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March 3, 2026

AFC Victory Fund Congratulates Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows on Their Primary Election Victories

Dallas, TX - AFC Victory Fund today celebrates the primary election victories of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dustin Burrows, and pledges to work alongside them to continue electing candidates who will protect, strengthen, and expand the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

From AFC Victory Fund

March 4, 2026

AFC Victory Fund Celebrates Sweeping Wins in Texas Primaries

Dallas, TX – AFC Victory Fund celebrates the primary election victories of school choice champions across Texas, sending an unmistakable message to lawmakers in every corner of the Lone Star State: Texas voters support candidates who support school choice. From the rural Panhandle, to suburban DFW, to south San Antonio, Tuesday night's results demonstrate school choice drives votes in every region of the state.

From AFC Victory Fund

March 11, 2026

Catalyst Welcomes Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to Federal Governmental Relations Practice

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Catalyst today announced that Carl Mica, who most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff and State Director to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, has joined the firm’s Federal Governmental Relations practice. Carl brings decades of senior leadership experience spanning Capitol Hill, statewide operations and Texas’ business community. As Senator Cruz’s top state and senior operational advisor, Carl directed the Washington and Texas offices for one of the most high-profile members of the United States Senate, overseeing constituent engagement and strategic outreach across a state of more than 30 million people.

From Catalyst

March 11, 2026

American Red Cross Serving Central & South Texas Honors Volunteers, Donors and Partners During Red Cross Month

As we recognize Red Cross Month this March, we'd love to invite you to help share the life saving work happening right here in our community. The American Red Cross Central Texas Chapter continues to provide vital services every day—including disaster response, support for military families, preparedness education, and more. We would be honored to join your show to talk about the impact we’re making locally and the ways families can stay safe and prepared.

From Cision One

March 12, 2026

DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY DISMISSES PROVISIONAL BALLOT LAWSUIT, CITES PARTISAN HOSTILITY OF COURT

DALLAS, TX — The Dallas County Democratic Party (DCDP) has dismissed its lawsuit regarding the counting of provisional ballots from the March 2026 primary. The Party has determined that the Texas Supreme Court is no longer a viable forum for seeking a fair and independent application of the law regarding this issue.

From Dallas County Democrats

March 19, 2026

DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO HOST INAUGURAL COUNTY CONVENTION

DALLAS — The Dallas County Democratic Party will host its inaugural County Convention on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Inspiring Body of Christ Church, 7701 S. Westmoreland Road in Dallas.

From Dallas County Democrats

March 12, 2026

Texas Musicians Against Plastic Pollution debut

AUSTIN, Texas -- Thirteen Texan musical artists, spanning several generations and genres, have formed an off-stage “supergroup” to urge Texas state leaders to crack down on plastic pellet pollution in state waterways.

From Environment Texas

February 24, 2026

Dean Senator Zaffirini funds permanent scholarship for Daily Texan staffers

Senator Judith Zaffirini, the first woman Dean of the Texas Senate, has established an endowed, perpetual scholarship for Daily Texan staff members. The first award will be presented at the April 17 Daily Texan Hall of Fame dinner in Austin, sponsored by Friends of The Daily Texan, Inc.

From Friends of The Daily Texan

March 6, 2026

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS ELECTS VIRGINIA SCHAEFER, TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, AS BOARD CHAIR

AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), which represents an industry that employs more than 969,000 Texans, today announced the election of a new slate of officers to the association’s Board of Directors. Virginia Schaefer, Texas Instruments, will serve as chair; Matt Barr, Cheniere, vice chair; Melissa Trevino, Oxy, secretary; and Martha Landwehr, BASF, treasurer.

From G Fox Consulting

February 24, 2026

Hinojosa Announces GOTV Stops of "No Te Dejes – Fight Back” Tour

Austin, TX — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is closing out the "No Te Dejes – Fight Back Tour" with rallies in Edinburg, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio in the final days before the March 3rd Democratic primary. Hinojosa will be joined by a slate of prominent elected officials and community leaders who represent the broad coalition of support Hinojosa has amassed over the course of the campaign.

From Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor

March 19, 2026

SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE TO BE NAMED AFTER STEM PIONEER DR. RICHARD TAPIA

Harris County, TX — TODAY, Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to name the HCTRA Bridge spanning the Houston Ship Channel after Dr. Richard A. Tapia, a nationally respected mathematician, educator, and champion for diversity in science and engineering. Dr. Tapia attended Commissioners Court alongside family and friends as the Court recognized his contributions and approved the item to rename the bridge.

From Harris County Precinct 2

By Adrian Garcia Commissioner

February 24, 2026

Republican James Buford Offers Big Thanks to Grassroots Supporters in Final Days of Primary

ELLIS COUNTY – As the primary election cycle enters its final days, U.S. District 6 Congressional candidate James Buford is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of supporters who have powered his campaign from the very beginning.

From James Buford for U.S. Congress Texas District 6

March 3, 2026

Pro-Talarico Super PAC Funder Named in the Epstein Files

AUSTIN - Latest FEC filings show billionaire AI investor Reid Hoffman is a top funder of Talarico’s Super PAC. Reid Hoffman is named in the Epstein Files and has been to multiple Epstein properties, including the island.

From Jasmine Crockett Media

March 12, 2026

GOP AG Candidate Mayes Middleton Secures Major Law Enforcement Support from Texas Law Enforcement Council Joint

AUSTIN, TX - Senator Mayes Middleton, Republican candidate for Attorney General, today announced a joint endorsement from The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), Houston Police Officers' Union, (HPOU), Dallas Police Association (DPA), and the Harris County Deputies' Organization (HCDO).

From Mayes Middleton For Texas Attorney General

March 12, 2026

THREE QUESTIONS FOR KATHIE TOVO

AUSTIN, TX – Can a candidate who relies on a “less diverse,” “low turnout” electorate, be the progressive fighter Austin Democrats are demanding? That’s the question facing Kathie Tovo. Just as Democrats statewide are celebrating record turnout in the March 3rd primary, the Tovo campaign for House District 49 released a memo to “interested parties” outlining that their path to victory in a runoff relies on a “less diverse,” “low-turnout environment,” which they say “inherently” favors Tovo.

From Montserrat for Texas

March 17, 2026

Cornyn Campaign Releases New Music Video Starring Crooked Ken Paxton and His Mistresses

AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Texans for John Cornyn campaign released a new digital video titled “Ken Paxton’s Love Shack.” The parody video reminds Texans of just a few of Ken Paxton’s scandals, like using the alias “Dave P.” to Uber to meetups with mistresses, and his two affairs that led to his wife divorcing him on “biblical grounds.” On May 26th, Texans will order “Dave P.” a one-way ride to his “Love Shack” – far away from the nation’s capital.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 12, 2026

Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Endorses Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election

AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texans for Senator John Cornyn announced the endorsement of the “largest state community banking organization in the nation, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), which represents almost 5,000 banks and branches in more than 700 communities across the state. IBAT was founded in 1974 and advocates for locally owned and operated banks that serve communities in Texas, particularly in rural and small markets.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 10, 2026

Cornyn Campaign Announces Faith Advisory Council

AUSTIN, TX — Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn is announcing the creation of his Faith Advisory Council, which will initially be comprised of five well-respected Texas Pastors: Max Lucado, Teaching Minister, Oak Hills Church (San Antonio, TX), Dr. Jack Graham, Senior Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church (Plano, TX), Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church (Dallas, TX), Dr. Phil Schubert, President, Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX) and Dr. Gus Reyes, Executive Board Member, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (Arlington, TX).

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 9, 2026

Cornyn Campaign Slams Crooked Ken Paxton in New Digital Ad for Betraying Christians' Trust

AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texans for Senator John Cornyn released a new digital ad, showing just how far Ken Paxton’s betrayal of his constituents goes. Christians across Texas trusted the attorney general as one of them, a faithful family man who would stand up for Texans.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 19, 2026

Ask The Magic 8 Ball: Cornyn Campaign Launches New Digital Campaign Hammering Crooked Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Texans for Senator John Cornyn campaign launched a new digital campaign and accompanying video titled “Crooked Ken Paxton’s Magic 8 Ball.” Voters can play the interactive game by shaking Crooked Ken’s Magic 8 Ball and seeing which scandal pops up that our corrupt attorney general should ignore next.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 3, 2026

Senator Cornyn Advances to Runoff in Strong Position

AUSTIN, TX — With more the 70% of the vote in, Sen. John Cornyn is leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, as the race heads to a May 26th runoff.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 5, 2026

Cornyn Campaign Unveils New Digital Ad Detailing Crooked Ken Paxton’s Scandal-Ridden Timeline in Public Office

AUSTIN, TX — Following Senator John Cornyn’s first-place finish on Primary Election Night, Texans for Senator John Cornyn released a new digital ad today, reminding voters of the avalanche of scandals that haunt Ken Paxton, all because of his own selfish choices and stunningly poor judgment.

From Potomac Strategy Group

March 10, 2026

Public Citizen Applauds Brazoria County for Rejecting Tax Break for Massive Data Center

AUSTIN, Texas — Today, the Brazoria County Commissioners Court rejected a massive tax break for a proposed data center, the latest victory in a movement of Texans fighting back against the profit-driven expansion of Big Tech that threatens to upend the way of life in communities across the state.

From Public Citizen

March 12, 2026

Rep. Suleman Lalani, M.D to Host Interfaith Press Conference Condemning Islamophobia and Defending Religious Freedom in Texas

RICHMOND, TX — State Representative Suleman Lalani, M.D. will be joined by Texas legislators and interfaith leaders for an Interfaith Press Conference on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM on the front steps of the Fort Bend County Justice Center (1422 Eugene Heimann Cir, Richmond, TX 77469), to confront rising Islamophobia and denounce divisive rhetoric targeting Muslim Texans.

From Representative Suleman Lalani M.D.

March 5, 2026

Republican Governors Urge Schumer to Pass DHS Funding Package Following Texas Mass Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican governors sent a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressing the urgent need for a fully funded Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In part, the governors wrote: “For over two weeks, Senate Democrats have blocked DHS funding amid a partial government shutdown over demands for immigration enforcement reforms.

From Republican Governors Association

February 19, 2026

Governor Abbott Energized Voters at Two ‘Let’s Roll’ GOTV Tour Stops in La Grange and The Colony

The Colony – Governor Greg Abbott today energized supporters and voters during his ‘Let’s Roll’ Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) tour, urging Texans to turn out and vote to keep Texas the conservative bulwark of America.

From Texans for Greg Abbott

March 2, 2026

Texas Starts the Clock on 10-Year Countdown to Bicentennial

AUSTIN, TX — Texas turns 190 today, marking the beginning of the 10-year countdown to the state’s bicentennial in 2036.

From Texas 2036

March 19, 2026

TAB Calls on Congress to End Shutdown, Fund U.S. Department of Homeland Security

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) issued the following statement urging Congress to end the current federal shutdown and fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

From Texas Association of Business

February 26, 2026

TXBIZ PAC Announces 2026 Texas Primary Election Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates

AUSTIN, TX — Today, TXBIZ PAC, the political action committee representing the Texas Association of Business, released its full list of endorsed candidates for the March 3rd, 2026 Primary Elections

From Texas Association of Business PAC

March 13, 2026

Governor Abbott Celebrates Technology Innovation At SXSW Reception

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting Texas’ economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor's Mansion. For 40 years, SXSW has drawn cutting-edge innovators, tech leaders, and global creators worldwide to Austin, Texas.

From Texas Economic Development Corporation

February 24, 2026

Texas FFA Director Slams Nate Sheets for Despicable Lies In Her Name

Waco, Texas, February 24, 2026 — Nate Sheets continues his pattern of dishonesty and disrespect toward Texas agriculture, now caught in yet another lie that insults our future farmers and the dedicated leaders who guide them.

From Texas First Politics

By Sid Miller Campaign

March 2, 2026

Texas Trucking Leaders Take Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill

AUSTIN, TX – Texas trucking leaders are taking their message straight to Capitol Hill this week, bringing their voices from across the Lone Star State to the nation’s capital. On March 3, a delegation of 25 members and staff from the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) and the Southwest Movers Association will meet with Texas lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss transportation and supply chain issues.

From Texas Trucking Association

March 11, 2026

TWC Reemployment Program Receives National Award

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE). AIFE, a non-profit focused on solving unemployment, presents the award annually to organizations or individuals with outstanding commitment to helping unemployment insurance (UI) claimants return to work.

From Texas Workforce Commission

March 10, 2026

Pink Granite Foundation Names Jo Cassandra Cuevas Executive Director and Announces New Officers, Welcomes New Board Member

Austin, TX —The Pink Granite Foundation (Pink Granite), an organization dedicated to educating and empowering women in Texas politics and public policy, announced the election of former Board Chair Jo Cassandra Cuevas as Executive Director, the selection of its 2026 officers and the appointment of Kelsey Bernstein to the Board of Directors.

From The Mach 1 Group

By Pink Granite Foundation

March 17, 2026

Statement of Sen. Royce West on DFPS Action Seeking Court-Appointed Receiver for EMPOWER

On Monday, the Department of Family and Protective Services filed a petition in state district court in Dallas County to appoint a Receiver for EMPOWER, the Community Based Foster Care Provider for the Metroplex East region, including Dallas, Collin, and Rockwall Counties.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Royce West District 23

March 19, 2026

LBJ WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN SCHOOL ANNOUNCES SEVENTH INCOMING CLASS

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The LBJ Women’s Campaign School, part of The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, proudly welcomes 55 exceptional leaders into its seventh cohort. The campaign school’s training provides comprehensive support for change-makers seeking to run for office or lead political campaigns, regardless of party affiliation.

From The University of Texas at Austin

March 18, 2026

CASAR, Murphy INTRODUCE BICAMERAL BILL TO BAN PREDICTION MARKETS ON GOVERNMENT ACTIONS, WAR, AND EVENTS RIPE FOR RIGGING

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas-35) on Tuesday unveiled the Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions (BETS OFF) Act, bicameral legislation to ban wagering on government actions, terrorism, war, assassination, and events where an individual knows or controls the outcome. Because many of these “event contracts” are traded on offshore prediction markets, the bill also amends existing laws against illegal gambling to enforce these rules by shutting down payment systems to illegal online platforms and imposing criminal penalties for people in the U.S. who promote, manage, own, or supervise these businesses domestically.

From United States Congress

March 11, 2026

REMINDER: ADVISORY: VoteVets Town Hall with Senator Ruben Gallego

Washington, DC – On Monday, March 23rd, VoteVets Action Fund will host a town hall with Senator Ruben Gallego in San Antonio, Texas. The event will be open to the press and parts of the town hall will be taking place in Spanish.

From Vote Vets Action Fund

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