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Today on Texas Matters: Texans went to the polls with the cost of energy on their minds. How will the flip of Texas impact energy costs, production and reliability? For 25 years Texas Democrats in the state house were in the minority — but no longer. And they have ideas. And with South Texas Latinos voters swinging elections, it could finally be time for bipartisan Immigration reform.
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Tejano singer and newly elected congressman Bobby Pulido wins his third Latin Grammy and announces his retirement from music as he prepares to represent South Texas in Washington. -
In an interview with Houston Public Media, the former Bush Administration official said he was surprised by the depth of Democrats’ success in the midterm election but said Texas had “special circumstances” with its Senate race. -
Collin County voters broke up with Ken Paxton after launching – and sustaining – his political career. How did we get here? -
Just days after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections, Texas lawmakers representing heavily Latino districts are calling on President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to negotiate a bipartisan immigration reform agreement before the new Congress takes office in January. -
Zack Lyke worked his way up from comms director to chief of staff when Nirenberg was mayor, and will now lead his Bexar County Judge office. -
Texas Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos announced her campaign on Thursday, focusing on affordable healthcare and public education. -
Five City Council members are proposing a new committee to review spending and identify savings year-round following a property tax increase. -
Despite concerns over veteran disability compensation, Republicans pushed through a huge veterans’ benefits bill on a voice vote Wednesday. -
President Donald Trump is threatening to double tariffs on Mexican imports, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns about the economic impact on both countries. -
The money would come from the state’s rainy day fund and be distributed by the end of next year.
