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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

The Texas Tribune

Bill requiring that Texas sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities heads to governor’s desk

Senate Bill 8 would further expand the state’s role in enforcing immigration laws, long the sole jurisdiction of the federal government.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs

Much of the debate focused on the tense relationship between cities and the Texas Legislature. The bill is head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

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Bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions clears Senate

The bill, which must still go through the House, received unanimous approval from the upper chamber.

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The Lege’s ‘Big Government Intrusion’ into University Academics

Expanding on last session's anti-DEI campus crackdown, Republicans are now going after gender and ethnic studies programs and faculty independence.

Texas Observer

Texas may study the impact of immigration again, but focus only on costs

The only time the state conducted such an assessment two decades ago, it found that undocumented Texans contributed more to the state’s economy than they cost the state.

The Texas Tribune

From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK

Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.

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Thrust into the spotlight by a school shooting, Uvalde’s former mayor finds his footing as a lawmaker

Don McLaughlin isn’t shy about speaking his mind and has disagreed with victims’ families and fellow Republicans. Now he brings his direct style to the Capitol.

The Texas Tribune

Texas chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring

Texas’ state police chief who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting says he will retire at the end of the year

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Key results from congressional primaries on Super Tuesday - Roll Call

Key 2024 primary results from House and Senate primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Texas.

Roll Call

Texas Congressman Colin Allred will face Sen. Ted Cruz in November

Congressman Colin Allred, D-Texas, has won the state's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and will now face Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the November general election.

WEKU

Colin Allred Easily Wins Chance to (Not Easily) Beat Ted Cruz

The Dallas Democrat will now feature prominently in his party’s hopes to hold on to a razor-thin margin in the Senate this fall.

Texas Observer

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to face Sen. Ted Cruz in November

Allred bested state Sen. Roland Gutierrez in a crowded pool of Democrats.

The Texas Tribune

It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch.

Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz.

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In Texas’s Super Tuesday races, a litmus test for Trump’s Republican Party

Seen as a conservative bulwark, Texas is hosting races that pit moderates against the Donald Trump-influenced far right.

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What is Super Tuesday and why is it important? All you need to know

With votes in more than a dozen states, Super Tuesday is set to be pivotal in the race for the Republican nomination.

Roll Call

Everything is on the line Tuesday for these incumbents - Roll Call

House incumbents who face primary challenges or are vying for Senate nominations have everything on the line on Super Tuesday.

Roll Call

FEC reports shine light on Super Tuesday primaries - Roll Call

Disclosures ahead of March 5 congressional primaries show which candidates were favorites of PACs, small donors, or were sefl-funding.

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Salon

Uvalde officers may not face charges

A local prosecutor last month convened a grand jury to investigate police officers’ delay in the shooting

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Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines

The deal would also provide money to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, another priority for many Texas lawmakers.

Roll Call

At the Races: While TV was watching NH - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Ballotpedia

Alaska could reconsider ranked-choice voting this year

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DOJ report exposes failures in law enforcement during Texas school shooting

The DOJ releases a damning report on law enforcement failures during the Uvalde school shooting. Calls for accountability and stricter gun control arise.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, raises $4.8 million in fourth quarter of 2023

Allred, a Dallas congressman, is among several Democrats running to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for a third term.

Texas Observer

Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

The junior senator podcasts more than he legislates.But history suggests Texans will give Ted Cruz six more years to talk.

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