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Paxton-Endorsed and Trump’s “True MAGA Attorney” Aaron Reitz Dominates AG Forums, Showcases Unmatched Conservative Credentials

Austin, TX — Aaron Reitz, President Trump’s “true MAGA attorney” and “warrior for our Constitution,” and the candidate endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, emerged as the clear favorite at the first Texas Attorney General candidate forums of the 2026 primary season. Speaking before the American Jewish Conservatives in Dallas and the Coastal Bend Republicans in Corpus Christi, Reitz received the strongest support and most enthusiastic response from attendees.

From Aaron Reitz for Attorney General

JOLANDA “JO” JONES ENDORSES AMANDA EDWARDS FOR CONGRESS IN TEXAS’ 18TH DISTRICT

HOUSTON, TX – Today, state representative, attorney, and longtime community advocate Jolanda “Jo” Jones announced her endorsement of Amanda Edwards for Congress in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. After running for this seat with a mission to fix the broken government system and deliver for Houston families, Jolanda announced her support for Amanda, citing her proven record of delivering results for Houston families and her commitment to fighting for justice, women’s rights, and the hard working people of our district.

From Amanda Edwards For Congress

New Poll: Christian Menefee Leads by Double Digits in TX-18 Runoff

HOUSTON, TX —With just over a month until early voting begins in the runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, a new poll from nationally-respected Lake Research Partners shows Christian Menefee with a commanding lead in the runoff for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, outpacing Amanda Edwards by 13 points.

From Christian D Menefee For Congress

Colin Allred on Marc Veasey Withdrawing from the Tarrant County Judge Race

DALLAS — Today, TX-33 Congressional candidate Colin Allred released the following statement on Marc Veasey withdrawing his candidacy for Tarrant County Judge:

From Colin Allred For Texas

Rep. Tony Gonzales Priorities in Military Quality of Life, Defense Package To Become Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted to pass the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FY26 NDAA is a must-pass, yearly policy package that outlines the funding provisions for our nation’s defense priorities and military quality of life initiatives.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - District 23

Congressman Tony Gonzales Endorsed by President Trump

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his resounding endorsement of Congressman Tony Gonzales for re-election to the 23rd Congressional District of Texas.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - District 23

Rep. Tony Gonzales, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Border Infrastructure, Security, and Trade at Land Ports of Entry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), alongside U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), and Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-Texas), introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize infrastructure at U.S. land ports of entry (LPOEs) and in the surrounding communities that support them.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - District 23

After Trump Administration Cancels Citizenship Ceremonies and Halts Legal Immigration Pathways, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Lead Effort Demanding Answers and Accountability

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow condemning the Trump administration’s decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies and halt immigration applications indefinitely for nationals from the 19 countries named in President Trump’s travel ban.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher - District 07

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Troy Carter, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Flood Insurance from Lapsing During Government Shutdowns

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), and Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) introduced the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act to prevent the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from lapsing during future federal government shutdowns.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher - District 07

Cortney Jones Announces Campaign for Texas Senate District 21

Austin, TX — Cortney Jones, a social worker, nonprofit leader, and longtime advocate for youth and families, today announced her campaign for Texas State Senate District 21, a district that spans 16 counties from Austin to Laredo.

From Courtney Jones For Texas

House Energy Resources Committee Chairman Drew Darby Endorses Commissioner Jim Wright for Re-Election

(AUSTIN, TX) –Today, Chairman Drew Darby proudly announces his endorsement of Commissioner Jim Wright in his bid for re-election to the Railroad Commission of Texas in the 2026 March Republican Primary.

From Drew Darby Campaign

RELEASE: Report examines America's waste problem, just in time for the holidays

Austin, Texas -- With the holiday season bringing increased consumption and waste, Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, and Frontier Group released an updated version of the report Trash in America: Moving from destructive consumption toward a zero-waste system on Wednesday. The report, last published in 2021, shows tentative progress, with more states and cities passing laws to reduce waste, including passage this year of a “right to repair” law which will allow Texans to fix, rather than toss, electronic products.

From Environment Texas

GOPAC Election Fund Endorses Teixeira, Flores, Lujan and deZevallos in Texas Congressional Primary Elections

"With ten or more Texas U.S. House districts having competitive GOP primary elections, our Project Lonestar is supporting leaders dedicated to the body of work that confronts serious lawmakers. They are governing conservatives seeking to advance pro-growth, free enterprise ideas to make the lives of Americans easier, safer and better,” commented GOPAC Chairman and CEO David Avella.

From GOPAC Election Fund

Whitmire–Crenshaw Resolution Advances — Big Win for Working Families

The Houston Progressive Caucus (HTXPC) applauds the members of the Harris County Democratic Party Steering Committee who voted Wednesday to advance the Whitmire accountability resolution to a full vote of all county precinct chairs on December 14. This is a meaningful step forward for a party that is expected to stand with working-class Houstonians, not with MAGA Republicans and billionaire donors.

From Houston Progressive Caucus

Mary Miller Endorses Jon Bonck for TX-38

HOUSTON, TX — Jon Bonck’s campaign for Congress continues to gain momentum with the endorsement of Congresswoman Mary Miller, a leading voice for faith, family, and America First conservatism in Washington.

From John Bonck For Congress

Ronny Jackson Endorses Jon Bonck for TX-38

HOUSTON, TX — Jon Bonck’s campaign for Congress today announced the endorsement of Congressman Ronny Jackson, a former Navy rear admiral and one of President Donald Trump’s closest and most trusted allies in Congress. Jackson is widely respected for his leadership on national security, public safety, and faith driven governance.

From Jon Bonck For Congress

Republican Josh Bray Announces Campaign for Texas House District 1

PARIS, TEXAS — Business leader, rancher, conservative Republican, and lifelong Northeast Texan Josh Bray announced today that he will run for Texas House District 1 in the 2026 March Republican Primary Election. The district’s current representative, Gary VanDeaver, has announced that he will not seek another term.

From Josh Bray For Texas

Run for Something Joins Growing List of Endorsers for Julio Salinas in HD41 Race

McAllen–Today, Julio Salinas was endorsed by Run for Something (RFS), a national organization that recruits and supports the next generation of leaders for state and local office. The organization’s slate of newly endorsed candidates includes young, diverse progressives from across the country who are ready to lead in their communities.

From Julio Salinas for State Representative District 41

By Run for Something

State and National Democratic Leaders Trust and Endorse Julio Salinas in Critical Race for the Texas House of Representatives

McAllen, TX – The campaign for Julio Salinas, running for the Texas House of Representatives District 41, today announced an experienced coalition of endorsements from State Legislators, prominent Democratic Party officials, and leaders of key caucus organizations across Texas and the nation.

From Julio Salinas for State Representative District 41

New Poll Shows Broad Support for Keeping Texas Primary Elections Open to All Voters

AUSTIN, Texas – A strong majority of Texas voters, including Republican primary voters, believe the state’s party primary elections should be kept open, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Unite America.

From JWH Communications

By Unite America

EXPOSED: Under Armin Mizani, the Keller Public Library is stocked with dozens of woke, pro-trans and LGBTQ+ books — marketed to children as young as age three

COLLEYVILLE – Keller Public Library has dozens of books on the shelves in the children’s section that aggressively promote transgender and LGBTQ+ ideology to children. Other books contain sexually explicit material, Black Lives Matter, and anti-police propaganda.

From Lawson Strategies

By Fred Tate - Republican for Texas House

Libertarian Booster PAC Funds Filing Fees for Six Texas Statewide Candidates

AUSTIN, TX — The Libertarian Booster PAC announced today that it has paid $22,500 in filing fees to place six Libertarian candidates on the statewide ballot for Texas’ 2026 elections. Combined with three additional candidates who self-funded or were supported by individual donors, Texans could have the opportunity to vote for up to nine Libertarians statewide next November.

From Libertarian Booster PAC

More Than 200 Distinguished Texans from the Border Region Endorse Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election to the U.S. Senate

AUSTIN, TX — Today, more than 200 standout Texans from the border region joined together to endorse U.S. Senator John Cornyn for re-election over his challengers, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. The key endorsements include the Mayor of McAllen, Javier Villalobos, the Mayor of Pharr, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, the Mayor of South Padre Island, Patrick McNulty, former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo, the District Attorney for Kleberg and Kenedy Counties, John Hubert, Hollis Rutledge, former Hidalgo County GOP Chair and former President of the Texas Republican Party County Chairman’s Association, Former Mayor of Laredo, Pete Saenz, CEO of The Borderplex Alliance, Jon Barela, Pastor Eluid and Catherine Garcia from a growing church in Hidalgo County, and Marie Vega, an Angel Mom from Cameron County.

From Potomac Strategy Group

TEXAS ON THE BRINK: STATE LANDS ON JUDICIAL HELLHOLES® WATCH LIST FOR THREATS AROUND “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

AUSTIN, TEXAS–The following statement regarding the inclusion of Texas on the “Watch List” in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2025-2026 Judicial Hellholes® report should be attributed to Robert Wood, spokesperson for Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA):

From Ross Communications

Texas 2036 Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas 2036 approaches the end of the year, its Board of Directors gathered in Dallas to chart the organization’s next decade of service to the people of Texas. The Board also honored Chairman Emeritus Tom Luce, whose vision launched Texas 2036 almost ten years ago with a simple but profound idea: that the future belongs to those willing to plan for it.

From Texas 2036

Poll Shows Texas Voters Strongly Support New Approach to Student Testing

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas voters overwhelmingly support the Legislature’s new model for student assessment, which replaces the once-a-year STAAR exam with three shorter tests that give teachers and parents timely information during the school year to better support student success. Lawmakers approved the changes in House Bill 8, which passed this summer during the 89th Legislature’s second special session and takes effect today.

From Texas 2036

Texas 2036 Releases Comprehensive Voluntary Water Markets Report

Austin, Texas — Texas 2036 today released Water Markets for Texas, a major multi-year study analyzing how voluntary, well-structured water markets have operated in two regions of the state and what lessons they offer for any Texas communities preparing for its long-term water needs.

From Texas 2036

Initial ACA Enrollment Figures Indicate Big Enrollment Jump in Texas

Austin, Texas — Early enrollment figures suggest that Texans are still signing up for coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace in record numbers. Initial data released by the federal government last week shows that close to 1.3 million Texans have signed up for coverage since Nov. 1.

From Texas 2036

700+ Registered nurses at St. Joseph hospital in Bryan-College Station vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United

BRYAN, Texas – Registered nurses at CommonSpirit Health’s St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (St. Joseph Health) in Bryan, Texas voted decisively this week to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the nation’s largest and fastest-growing union of registered nurses.

From Texas AFL-CIO

Leonard Aguilar & Lorraine Montemayor Sworn Into Texas AFL-CIO Leadership

TEXAS – Today, Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor were sworn into office, taking on the mantle of leading the Texas labor movement. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the Texas AFL-CIO, and they bring a working class, rank-and-file perspective to their roles.

From Texas AFL-CIO

Water agreement important step forward for Rio Grande Valley agriculture

“Texas Farm Bureau appreciates the efforts that led to the Dec. 12 announcement and thanks President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for their leadership in addressing this critical issue.

From Texas Farm Bureau Communications

STATE REPRESENTATIVE OSCAR LONGORIA ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID FOR TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 35

AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Oscar Longoria (D-Mission) announced his re-election bid for Texas House District 35, which encompasses parts of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Oscar Longoria District 35

REP. PATTERSON HIGHLIGHTS AUSTRALIA’S WORK TO PROTECT MINORS FROM HARMFUL, ADDICTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

(Frisco, TX) - The Australian Government has taken a bold step – effective today – to protect young people from the harmful, addictive social media products ravaging young people in their country and in ours. The rapid rise in teen suicide and access to both explicit content and adult predators is directly attributed to social media use.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Jared Patterson - District 106

Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Fell by 1,300 in September

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission, having skipped data releases during the federal shutdown that included the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has resumed job data publication. Today the Commission released September 2025 data, indicating that upstream oil and gas employment fell by 1,300 in September compared to August.

From Texas Oil & Gas Association

TTARA Honors Marty Loeber with the Del Threadgill Distinguished Tax Professional Award

Austin, TX – The Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) proudly announced that Marty Loeber, Senior Vice President of Ad Valorem Tax for Valero in San Antonio, received the prestigious Del Threadgill Distinguished Tax Professional Award during TTARA’s 2025 Annual Meeting on November 20.

From Texas Taxpayers and Research Association

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Tip Line to Stop Woke State Entities from Allowing Mentally Ill Men to Invade Women’s Spaces

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an initiative to ensure that women’s privacy is upheld and that no state agency or political subdivision allows biological males in private spaces such as restrooms and locker rooms that are intended for female use only.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Sen. Bettencourt Supports SOS Investigation of Harris Co. Illegal P.O. Box Voter Registrations

AUSTIN, TX — Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) issued the following statement after Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson formally notified Harris County that her office has opened an immediate investigation into the County’s voter registration practices. The action follows Senator Bettencourt’s official complaint submitted last week to both the Secretary of State and Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Annette Ramirez.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Sen. Bettencourt says Lowering the Senior H.E. Age is Transformative, Saving 55+ $17k in the 1st Decade!

HOUSTON, TX – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Operation Double Nickel, a major new property tax proposal that lowers the ISD senior homestead exemption age from 65 to 55. This gives Texans over 55 an additional decade of declining school property tax bills, saving nearly $950 per year for 3.3 million homeowners, and freezing ISD taxable values beginning at age 55.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Lt. Gov. Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” Proposes Major Increases in ISD Tax Homestead Exemptions Senator Bettencourt Says 6.1 Million Texas Homesteads will See Lifetime Savings

HOUSTON, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee and a leading architect of Texas property tax reforms, voiced strong support for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s proposal—“Operation Double Nickel”—to significantly increase school district homestead exemptions beginning next legislative session, continuing the movement toward delivering historic, permanent property tax relief across the Lone Star State for Texas homeowners.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Speaker Dustin Burrows Announces Senior Leadership Team Appointments

AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced key appointments to the senior leadership of his administration. Effective immediately, Andrew Blifford has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff from his prior role of Director of Finance, and Sam Bacarisse has been promoted to Director of Policy after previously serving as a Policy Advisor. Additionally, Victor Alcorta has been named General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the Speaker, effective February 1.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker Dustin Burrows

TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATS FILL EVERY SEAT ON THE PRIMARY BALLOT AND RECRUIT RECORD NUMBER OF PRECINCT CHAIRS

Despite a Supreme Court ruling on December 4th which scrambled Congressional maps and forced Travis County to redraw 1/3 of its precinct maps, by the end of filing period for the March Primaries, the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP):

From Travis County Democratic Party

Cornyn: Del Valle ISD to Receive $1M to Boost Evidence-Backed Mental Health Services for Students

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced that Del Valle Independent School District was awarded a federal grant of $1,151,269 through the Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program, which helps recruit, train, and employ mental health service providers in schools to address the mental health crisis affecting our youth and implement evidence-backed mental health services for students:

From U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)

On Fox, Cornyn Praises Trump Admin’s Venezuela Boat Strikes, Condemns Rise in Antisemitism, Slams Dems’ Unaffordable Care Act

WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Trump administration, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for its handling of the Venezuela boat strikes following a Senate-wide briefing, condemned the Australia terror attack and rise in antisemitism, and blasted Democrats for trying to deflect blame for the abject failures of Obamacare.

From U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)

Cornyn, Cruz File Amicus Brief Backing Texas’ Emergency Application to Implement New Congressional Map

AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of the State of Texas’ emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay of the district court injunction that barred Texas from implementing its new congressional district map. The Senators did so in part on the basis of the Purcell principle, which holds that courts should not change election rules shortly before an election.

From United States Senate

By Senator John Cornyn

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