Texas Political Pulse for May 15, 2026. You received 16 news.
 
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The Woodlands Online
Ken Paxton Secures $10M Healthcare Settlement, Nation’s First Detransition Clinic from Texas Children’s Hospital
AUSTIN, TX -- Attorney General ​Ken Paxton secured a historic settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital ("Texas Children’s") that compels the creation of the country’s first-ever Detransition Clinic; requires...
05/15/2026 Online
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sanangelolive​.‌com
Texas Executes 600th Inmate Since Death Penalty was Reinstated
By Ayden Runnels / The ​Texas Tribune HUNTSVILLE, TX — ​Texas executed its 600th inmate Thursday evening, administering a lethal injection to Edward Busby in Huntsville and reinforcing its status as the nation's...
Paul Harris
05/15/2026 Online
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Abilene Reporter-News
Texas Gov. Abbott wants a statewide prosecutor, DA impeachment process
May 14, 2026Updated May 15, 2026, 8:07 a.m. CT ​Texas Gov. ​Greg Abbott unveiled four public safety initiatives he plans to push in the 2027 ​Texas legislative session, including the establishment of a new...
Mateo Rosiles
05/15/2026 Online
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KXOF-TV Fox 39 - Laredo
Three Rio Grande Valley Cities Cited For Raising Property Taxes Without Full Transparency
...highlights growing concerns over local governance and fiscal accountability in municipalities across ​Texas. The ​Texas Attorney General's Office, led by ​Ken Paxton, has issued formal violation letters to these...
Robin &#038, Victoria
05/15/2026 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land on religious site near El Paso for border barrier
...with the Trump administration's blatant disregard for what communities like ours value," U.S. Rep. ​Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said in a statement. "There are a number of other ways to provide border security....
Uriel J. García | The Texas Tribune
05/15/2026 Online
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Comanche Chief
Governor Abbott Announces USG Corporation Expansion In Orange
AUSTIN ‒ Governor ​Greg Abbott today announced a USG Corporation production facility in Orange as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. USG is expanding...
Greg Abbott
05/15/2026 Online
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Texas Public Radio
May 26 Primary Runoff Election: Your TPR guide to voting in San Antonio and Texas
Texas Public Radio | By TPR Staff Published May 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM CDT Want to see exactly what’s on your ballot? Jump to the My Ballot tool below. Early voting for ​Texas’ May 26 primary runoff election...
Tpr Staff
05/15/2026 Online
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KSST Radio (Sulphur Springs)
Paxton Targets Over 130 Cities On Tax Transparency Issues
May 15, 2026 - AUSTIN, ​Texas — ​Ken Paxton has issued formal notices to more than 130 ​Texas cities, warning them they are prohibited from increasing property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate after failing...
05/15/2026 Online
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Local Profile Collin County
Collin County Dominates List Of America's Fastest-Growing Cities
Four out of five fastest-growing cities are in North ​Texas North ​Texas suburbs are continuing to grow at a pace few places in the country can match. New U.S. Census data tracking population changes between...
Matilda Preisendorf
05/15/2026 Online
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San Antonio Report
Redistricting nightmare vexes both parties in San Antonio’s redrawn 35th Congressional District
...choose their nominees for November, Republicans’ best-laid plans are hitting a speed bump. They redrew ​Texas’ congressional maps last summer at President Donald Trump’s request, placing the reshaped 35th Congressional...
Andrea Drusch
05/15/2026 Online
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NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Shocking: Gary Grief Faces Felony Charges in Lottery Scandal
Former ​Texas Lottery director Gary Grief faces a first-degree felony charge of abuse of official capacity after a Travis County grand jury reindicted him this week in Austin. AP News/LM Otero Former...
Joe Kelley
05/15/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
Here are the donors bankrolling John Cornyn and Ken Paxton's record-breaking Senate primary
...controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks for $125 million. The Republican Senate contest between Sen. ​John Cornyn and Attorney General ​Ken Paxton, as it turns out, is almost as expensive. Recommended Videos...
Gabby Birenbaum
05/15/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Abbott’s public safety wish list includes statewide prosecutor, more bail restrictions
Gov. ​Greg Abbott on Thursday unveiled his public safety priorities for the 2027 ​legislative session, renewing his focus on restricting bail and opposing progressive district attorneys. Flanked by several...
Alex Nguyen
05/15/2026 Online
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Texas Metro News
Jasmine Crockett campaigns for Colin Allred ahead of Democratic congressional runoff
The Dallas congresswoman is backing Allred in his closely watched runoff against U.S. Rep. ​Julie Johnson for the 33rd Congressional District. The Dallas congresswoman is backing Allred in his closely watched...
Texas Metro News
05/15/2026 Online
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San Benito News
Highway dedicated to fallen SBPD Lieutenant
...who was killed in the line of duty on the same highway on October 17, 2023. State Representative ​Janie Lopez, who was on hand and spoke at the unveiling ceremony, filed House Bill 1960, which designated...
Editor
05/15/2026 Online
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Houston Daily
Annise Parker leads Letitia Plummer in Harris County judge Democratic primary runoff
...voting beginning May 18, is drawing attention as it will determine the Democratic nominee for one of ​Texas’s most populous counties. The survey found that only 10% of likely voters remain undecided in this...
V. M. Bruno
05/15/2026 Online
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