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Bristol Myers Squibb Commits $2.3 Billion to Houston Plant
The pharmaceutical giant will build a 600,000-square-foot facility at Generation Park, expected to open in 2030 and create nearly 500 jobs.
Trump Opens 17-State Blitz as GOP Governors Back Kansas Democrat
President Trump rallies for Republican Senate candidates while two former Kansas governors endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton against Trump-backed Senator Roger Marshall.
Texas Man Arrested Over Capitol Threat, Released on Bond
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday after authorities received information about a credible threat against the Texas State Capitol, Governor Greg Abbott confirmed.
Vance Hails $3.2B Texas Shipyard as 'American Dream Renewed'
Vice President JD Vance and Gov. Greg Abbott broke ground on Saronic Technologies' Port Alpha facility, projected to create 10,000 jobs and double U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
EPA to Review Texas Air Rules During Diesel Price Spike
The Environmental Protection Agency will reconsider Obama and Biden-era air quality regulations at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Trump's Super PAC Spends $10M on Texas Senate Race
MAGA Inc. is backing Republican Ken Paxton while attacking Democrat James Talarico in an open-seat contest that could shift the Senate balance.
DEA Seizes 2,000 Pounds of Meth in Texas Cabbage Shipment
Federal agents uncovered the drugs hidden in a commercial tractor-trailer during a joint task force investigation in the Rio Grande Valley.
Supreme Court Faces Surrogate Custody Fight Over Baby With Heart Defect
McKenna West filed an emergency appeal seeking to block a California court order granting parental rights to the biological parents who requested she abort the pregnancy.
Texas Data Center Boom Persists Despite Abbott's Political Reversal
Governor Greg Abbott reversed support for AI data centers citing power demand gaps, while Trump called rejection of the industry a mistake.
Texas Data Center Boom Hits Political Friction as Abbott Reverses Course
Governor Greg Abbott's sudden opposition to AI infrastructure threatens the state's largest-in-nation pipeline, even as capital keeps flowing and Trump pushes back
Abbott Freezes Texas Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
The governor halted state spending on Flock cameras after agencies spent $30 million on the license plate readers, sparking bipartisan privacy concerns.
Texas Halts State Funding for Flock Cameras During Privacy Furor
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding AI-powered surveillance cameras after an investigation exposed $30 million in state grants for a network of over 3,200 devices.
Texas Judge Blocks Minnesota's Bid to Hold ICE Officer Past Detention Limit
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled Minnesota's case against Gov. Greg Abbott was not ready for court review, clearing the way for Christian Castro's release from jail.
Compal Targets 40 Percent AI Revenue Share With Global Manufacturing Push
The Taiwanese assembler's new Daxi plant and a Texas facility set for 2027 are central to a strategy to shift revenue away from PCs and toward AI server infrastructure.
Texas Power Demand Outlook Dims After Data Center Interconnection Freeze
ERCOT projects slower electricity demand growth after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an audit of data center interconnection requests, citing grid stability risks.
Ex-GOP Strategist Says Texas Senate Seat Is in Play for Democrats
Joseph Moreno, a former Republican strategist, said on CNN that James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by four points in a new poll of the Texas Senate race.
Texas Judge Strikes Down Federal Registration Rules for Suppressors, Short-Barreled Guns
U.S. District Judge Wesley Hendrix ruled the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled long guns exceed Congress's taxing power.
Paxton Walks Out on Press, Leaving Texas Crypto Bill's Future Unclear
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton dodged questions on HB 32, a state digital asset licensing bill that drew $1.5 million in lobbying last quarter.
Texas AG Paxton Faces Retaliation Suit From ActBlue Over Donation Vetting
The federal lawsuit by the Democratic fundraising giant against Attorney General Ken Paxton introduces critical uncertainty into the compliance landscape for digital political donations nationwide.
ActBlue Sues Paxton: Texas AG's Donor Probe Sparks Political Fundraising Battle
The Democratic fundraising giant alleges Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation into its donation vetting practices is retaliatory, escalating a high-stakes legal and political conflict over campaign finance.
Paxton's Ethical Cloud Darkens Texas Equities: Energy, Tech Giants Face Uncertainty
A newly revealed document raises serious ethical questions for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, casting uncertainty over the state's business and regulatory landscape for key sectors.