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Texas politics often runs on outrage. But does it deliver results?

In this guest column, a reader argues Texans deserve leadership focused on solving real problems — property taxes, schools, health care, and veterans’ services — not fear and division.

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Texas Leadership Should Focus on Solutions, Not Division | Opinion
A Texas reader argues that fear-based politics distracts from real issues like taxes, schools, health care, and veterans’ services — and says voters should demand leadership focused on solutions, not division.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Even Texas had had enough. A Democrat whopped a republican in a run off.
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
All I need to know about the ice storm coming to Texas this weekend is that Ted Cruz hopped a flight to a California beach town yesterday.

Time to stock up on water and firewood and food that doesn't need cooking again. 🙄

#txweather #txpolitics #tx #texas #SenTedCruz #TexasElectricGrid
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#OnThisDay 19 January 1999 George Walker Bush, a member of the Republican Party, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as the 46th Governor of Texas. #OTD #history #txpol #txpolitics #politics
January 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
#OnThisDay 17 January 1995 George Walker Bush, a member of the Republican Party, was sworn in as the 46th Governor of Texas, succeeding Dorothy Ann Richards of the Democratic Party. #OTD #history #txpol #txpolitics #politics
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM
From Rick Perry to Tom DeLay to Ken Paxton, scandals aren’t ending political careers like they once did. A @uh.edu professor says voters “retreat to their tribes,” backing the politicians they like despite misconduct.

#TXPolitics #Scandal #DemocraticAccountability
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January 15, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Shout out to Huffines smiling like a Star Trek Changeling. #txpolitics
January 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Doddering old used car salesman upset at those pesky kids and their First Amendment #txpolitics
Rep. Roger Williams: "People need to quit demonstrating, quit yelling at law enforcement, challenging law enforcement, and begin to get civil."
January 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Espoir Ngabo is officially on the ballot as a Green Party candidate for #Texas’ 7th Congressional District in 2026. #TX07 #TXPolitics

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January 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Two major Democratic candidates remain in the fight for their party's nomination for the U.S. Senate, making it likely the party will choose its candidate on March 3, rather than having to go to a May runoff election. Both candidates visited Houston in mid-December. #TXpolitics
Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losing streak in Texas race for U.S. Senate | Houston Public Media
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and Austin state Rep. James Talarico are the two leading candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican incumbent John Cornyn.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Texans pay more for power because GOP leaders deregulated utilities and let companies profit while the grid fails. We need grid reform, consumer protections, and investment in reliability—not higher bills for broken systems.

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December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We tried our best to raise the alarm, but sadly, Prop 15 passed. We're resharing this article that does a great job of spelling out what Prop 15 means for young Texans and the battle ahead: zurl.co/3Yror

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Texas’s “Parental Rights” Amendment Will Cement Republicans’ Anti-Educator Agenda
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next year’s nominating convention. #txpolitics
Libertarian Anthony Cristo Announces 2026 Bid for Texas Lieutenant Governor
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next yea...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“We’re about to celebrate 250 years since we declared independence from a tyrant. It’s time to declare our independence from a failed two-party system that’s leading our state and our nation to ruin,” Collier said in his announcement video. #txpolitics
Mike Collier Announces 2026 Independent Bid for Texas Lieutenant Governor
Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next year’s nominating convention. #txpolitics
Libertarian Anthony Cristo Announces 2026 Bid for Texas Lieutenant Governor
Libertarian Anthony Cristo has announced that he is running for Texas lieutenant governor in 2026, becoming the first publicly declared Libertarian candidate for the statewide office ahead of next yea...
independentpoliticalreport.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign. #txpolitics
Mike Collier Announces Independent Bid for Texas Lt. Governor in 2026
Mike Collier, a former two-time Democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor, has announced that he will seek the position again in 2026, this time mounting an independent campaign.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
WE NEED FIGHTERS NOT FOLDERS time for a change.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM