The Texas Runoff Election
The showdown between Paxton and Cornyn has generated headlines, but there’s still plenty of other races to watch.
Politics
The Latest At Dilley
As the population at Dilley dwindles, other detainment centers around the country remain crowded. And deaths have followed suit. As of May 1, ICE has officially reported 18 detention deaths.
Voting Rights And Texas
While the Supreme Court’s decision did not fully strike down a pivotal section of the Voting Rights Act, Justice Elena Kagan (in a dissent) wrote that this ruling now left it “all but a dead letter.”
Texas Democrats Broach Removing Trump From Office
For many Texas House Democrats, the last few days have cemented a clear objective: that President Trump must be removed from office. Options for action are limited, however.
Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case
Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term restricting birthright citizenship. The order would have meant that children born in the United States to parents who were undocumented would not be automatically granted U.S. citizenship.
The New “Smart” Border Wall Comes To Texas
In July 2025, Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget package with $46.5 billion for border infrastructure construction. The funds are available through September 2029 and, as reconciliation funding, are unaffected by government shutdowns.
No Kings Protests Return To Texas
Thousands of Texans took part in No Kings protests in all corners of the state