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December 3, 2025      4:39 PM

Patrick draws fire from some on the right for echoing Trump and pushing for taxpayer funded investment accounts for newborns

The MAGA populist idea for "Trump Accounts" has immediate support from Democrats like Sen. Cory Booker. But some Texas conservatives blasted it as “socialism,” with one saying “Ted Cruz would have blown a gasket at Obama Accounts"

Echoing President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday announced one of his top legislative priorities in the 2027 session would be the creation of taxpayer-funded investment accounts for newborns. It’s an idea that drew immediate backlash from some on the right, who didn’t hesitate to say that such a proposal amounts to a full embrace of “socialism” and “collectivism” by a top Texas Republican leader.

Trump unveiled his proposal for “Trump Accounts” in DC with the backing of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Ted Cruz, and Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey. Austin tech leader Michael Dell said that he and his wife’s foundation would chip in more than $6 billion to help fund the accounts at the national level.

Of course, Patrick couldn’t resist getting in on the action.

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December 3, 2025      4:38 PM

Stephanie Muth appointed as new boss at HHSC

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December 3, 2025      9:43 AM

Trump announces full pardon for Congressman Henry Cuellar

The Laredo Democrat was charged with using his position to obtain bribes from foreign governments. Rep. Cuellar thanked the president and immediately filed for reelection in the Democratic primary

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December 2, 2025      4:52 PM

Executive Commissioner Cecile Young to retire from HHSC after more than 5 years with the agency

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December 2, 2025      3:19 PM

Kronberg says chaos ahead of filing deadline is starting to make college football look tame

On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg got into the latest on the US Senate primary, congressional retirements, and more

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December 2, 2025      2:28 PM

New poll finds nearly half would absolutely not vote for Rep. Crockett in a Texas general election for US Senate

"Nearly half (49%) say they would definitely not vote for Jasmine Crockett.This is higher than for any other candidate in the race. Just 43% say they would definitely not vote for Allred, and 40% feel similarly about Talarico."

The poll from Change Research is here. Depending on your browser you may need to right click and open in a new tab.

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December 2, 2025      10:24 AM

Rep. Jasmine Crockett to hold a special announcement event in Dallas next Monday afternoon

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December 1, 2025      2:00 PM

Video: With just over a week of filing to go, the field is largely unsettled for upcoming Texas campaigns

The US Senate race still see a shakeup and there's uncertainty about the Texas congressional map. Quorum Report Editor Scott Braddock talks about it with KVUE Anchor Ashley Goudeau and they got into the issues expected to be front and center as candidates put their names on the ballot

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December 1, 2025      1:52 PM

TMF to run for reelection to the Texas House after taking a pass on the open race for Bexar County DA

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December 1, 2025      9:02 AM

Chair VanDeaver announces he will not seek reelection

Here’s his announcement.

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November 29, 2025      6:56 PM

Services set for former Rep. Gary Elkins

Visitation on Tuesday 12/2 from 5-8pm at Memorial Oaks,13001 Katy freeway, Houston, Tx 77079. Funeral service on Wednesday 12/3 at 10am at Faith Church, 7755 Fairbanks N Houston, Houston, TX 77040. Graveside Service on Wednesday 12/3 at 3pm at Memorial Oaks,13001 Katy freeway, Houston, Tx 77079.

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November 29, 2025      12:27 PM

Congressman Nehls will not seek reelection

"Before making this decision, I called President Trump personally to let him know of my plans," Nehsl said in a written statement

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