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Sen. John Cornyn welcomes Rep. Jasmine Crockett entry to senate race: ‘I would say it’s a gift’

‘Am I hiding my glee? I’ll try to wipe the smile off my face,’ Sen. John Cornyn gloated

The Independent UK

AG Ken Paxton’s campaign against immigrant-serving groups gets boost from court rulings

Courts have said that the attorney general can use a 100-year-old law to demand entities’ internal records and sue to shut them down if he believes they’re violating the law.

The Texas Tribune

Red State Gamble: Democrats Pin Texas Hopes on Jasmine Crockett Senate Bid

Democrats chase a long-shot Texas upset as Jasmine Crockett launches a high-profile bid aimed at toppling GOP control statewide.

International Business Times UK

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Could the latest liberal darling cost Democrats their best chance at flipping Texas Senate seat?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Jasmine Crockett’s decision to run for Senate has some sweating in the Lone Star state, Eric Garcia writes. But Republicans have just as many problems

The Independent UK

Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Crockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans, becoming one of her party’s most prolific fundraisers.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate run in Texas - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumped into the Senate race in Texas on Monday, shortly after former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out.

Roll Call

Virulent Trump and MAGA foe Jasmine Crockett jumps into Texas Senate race as Allred drops out

The Democrat, 44, is one of her party’s young stars on the Hill known for fiery media appearances and clashes with Republicans

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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred will run for House instead of Senate - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred will run for the House instead of Senate, setting up a likely Democratic primary clash with Rep. Julie Johnson.

Roll Call

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas

Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott’s Cair ‘terror’ label stokes legal fight in Texas’s long struggle with Islamophobia

The civil liberties group argues the Texas governor’s proclamation exceeds his authority and deepens fears

The Guardian - US

New Texas law allows residents to sue those suspected of providing access to abortion pills

Abortion providers, and even manufacturers, will be liable for penalties over pills mailed into the state

The Guardian - US

Momentum builds for bigger capital gains tax break on home sales - Roll Call

Bipartisan support is growing to double the capital gains tax exemption for home-sale profits. The existing caps haven't changed since 1997.

Roll Call

Jasmine Crockett, leaning toward Senate bid, schedules campaign event Monday

The Dallas congresswoman said she discussed polling with Colin Allred and James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Observer

With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

International Business Times UK

Jammie Booker: World's Strongest Woman Disqualified For Being Transgender, 'Exposed' True Identity In A Viral Video

The 2025 World's Strongest Woman title sparked controversy as Jammie Booker was disqualified after her biological sex was revealed, igniting debate on fairness in women's sport.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious grounds

Paxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”

The Texas Tribune

Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.

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Benzinga

Gavin Newsom Says Trump And Greg Abbot 'Played With Fire' And Got Burned As Federal Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Map

On Tuesday, a federal court's decision to block Texas Republicans from using a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections has intensified national debates over race, voting rights and mid-decade redistricting.

The Texas Tribune

After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him

Until being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.

The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.

Benzinga

Court Rejects Bid To Block Kenvue's $398 Million Shareholder Payout In Tylenol Safety Dispute

On Friday, a Texas judge declined to halt an upcoming shareholder payout by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to restrict Kenvue Inc.'s (NYSE:KVUE) handling and marketing of Tylenol amid ongoing litigation over the product's safety for pregnant women.

The Texas Tribune

Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.

The Texas Tribune

In rare move, Texas AG sues state board to end work-study programs

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit claims three state work-study programs are unconstitutional because they exclude religious organizations.

The Guardian - US

Texas professors arrested at campus protest sue university, alleging retaliation

Ben Wright and Rosemary Admiral say UTD severely restricted campus access after arrests at peaceful protest

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