Lone Star Politics

Covering politics throughout the state of Texas.

lottery 16 hours ago

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 Feb...

Texas Legislature 16 hours ago

Total ban or strict rules: Texas lawmakers debate future of THC
Decision 2025 Apr 30

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

Decision 2025 Apr 30

Everman voters to consider 6 props Saturday including city council pay, term limits

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 char...
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 the...
Decision 2025 Apr 30

City of Krum residents to vote on 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 Apr 30

Lewisville voters to decide on 6 propositions in special election Saturday

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

Decision 2025 Apr 30

Justin voters to consider 10 charter amendments in Saturday's election

Justin residents will consider 10 charter amendments, including changing term limits and election procedures for council members on Saturday.
Decision 2025 Apr 30

Denton voters to consider 3 proposed amendments to city's charter on Saturday

Denton city residents will vote on three proposed amendments to the city’s charter on Saturday.
texas Apr 29

Texas widow pushes for opioid warning label after husband's death

A Fort Worth widow is fighting for opioid warning labels after her husband’s preventable death.
Decision 2025 Apr 29

Nearly two dozen mayoral races held in North Texas on Saturday

Election Day is Saturday, May 3, and among the hundreds of races being decided by North Texas voters are mayoral contests in nearly two dozen cities.
politics Apr 29

Funding for dementia study and prevention likely headed to Texas voters

Enabling legislation has already cleared both chambers with bipartisan support
Collin County Apr 29

Celina residents to vote on 10 charter amendments in Saturday's election

Celina voters will consider 10 proposed amendments to the city’s charter on Election Day, this Saturday.
Decision 2025 Apr 30

Tuesday was the last day to vote early before Saturday's election

If you want to vote early before the election on Saturday, May 3, then Tuesday April 29 is your last chance.
Decision 2025 Apr 29

North Texas voters to consider nearly $5 billion in school bond proposals Saturday

Nine school districts in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties will ask voters to approve bond packages on Saturday, May 3. Details are here.
Collin County Apr 28

Lovejoy voters to decide on $276 million school bond package Saturday

Voters in Lovejoy will consider an $276 million school bond package on Saturday.
Collin County Apr 28

Melissa voters to decide on $875 million school bond package Saturday

Voters in Melissa will consider an $875 million school bond package on Saturday.
Tarrant County Apr 28

Kennedale voters to decide on $11 million school bond package Saturday

Voters in Kennedale will consider an $11 million school bond package on Saturday to improve district facilities.
Denton County Apr 28

Celina voters to decide on $2.3 billion school bond Saturday

Celina voters will vote on a roughly $2.3 billion school bond package Saturday to build new schools, upgrade safety, and increase technology.
Denton County Apr 28

Argyle voters to decide on $423 million school bond package on Saturday

Argyle ISD voters will approve or deny a $423 million bond on Saturday, May 3.