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Texas Politics Project staff regularly speak with journalists, educators, students, and the public about contemporary Texas Politics with the goal of providing non-partisan, research informed context to what is happening in the lone star state. Below is a selection of recent media that made use of Texas Politics Project resources. You can reach the Texas Politics Project with press inquiries via email.


After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper
The Texas Tribune, Feb 05, 2025

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.


Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
The Dallas Morning News, Feb 03, 2025

Gromer Jeffers, Jr., writes looks at the prospects for the agenda Gov. Abbott unveiled in his State of the State Address.


President Trump's immigration policy prompts economic tensions with Colombia and beyond
KVUE, Jan 27, 2025

In the days before and since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has made lots of promises on immigration.


Texas Republicans look to crack down on abortion pills in 2025 session. Here's how.
Austin American-Statesman, Jan 21, 2025

The Lone Star State has some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the nation, with the procedure banned unless a pregnant person faces a "life-threatening condition."


GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
State of Texas, Jan 18, 2025

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.


How Texans feel about Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Joe Rogan, Beyonce and more
Yahoo News, Jan 16, 2025

A new poll asked Texans how they feel about some Texas celebrities.


Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
KVUE, Jan 15, 2025

As the 89th legislative session gets underway at the Texas State Capitol, a new poll is revealing what Texans want lawmakers to focus on the most.


State lawmaker again files bill to give Texas control of Austin
KUT, Jan 14, 2025

Texas lawmakers are reigniting an effort to allow the state to control Austin.


Donald Trump, Kamala Harris are visiting Texas. Does that mean Senate race is in play? Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article294479779.html#storylink=cpy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Nov 24, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ trips to Texas signal a Texas Senate race that is in play, political science experts say.


Kamala Harris to rally with Colin Allred in Houston days before Election Day
The Texas Tribune, Nov 22, 2024

Harris’ surprise visit comes in the closing weeks of a campaign in which she has largely focused her efforts on other states.


Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office
The Texas Tribune, Nov 15, 2024

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the state’ border security operation.


Why Democrats’ abortion messaging failed to resonate in Texas, despite unpopular bans
The Texas Tribune, Nov 14, 2024

Texas’ strict abortion bans made it “ground zero” for Democrats hoping to rile up their base, but voters prioritized economic issues.


Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turf
The Texas Tribune, Nov 08, 2024

Cruz beat his challenger by 9 points, while Trump prevailed over his by 14 points. Still, Cruz performed better this year than he did in 2018


How Republicans managed to flip the Rio Grande Valley
Texas Standard, Nov 07, 2024

Perhaps the biggest Texas takeaway from the presidential election is that more counties went Republican this cycle — specifically in the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding areas. Experts say it’s the culmination of a years-long GOP strategy.


What a close race in Texas means for Democrats in red states
Vox, Oct 29, 2024

Is this Democrats’ year? Perennial promises of a blue Texas have fallen short.


Republican advantage grows with Trump and Cruz still favored to win in Texas, pollster says
CBS News Texas, Oct 20, 2024

A new poll shows the potential for very little movement in the competitive Texas Senate race between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas.


Democrats' Expensive Texas Gamble
Newsweek, Oct 03, 2024

At a National Press Club appearance, Senator Gary Peters, chair of the DSCC, said his party was making a "multimillion-dollar investment" in TV advertising in a bid to win Senate races in Texas and Florida.


Texas politics may be predictable, but that doesn’t mean they’re boring
Texas Standard, Sep 17, 2024

According to Gromer Jeffers Jr., Democratic candidates must focus more on local and state issues if they want to be competitive in Texas.


Can You Trust the Polls That Say Texas Could Go Blue?
Texas Monthly, Sep 12, 2024

Lone Star State Democrats have a history of polling well, and falling short, so we looked at whether this year might be different.