U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek re-election

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas, announced he will not seek re-election after serving in the House for two decades.

Poll: Texas Democratic voters support undeclared O'Rourke, Crockett as Senate candidates

A new poll shows Democratic voters overwhelmingly back former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a hypothetical U.S. Senate primary despite neither of them being officially declared in the race.

Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott at odds over THC regulation

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that Gov. Abbott's decision to regulate rather than ban THC was a "seal of approval" for the booming Texas industry.

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.

Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes

After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.

Texas A&M admins demoted over LGBT courses; lawmakers call for terminations

"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.

James Talarico announces U.S. Senate campaign for Cornyn seat

Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.

Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports

The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.

State Sen. Brandon Creighton named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor

The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.

New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens

Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.

Texas: The Issue Is - August 31, 2025
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On this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is," the Texas Trio have the latest Texas politics news from across the state.

Human trafficking becomes first-degree felony under new Texas law

Starting Monday, human trafficking will be classified as a first-degree felony in Texas, thanks to Senate Bill 1212, which was signed into law last week.

Texas House approves easy ivermectin access

If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.