'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican
Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.
Chris Bell, Sid Miller, and the latest Texas politics | Texas: The Issue Is
Chris Bell, Democratic Candidate for Texas Governor, joins the show to talk Texas politics. Also, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller weighs in on beef prices, and much more on this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."
Texas AG Paxton wants divorce docs to stay sealed, calls request to publicize 'intrusive'
The attorney general's brief of opposition, filed in Collin County earlier this week, argues that the motions filed by numerous media outlets to unseal the records are “intrusive."
Texas redistricting: Supreme Court puts pause on ruling about new congressional map
The Supreme Court has decided to put a lower court ruling concerning the 2025 Texas congressional map on pause pending the state's appeal, per the Associated Press.
Texas Gov. Abbott directs state police to open criminal probes into Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR
Abbott alleges the groups are promoting radical ideology and seeking to subvert U.S. laws and forcibly impose Sharia law in Texas.
Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments from some Texas schools
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz does not rule out 2028 Presidential bid
Senator Ted Cruz fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run by declining to rule it out, while also using the interview to highlight his legislative work and advocate for strong U.S. global engagement.
Texas AG Paxton investigates US Tennis Association for possible violation of state gender law
The Texas attorney general said that it was a matter of “the radical left" “crushing the dreams" of women.
How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
Texas: The Issue Is - November 16, 2025
The "Texas Trio" is back with the latest Texas politics news.
Texas lawmakers ask Trump for priority when reimbursing border security efforts
After President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.
Texas property owners will be better protected under new laws soon to go into effect
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
How every Texas House member voted on reopening the government
Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).
Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
Texas AG Paxton sues Harris County over $1.3M funding to immigrant groups
The suit alleges Harris County illegally spent more than $1.3 million to fund private organizations that provide legal aid to migrants facing deportation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.