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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for Senate.
Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.
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Mediaite on MSNFox News Anchor Crows About ‘Shocking Poll’ Showing Jasmine Crocket Leading Texas Senate PrimaryHarris Faulkner labeled a poll showing Jasmine Crockett leading Democrats who could run for a Republican Senate seat "shocking" considering her controversies.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disasterGov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.
Introduction Electricity demand in Texas is growing at rates not seen in over 70 years, and is projected to continue increasing at unprecedented rates. This marked escalation is driven by population growth,
Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.
Abortion is one of 18 items on the special session agenda, and some advocates hope to revive a bill targeting medication abortion.