border Patrol agents and 25 Office of Field Operations officers would still work but without receiving pay

Roll Call

Ratings changes show path to GOP control of Senate, House - Roll Call

The latest Inside Elections rating changes give Republicans a more straightforward path to sweeping control of the Senate and House.

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Border Crisis: Rising Migrant Crime Threatens American Communities

Former President Trump addresses surge in gang activity involving Venezuelan nationals in the US. Border officials prioritize Venezuelan street gang as a g...

The Texas Tribune

Progressive Democrat's ad decrying "chaos" on the border riles up her South Texas supporters

Michelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border.

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