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Texas Political Pulse
Texas Political Pulse for August 21, 2026. You received 16 news.
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| By: Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune Posted For more than a quarter of a century, Texas has diligently updated its state water plan every five years, a process designed to forecast water supply... |
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| Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune |
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| ...in Austin, Texas, (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) In the U.S. Senate race in Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is massively outspending his GOP opponent Ken Paxton on media ads. Talarico has spent more... |
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| ...scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency. By Lucio Vasquez, The Texas NewsroomAugust 21, 2026 7:00 amCrime & Justice, The Texas Newsroom Lucio Vasquez / The Texas Newsroom... |
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| Previous Previous Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that kee… Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday vowed to pass legislation … Next Up Next Up Ingleside ISD revises Mircovich Elementary... |
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| ...Marcia Ann Tesauro, age 76, died peacefully at home in the l… SAN PATRICIO COUNTY — Three state lawmakers representing South Texas and the Coastal Bend addressed stakeholders and local residents at a recent... |
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| ...Utility Commission of Texas will now decide whether to approve or reject the application. State Rep. Brad Buckley is urging the commission to listen to the public and deny the project. Three state judges say... |
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| Senator Adam Hinojosa, a Republican representing Texas's 27th Senate district since his election in 2025, recently shared updates on social media highlighting educational achievements, legislative discussions,... |
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| Congressman Keith Self has signed the petition to oust over half of the City Council. Some say the effort is about much more than a mosque. "Recall!" The call came from a crowd of hundreds packed into... |
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| ...residents will be adequately protected." State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez. By Luis Montoya BROWNSVILLE, Texas — State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez has thrown her full backing behind a proposed 90-day moratorium... |
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| ...between tour stops in Calgary and Minnesota, country music star Tanya Tucker made a detour to the Texas Capitol this week to sing a line of one of her biggest hits - with a key twist. "It's not a little... |
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| For over a generation, Texas Republicans have owned the politics of the southern border. Now the Trump administration’s latest border project has them cornered, stuck between constituents outraged over... |
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| Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 110 different Texas cities, including multiple in East Texas, to notify them they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue... |
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| Texas is slated to host a buzzy U.S. Senate race, governor’s race, high-profile congressional matchups, state legislative contests and county-level races on the Nov. 3 midterm ballot. The ballot was set... |
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| ...dormitories because of what it called "climate control" problems and "foundational defects." Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said at the time that he understood faulty construction was to blame, and... |
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| ...I don't have a timeline, but it will be out soon." Herrera is running to succeed former U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales , who stepped down this year amid backlash over an affair he had with a staffer who later... |
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| AUSTIN, Texas — Mexican drug cartels may be making more money from smuggling fuel than from narcotics, according to testimony from Texas Department of Public Safety officials during a recent Texas Senate... |
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| Texas Political Pulse for August 21, 2026. PressRelations Reports created this media review specially for you. Our team is available to answer your questions. Please, just email us: [email protected] |
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