Texas Politics

Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) is calling for a full investigation and the release of all footage after a Houston man was fatally shot by ICE agents during an immigration operation this week. The man killed was Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old who had lived in the United States for 35 years. He raised his children here, helped put them through college, and worked hard to support his family.

Congressman August Pfluger warns of rising terrorist watchlist crossings from Canada, calls for stronger counterterrorism posture as USMCA uncertainty looms West Texas Congressman August Pfluger is turning his attention north, and the timing couldn't be more urgent as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement deadline passes.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched the Texas Classroom Commission Tuesday, a new teacher-led panel created to shape the future of public education. What will the Commission do? The Commission will consist of Texas teachers who will develop recommendations to the Governor, the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Legislature ahead of the 90th Legislative Session. What did Texas leaders say? Gov.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) criticized President Donald Trump after he said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize more than anyone else, arguing his administration continues to face serious domestic and international challenges, including ongoing immigration enforcement and overseas conflict. During a recent interview, President Donald Trump argued that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize because of his role in resolving international conflicts.

Congressman Christian Menefee (D) criticized ICE and the Department of Homeland Security following reports that the agents involved in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo were not equipped with body-worn cameras, calling for greater transparency and accountability. Rep. Menefee released a statement after reports indicated that the ICE agents involved in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo were not wearing body cameras during the enforcement operation.

Reps. Chip Roy (R) and Keith Self (R) renewed calls to end birthright citizenship and crack down on birth tourism following the Supreme Court's recent birthright citizenship ruling, arguing Congress must act to protect U.S. sovereignty and codify President Donald Trump's border policies. Rep.

Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill next week for its final legislative session, but the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which has continued to stall the Congressional agenda, continues to divide members. The SAVE America Act has put Congress’ legislative agenda on hold for the last few weeks, with Senators calling one another out for not advocating hard enough for the legislation, and members of the House of Representatives refusing to vote on any other measures.

With midterms fast approaching, Texas Representative and United States Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) is looking for a path to victory in November by rebuilding trust and support with Black voters across Texas. As of this week, Talarico and opponent Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) were locked in a dead heat in recent independent polls.

James Talarico Campaign Raises More Than $30M in Second Quarter Rep. Brandon Gill: "The American Dream belongs to Americans. And right now, it's under threat." Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump is extending his disastrous, illegal war with Iran. Congress and the American People have demanded the war end. Instead, Trump is choosing higher gas prices, more lives lost, and more instability." Rep. Vicente Gonzalez: "Boca Chica Beach is part of our South Texas fabric.

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is doubling down on the state's semiconductor industry, announcing a $33.6 million grant to Texas Instruments for a major expansion of its chip manufacturing facility in Richardson, part of a broader push to keep Texas at the forefront of American technology manufacturing. The grant comes from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, a program Abbott established through the Texas CHIPS Act in 2023.