Lone Star Politics

Covering politics throughout the state of Texas.

insurance 18 hours ago

Texas lawmakers aim to wrangle home insurance premiums

Texas lawmakers debate whether to require insurance companies to get state approval before increasing home insurance premiums.

Austin May 6

Big three leaders in Austin say state lawmakers have tax cut deal
legislation May 5

With one month left in session, lawmakers debate film incentives

lone star politics May 4

Lone Star Politics: May 4, 2025

A proposal to overhaul how tickers are sold across Texas. Plus, the votes have been counted, and we have your local election results. 온라인카지노사이트 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morni...
lone star politics May 4

Lawmakers debate overhauling the ticket selling process

As a federal rule banning hidden fees kicks in, Texas lawmakers debate new rules for ticket purchases, including protecting a secondary market and someone’s right to transfer a ticket after they buy i...
lone star politics May 4

Governor Abbott signs school choice vouchers into law

It was his top priority and after several years of flexing his political muscles, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2, school choice vouchers, into law. By the 2026 school year, roughly 100,000 students ...
lone star politics May 4

Incumbents mostly win in North Texas local elections

온라인카지노사이트 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News talk about North Texas local elections where incumbents generally won and voters rejected a performing arts center.

Decision 2025 May 3

Election results: City props, May 3, 2025

Race results for city propositions in North Texas on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Decision 2025 May 3

Election results: Tarrant County, May 3, 2025

Race results for elections in Tarrant County on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Decision 2025 May 3

Election results: Denton County, May 3, 2025

Race results for elections in Denton County on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Decision 2025 May 3

Election results: Dallas County, May 3, 2025

Race results for elections in Dallas County on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Decision 2025 May 3

Election results: Collin County, May 3, 2025

Race results for elections in Collin County on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Decision 2025 May 3

How to get a free ride to vote on Election Day

Need a ride to go vote? Here is how to get a free or discounted ride to the polls on Election Day.
lottery May 1

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants major change to Texas Lottery Commission

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick posted a nearly 5-minute video to “X” once again at a store he visited in February, exposing what he says was a courier service for buying lottery tickets. In February, a winning $83 million Texas Lotto jackpot ticket was sold at Winners Corner in Austin. Governor Greg Abbott and Patrick called for a Texas Rang...
Texas Legislature May 1

Total ban or strict rules: Texas lawmakers debate future of THC

Texas lawmakers are one step closer to banning some THC products across the state. The main question now is: how far will they go? Competing versions in the House and Senate are on a collision course, the outcome may send state lawmakers into overtime with a special session. The Senate wants a complete ban on all THC products. The House…...
Decision 2025 May 4

Flower Mound voters approve $112 million in bonds for parks & rec, street improvements

The Town of Flower Mound is holding its first bond election since 2002 to fund improvements to aging park and rec facilities and repair streets.
Decision 2025 May 4

Everman voters reject proposition on city council compensation, approve 5 others

Everman residents are asked to consider six propositions in Saturday’s election, including the reauthorization of a local sales and use tax and five amendments to the city’s home rule charter.
Texas Abortion law Apr 30

Texas Senate OKs effort to clarify medical exceptions under state's abortion ban

The Texas Senate approved changes Tuesday to the state’s strict abortion ban that both Republicans and Democrats say would clarify medical exceptions and has drawn support from women who were told they could not end their pregnancies despite life-threatening complications. The unanimous passage of the bill in the GOP-controlled Senate — by a 31-0 v...
Decision 2025 May 4

Krum residents approve 3 charter amendments on Saturday

Krum voters will approve or deny three proposed amendments to the city’s charter in Saturday’s election.
Decision 2025 May 4

Lewisville voters approve 6 propositions in special election Saturday

Lewisville residents will vote on 6 proposed amendments to the city’s charter on Election Day.

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