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Texas Political Pulse for April 23, 2026. You received 15 news.
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Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Jefferson And Orange Counties Board Of Pilot Commissioners
April 23, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor ​Greg Abbott reappointed Brandy Bergeron, M.D., Shawn M. Sparrow, and Amy Townsend, M.D. to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners...
04/23/2026 Online
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Dripping Springs Century News
State representative raises safety concerns over Darden Hill Road expansion plans
State Rep. ​Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) has raised concerns about portions of a planned Darden Hill Road expansion project in Hays County, warning that elements of the current design could create traffic...
Dalton Sweat
04/23/2026 Online
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sanangelolive​.‌com
Texas Congressional Candidate Suspended for Betting on Own Election
By Kayla Guo, The ​Texas Tribune SAN ANTONIO, TX — ​Texas GOP congressional candidate Zeke Enriquez bet on the outcome of his own election on Kalshi, the prediction market said in a press release Wednesday,...
Paul Harris
04/23/2026 Online
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KXXV (ABC) 25 (Waco)
Turning Point USA event at Baylor University draws hundreds of students, sparks access dispute
...access dispute. Featured speakers included Border Czar Tom Homan, Benny Johnson, and Attorney General ​Ken Paxton. Students had mixed reactions: Attendee feedback was divided; some students appreciated the...
Dominique Leh
04/23/2026 Online
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KXXV (ABC) 25 (Waco)
Texas school voucher award notices sent to first group of families
...program. More than 42,600 students will receive award notices through April 24, Acting Comptroller ​Kelly Hancock said in a statement. The first awardees include children with disabilities — and their siblings...
The Texas Tribune, Jaden Edison
04/23/2026 Online
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Rio Grande Guardian
Guard: Brownsville is creating the framework for greater regional connectivity
...support from regional leaders, including Texas Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and U.S. Congressman ​Vicente Gonzalez, who provided letters of endorsement highlighting the project’s regional importance," the...
Luis Montoya
04/23/2026 Online
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
American GI Forum urging San Antonio leaders to join fight against veteran discrimination in housing
...say this has been an ongoing issue they have also dealt with on a state level. In 2024, State Rep. ​Ray Lopez filed House Bill 617 to make it illegal for landlords to reject veteran housing vouchers, but...
Kristin Dean
04/23/2026 Online
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Texas Tribune
Top Democratic PAC books $22 million in ads for U.S. House seats in South Texas
House Majority PAC’s spending in ​Texas is up more than sevenfold from 2024 and targets five majority-Hispanic seats, including TX-23, which was vacated by Republican ​Tony Gonzales. April 23, 2026, 5:30...
Gabby Birenbaum
04/23/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
What to know about the Ten Commandments going up in public school classrooms
...students. The biggest drive yet to put the Ten Commandments in every classroom began last year in ​Texas, where a challenge to the law was batted down Tuesday by a U.S. appeals court. While the issue remains...
Jamie Stengle
04/23/2026 Online
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Austin Chronicle
SAFE Alliance in Dire Need of Funding
...streets." Berastaín said that SAFE Alliance has appealed for emergency funding to U.S. House Reps. ​Lloyd Doggett and ​Greg Casar, as well as Sens. ​John Cornyn and ​Ted Cruz. The group is in active talks with...
Brant Bingamon
04/23/2026 Online
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Austin Chronicle
AI Now Decides if Texas Medicare Patients Receive Certain Types of Care
...authorization requests, thus incentivizing restrictions of necessary care." Signatories included Austin’s ​Lloyd Doggett and ​Greg Casar, Houston’s ​Sylvia Garcia, Fort Worth’s ​Marc Veasey, and 38 of their House colleagues....
Miranda Williamson
04/23/2026 Online
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WFAA ABC 8 Dallas
'Tweaks' in Dallas agreement with state on immigration enforcement key in avoiding cutoff of state funds
...warned that roughly $114 million in funding could be at risk if the city did not comply. Houston Mayor ​John Whitmire said the agreement aligns with legal standards while preserving critical resources. "It follows...
Kevin Reece
04/23/2026 Online
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KCEN TV
Some Waco residents and a Texas lawmaker are speaking out after a plea deal involving a child sexual abuse case.
...Digital (6News) Published: 10:03 PM CDT April 22, 2026 Updated: 10:03 PM CDT April 22, 2026 WACO, ​Texas — A Central ​Texas case involving a man accused of violating bond conditions tied to a child sexual...
Adriana Alexander
04/23/2026 Online
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KPRC NBC 2 Houston
‘It better happen in the next 24 hours’: Gov. Abbott says HPD still not in compliance with ICE policy
...$114M in funding will be restored after restoring ICE ordinance NOW PLAYING UP NEXT Texas Governor ​Greg Abbott responds to amended Houston ordinance regarding ICE NOW PLAYING UP NEXT Houston postpones...
Jaewon Jung
04/22/2026 Online
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KIII TV 3 (Corpus Christi)
City of Aransas Pass declares 7-day emergency to address water crisis
...crisis. The mayor also referenced state leaders, including State Senator Adam Hinojosa and Governor ​Greg Abbott, as part of ongoing discussions tied to support and response efforts. A couple of hours after...
Sumiko A. Lara
04/22/2026 Online
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