Texas Political News
Independent conservative reporting on the legislature, border security, energy, education, and the tax fights that matter to Texas families. Updated every morning at 2:00 AM Central.
Why Texas Has No State Income Tax: How the Lone Star State Funds Its Future
Discover how the Texas budget works without a state income tax. Learn about sales tax, the Franchise Tax, and the constitutional protections that keep your paycheck whole in Texas.
Keep TX Red Editorial Team • 2 hours ago
BREAKING: Texas Supreme Court halts Harris County funding for immigrant legal services
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Harris County from using taxpayer funds to provide legal defense for illegal immigrants in Houston. This ruling halts the $1.3 million program recently approved by Democrat commissioners.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
BREAKING: Texas Board of Education approves new reading materials including religious texts
State officials in Austin voted to include Christian texts in the North Texas and Houston public school curriculum. The new standards also place a heavier emphasis on Texas and U.S. history over world history.
Source: Houston Public Media — News • 2 hours ago
Second Amendment ruling on suppressors sparks reaction across Texas
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that firearm suppressors are protected by the Second Amendment, impacting Texas gun owners. Despite the court's decision, federal restrictions remain in effect for the time being.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
BREAKING: Keller ISD officials respond to budget concerns affecting North Texas staff
Keller ISD trustees approved a $346 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, which includes a 1% pay raise for all employees. Critics note that the salary increase lags behind several peer districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Source: Dallas Express • 2 hours ago
BREAKING: Texas GOP response to Democrat convention impacts El Paso gathering
Governor Greg Abbott and Republican leaders staged multiple events in El Paso to challenge the Texas Democrat Convention. The campaign used billboards and live events to highlight policy contrasts ahead of the November election.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
What we know about the Texas Supreme Court ruling on detransitioner lawsuits
The state's highest court has ruled that a malpractice lawsuit filed by a detransitioner can proceed in Texas courts. This decision sets a significant legal precedent for medical liability cases involving gender-related procedures.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
Texas officials approve new K-8 social studies standards during Austin meeting
The State Board of Education finalized new social studies requirements and a mandatory literary works list for Texas schools. The updated curriculum restores specific lessons on Revolutionary War battles to high school history courses.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
Blanco County GOP officials name new nominee for Texas judicial seat
Republican party leaders in Blanco County have selected Teresa Taylor-Babb as their new nominee for Justice of the Peace. This move comes as local commissioners appointed a separate challenger to fill the current vacancy.
Source: Texas Scorecard • 2 hours ago
BREAKING: Texas education standards update focus on student performance
State Board of Education members are voting on new TEKS standards aimed at improving student outcomes in Austin and across Texas. The proposal includes the state's first-ever required literary works list for public schools.
Source: Texas Public Policy Foundation • 2 hours ago
Search for missing giraffe in Texas Hill Country ends with safe recovery
A giraffe named Gracie was found safe on Friday after wandering the Texas Hill Country near Leakey for nearly two weeks. The animal was spotted by an aerial search team four miles from her home ranch.
Source: Dallas Express • 2 hours ago