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Days after fatal ICE shooting, Texas GOP leaders remain silent about calls for independent probes

Almost none of the state’s major Republican officials have weighed in on the killing of a Houston man by federal agents, and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston said she had not spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Texas AG candidate claims $110m in grants for Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruption

Nathan Johnson says if elected he’ll investigate state’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide rural internet

The Guardian - US

Houston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant

Four members of Congress demand that ICE and Homeland Security release evidence supporting its claims that an ICE agent shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in self-defense.

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Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

Calling into Gov. Greg Abbott's guest-hosted Hannity radio show, the Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win over voters “who may not be paying close attention to the issues.”

The Texas Tribune

A data center proposed at a quiet corner of East Texas leaves a community bracing for a boom

Kaesha Avishai and other Angelina County residents are worried about what the data center's arrival means for their property and their way of life.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott Says 'American Citizenship Is Not for Sale,' Orders Birth Tourism Investigation

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center over allegations that the hospital marketed "BIRTH PACKAGES IN SOUTH TEXAS" to foreign nationals as part of an effort to profit from birth tourism.

Benzinga

Trump Birthright Citizenship Fight Revived by Hospital Adverts, But Court Hasn't Reheard a Case Since 1965

Trump wants the Supreme Court to rehear its birthright citizenship ruling after Texas border billboards advertised birth packages, but no argued case has been reheard since 1965.

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Texas Stock Exchange launches trading in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street

The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office

The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.

The Texas Tribune

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month

Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.

The Texas Tribune

Bo French says Texas shouldn’t recognize babies born to undocumented parents as American citizens

The GOP nominee for the state’s oil and gas commission said Texas should not recognize babies born to immigrant parents as citizens.

The Texas Tribune

Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening

The party’s convention showcased populism as the core of Texas Democrats’ messaging. Will it hold true in November?

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Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Cities and advocates are channeling support for LGBTQ+ residents into murals, lighting and rainbow-decorated sidewalks and stairs.

Texas Observer

Deaths Uncovered in Laredo Show the Ongoing Toll of Border Militarization

“The people we’re finding now dying on the U.S. side of the border are the people who could not wait.”

Medical Daily

Texas Declares Emergency as Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years and Spreads to Pet Dogs

USDA confirms New World screwworm cases across four Texas counties and Lea County, New Mexico. Gov. Abbott activated emergency operations and quarantines are in effect.

The Texas Tribune

From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

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The Mary Sue

A Small Army of Texas Rangers Flooded Midland After a Massive Shooting, but the City Remains in the Dark About How the Gunman Gained Access

One person was killed and 10 others injured after the gunman opened fire.

International Business Times UK

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Arthur? Flash Flood Emergency Flags Form as Deep South Faces Crucial Tornado Threat

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2026, threatens severe flooding and tornadoes across the Deep South, with heavy rains expected from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

The Times of India

'Don't Sharia Our Texas': Muslim GOP members asked to leave Republican convention, US if they don't become Christians

Four Muslim members of the Republican Party went to attend the GOP Texas convention last weekend, only to be shown the door as the convention discussed 'Don't Sharia Our Texas' during a presentation. Indian-origin Abraham George, the outgoing GOP chair, addressed two Muslim delegares from the stage and told them…

Texas Observer

Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish

And with any luck, it’ll also be short.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars

Republican Bo French is keeping Islam, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues at the fore of his campaign for Texas’ oil regulatory agency. Democratic foe Jon Rosenthal is betting on his technical expertise.

The Texas Tribune

A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.

Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.

The Texas Tribune

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

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